The document provides guidance on preparing for and participating in telephone or video interviews for travel nursing positions. It advises that interviews help hiring managers assess whether a candidate's skills match their needs and if their personality is a good fit. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their clinical experience and skills in detail. The document also provides sample questions candidates can ask about the facility, unit, orientation, schedule and responsibilities of the position to help them determine if it is a good fit.

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2. Whether this is your first
assignment or your 50th, the interview
process can be an important part of making
a good impression and securing your next position.
While travelers have never been more in demand, hiring
directors and nurses managers still want to make sure they
are getting the best person for the job. The interview process
helps give them a better feel for your skills and personality,
and can be a great time for you to stand out from the crowd.
Due to time and (of course) distance, most travel nursing
interviews are done by telephone or Skype. Once you
and your recruiter have identified the locations and
types of assignments you prefer, your recruiter will
submit your application and skills checklist(s) to
the facility of your choice.
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Don’t be discouraged
if you don’t imediately receive a
call for a scheduled interview.2

3. During the interview the facility will
be hoping to confirm two critical
things: that your abilities match
What to Expect
After your application has
been submitted, the facility’s
hiring manager will review your
credentials and decide whether
or not they’d like to call you for
an interview.
Whenever possible, your recruiter
will notify you prior to your phone
interview However! Hiring managers
are often working on a tight schedule,
and may contact your directly. It could
be as soon as within the hour of your
submittal or as long as a week.
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Questions regarding pay or benefits
should be directed to your recruiter, not
the facility representative
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4. Interview Tips
Because the facility is
likely deciding between a few
candidates, the interview is your
best me to convey your professional
attitude, demonstrate your clinical
knowledge, and show your enthusiasm
for working with their team.
DON’T:
• Answer questions with
one-word responses
• Interrupt, dispute, or talk over
the interviewer
• Disparage other facilities or
past assignments
DO:
• Move to a quiet, private location
• Have your checklists or other
documents nearby
• Establish a good rapport - Be friendly,
listen carefully, and communicate well
• Showcase your knowledge
and experience
• Keep the focus positive
• Take notes
what they currently need
on the unit, and that your
personality will be a good
fit for their team. Expect to
be asked detailed questions
about your clinical skills and
past experience, and be
prepared to provide
specific answers.
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5. Interview Questions
The interview is an opportunity for the
facility to get to know you, but it’s also your
time to get to know them. In most cases,
you’ll have an opportunity to ask your
interviewer questions about the
facility and the assignment.
TThis is a great chance to get
the low-down on the unit where
you’ll potentially be working and
get a feel for what to expect. Not
sure what to ask or where to start?
Consider asking some of the
following questions. Be sure
to take notes so you can
review the answers later
• How many beds are in the facility?
• Is it a teaching facility?
• What is the management style?
• Is staff parking provided? Is it free?
• What are the cafeteria hours?
• What is the dress code? —
DEFINITELY ASK ABOUT SCRUB COLOR!
Q. About the facility
• What is the float policy for the unit?
• What units or facilities do you float to?
• Is orientation provided for float units?
Q. About floating
• What type of orientation do you offer travelers?
• Is your orientation general or unit specific?
• Do you provide tests and study guides?
Q. About orientation
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6. • What is the shift?
• What are the weekend and
holiday requirements?
• What are the coverage, on call and
overtime rules?
• How often is an assignment cancelled
due to low census?
• How is scheduling done on the unit?
• How far in advance is
scheduling arranged?
Q. About the schedule
• What is the patient population?
• What is the average length of stay?
• What is the nurse-to-patient ratio?
• How many travelers are currently
on the unit?
• What experience do you have with
travelers on the unit?
• Do you extend traveler assignments?
• How are problems resolved on
the unit?
• Who do travelers talk to if they
have a problem?
Q. About the unit
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7. • Is a unit secretary available?
• Do you have LPNs or is the staff
all RNs?
• Do you have lab techs? Do they do all
blood draws?
• Do you have EKG techs, respiratory
techs and a transport team?
Q. About the staffing mix
Q. About the job
• What are the responsibilities
of this position?
• Why are you hiring a traveler?
• What special skills are required
for this job?
• Do you have computerized or hand
written charting? If computerized,
what system do you currently use?
You may not want to ask all of these; just highlight a few that seem most
important to you. Be sure to take notes so you can review the answers later.
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Good luck!
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Once the interview is complete,
contact your recruiter right away with the
manager’s name and fill them in on how
the interview went. From that point your
recruiter will follow up with the facility
directly to get the official job offer.
Though the interview process can be
intimidating, we encourage you to take
a deep breath and relax! Be professional
and let your clinical knowledge, patient
skills, and interest in the position
speak for itself.