From my short experience, it seems it's best to apply at more than one agency. The first one that responded to my application has been the biggest disappointement. The recruiter would tell me he had some opportunities for me, tell me where they were and even explain the pay rate and then say "I'll call you"...well after a week I'd email and call him and get no response! Another agency got me an assignment within 2 weeks of getting all of my paperwork in. If you haven't been sent a contract, you probably haven't been offered the position.

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I just started with onward healthcare and my first assignment is in Hawaii, my specialty is Psych., so far it s been anxiety producing but my recruiter has been supportive. I quit my job of 14 years, and a lucrative position but I need a break from all the politics. I'm taking my son and husband with me...i'll post my journey, I leave next week. Just take the first step...my sister has been with supplemental nursing for more than 5 years and has no complaints.