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If you are seeking a change of pace, interested in meeting new friends, learning new skills, exploring new destinations along with increased earning potential then travel nursing is for you!
Agostini offers exciting travel assignments nationwide ranging from 4-26 weeks, though the standard length is 13 weeks. Whether you seek the excitement of a big city, adventure of the great outdoors, relaxation of a beach community or simply to spend time closer to family or friends, we will get you there. You |
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PAY
The pay rates vary based on geographic location, specialty and the hospital. Many of our nurses choose to take travel assignments in California due to the overtime law which requires payment of time and a half your base pay after eight hours worked per day. Most of our clients offer three or four twelve hours shifts a week which means you earn 12 or 14 hours of overtime each week!
Note, it does not matter where the agency you work for is located, if you work in California, you are to be paid per California law. For example, if the twelve hour shift rate is $665.00 – this is paid as the first eight hours at $47.50 per hour, the next four hours is overtime (x 1.5) which is $71.25 per hour. We hear that Nurses are paid straight time for twelve hour shifts by some other agencies because the agencies tell the overtime is over forty (40) hours per week in all States EXCEPT California. We encourage all of our Nurses to work extra shifts at either their contracted hospital or in another hospital through our Per Diem division. When you work extra shifts at another facility, your pay rate increases to the higher Per Diem rate. This rate will vary depending on the hospital. Working extra is how our Nurses are making $3500.00 per week. They work their three contracted shifts and then work the two extra shifts. This is totally optional but most Nurses prefer to do this. Your extra shifts are scheduled for you through our Registry per diem division when you choose to work extra over your contracted shifts. . Since Agostini is Nurse owned and operated, we have been in your shoes. We treat all of our employees as part of our extended family and with that comes respect, honesty, integrity and loyalty. When you work with Agostini you can feel assured that we pass the “bucks” onto you. There are never hidden fees in our pay rates or benefits |
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HOUSING
Agostini pays 100% for your private housing while you are on assignment. If you require a larger two bedroom apartment for your family we will be able to accommodate this however, there is an additional cost. Please note that most of our housing options do allow pets so you can bring your furry friend along with you.
Option one :
Our standard housing package is a deluxe one bedroom apartment. We provide everything that we could think of to make you comfortable. These are totally furnished with a separate kitchen, bedroom, living room with all utilities connected and paid. They all have an assortment of kitchen appliances such as cookware, toaster, microwave, coffee pot, flatware, dishes, place settings, TV with basic cable, phone with answering machine, vacuum, all linens such as sheets, towels, bathroom and kitchen rugs and everything that we could think of that you might need. You just bring your scrubs and your toothbrush. Most of these have washers and dryers in the apartments along with a pool and gym on the grounds. We have received high ratings from our travelers on our corporate apartments and they continue to be a popular option. Click Here To View Apartments
Option two :
Our efficiency suites are usually an Extended Stay or Homestead Suites and again, are totally private and furnished with all amenities. They provide weekly maid service and some have pools and gyms. Most have on site laundry facilities.
Option three :
Many of our Nurses choose to do their own housing. We are happy to help you arrange for this. We will pay you per diem as a reimbursement to you, per diem amounts are based on Federal Guidelines and is not part of your taxable wage. |
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| TRANSPORTATION |
Rental Cars
If you opt for a rental car, we will arrange for one through Enterprise Rent-a-Car to be ready to drive when you get off of the airplane. We provide complete maps to your housing and we remain on call for you with directions to assist you while you get settled in to your home away from home.
Travel Expenses
We pay your airfare to and from your assignment or reimburse you $400 if you drive, paid as $200 to come and $200 to return home. |
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| LIST OF BENEFITS |
¤Immediate health insurance coverage with Blue Shield Group Health Plan. Coverage available for dependents and families
¤Paid vacation
¤Daily overtime and double time
¤Weekly pay and direct deposit
¤RN Licensure assistance
¤Free CEU's under our BRN provider number
¤All Federal and State payroll taxes paid
¤Referral bonuses
¤Agostini pays for your malpractice insurance and worker's compensation insurance. |
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| INSURANCE & TAXES |
Agostini pays for your Malpractice Insurance and Worker's Compensation Insurance and all mandated Federal and State payroll taxes.
If you are "shopping around" please be careful; we have Nurses calling us every day who got slammed with taxes at the end of the year because their agency was not paying their payroll taxes or offering “tax free” incentives. Also, be sure that the company you work for is paying for your Malpractice and Worker's Compensation Insurance. |
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| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
| PAY, BENEFITS, INSURANCE, HOUSING, TRAVEL QUESTIONS |
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| Q: What are Agostini Nurse Staffing's Travel Nurse pay rates? |
| A: The pay rates depend on the hospital you choose, the State in which the hospital is located and your personal housing requirements. If you work in California, DAILY OVERTIME will be paid per California State law. The twelve hour shifts range from $665.00 per shift to $364.00 per twelve hour shift. For example, the pay rate for a $665.00 twelve hour shift is $47.50 per hour for the first eight hours and overtime (x 1.5) for the next four hours of the twelve hour shift or $71.25 per hour. Any time worked over twelve hours per day is DOUBLE TIME per California State law, which would be $95.00 per hour. If you choose the hospital that pays $364.00 per twelve hour shift in California, the first eight hours would be paid at $26.00 per hour and overtime (x 1.5) for the next four hours of the twelve hour shift or $39.00 per hour. Any time worked over twelve would be DOUBLE TIME which would be $52.00 per hour.
The pay rates for Northern California are the highest in the country. Hospitals in Southern California pay about $5.00 less an hour. Assignments in Arizona and Nevada tend to be about $7.00 less per hour than Northern California and our hospitals in the South pay about $7.00 to $10.00 less an hour than Northern California. Ask us when you call and we will go over this with you.
We pay our Nurses based on what the hospital pays us and all hospitals have different rates. If a hospital pays us more, we pass that on to our Nurses. This is why there is such a range of pay rates per specific assignment. |
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| Q: How often will I get paid? |
A: Our Clinicians are paid weekly on Thursday for the previous week. Our pay period is Sunday through Saturday. |
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| Q: Do you direct deposit the weekly check? |
| A: Yes, these are direct deposited every Thursday. |
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| Q: What is the Health Insurance and what is my cost? |
| A: Our Health Insurance is a PPO Blue Shield Plan that is good all over the country. The plan allows you to use any Doctor that you wish. It is absolutely excellent coverage and specifically designed for this company. If you want Health Insurance, tell us and we will send the Blue Shield forms to you. We can start your coverage at the beginning of the month. This is group insurance and there is no waiting period and there is no screening for pre-existing conditions. Our plan requires that you do pay a portion of your coverage and this is based on your age which is deducted weekly from your payroll. Your Recruiter will go over the additional details of the coverage and cost. |
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| Q: Does Agostini Nurse Staffing offer malpractice insurance, professional liability insurance and worker's compensation insurance? |
| A: Agostini provides malpractice insurance, professional liability insurance and worker's compensation insurance for all employees. This is free at no cost to you. Once again, be careful; we hear from some individuals who come to us from other agencies that they are being required to provide their own worker's compensation insurance. Worker's compensation insurance is the responsibility of the employer. |
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| Q: Can I get vacation pay? |
| A: Vacation accrues upon the completion of three: thirteen week assignments within the year. This is worth $1440.00 to you! |
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| Q: Do I have to pay for housing? |
| A: No, we provide one bedroom fully furnished apartments with all amenities, there are no housing deductions. However, many of our Clinicians choose to provide their own housing and get per diem. Per Diem is based on Federal Guidelines and is a reimbursed expense. This is not a taxable wage. |
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| Q: What should I bring to my new home? |
| A: Your toothbrush, your scrubs and your groceries. We provide everything else. Pots, pans, kitchenware, toasters. Coffee pots, linens, All furniture, TV, phone with answering machine, vacuum and utilities. We have provided everything that we could think of to make you comfortable. |
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| Q: Can I bring my family and/or pet on assignment? |
| A: Of course. Your Recruiter will discuss your specific housing needs and our Housing Department is skilled in locating the best accommodations for our Travelers who bring their families and pets. |
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| Q: When can I move in? |
| A: You can move into your new housing two days prior to starting your assignments. |
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| Q: Do you offer rental cars? |
A: If you opt for a rental car, we will arrange for one through Enterprise Rent-a-Car to be ready to drive when you get off of the airplane. We provide complete maps to your housing and we remain on call for you with directions to assist you while you get settled in to your home away from home.
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| TYPES OF HOSPITALS back to top |
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| Q: What types of hospitals do you staff? |
| A: We staff acute care facilities, clinics, Behavioral centers, and Occupational Nursing positions; any location where a Clinician is needed. Our goal is to have a variety of assignments from which you can choose. |
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| Q: How can I research the hospitals Agostini services? |
| A: Once you discuss options with one of our Recruiters, you can research further by visiting www.hospitalsoup.com to learn more about the hospital. |
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| SKILL SET & EXPERIENCE QUESTIONS back to top |
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| Q: How much experience is required to be a Travel Nurse with Agostini Nurse Staffing? |
| A: Most hospitals require all Clinicians to have a minimum of two years of recent experience in their specialty. |
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| ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS back to top |
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| Q: What do I need to do before I start a new assignment? |
| A: You must have a license in the state you will be working. Your Recruiter will give you more information on this and other requirements of this process. |
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| Q: What should I do once I arrive at an assignment? |
| A: Contact the office to discuss any issues or just to say hello. We know you will be busy once you start your assignment and we will respect your schedule. Please know we want you to be happy and will check in with you to ensure this. |
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| Q: What is the normal length of a travel assignment? |
| A: Agostini offers contracts of 4, 8 and 13 week duration. This is dependent on the hospitals' needs and your availability. |
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| Q: How many hours per week will I be working? |
| A: Most of our travel assignments are 36, 40 or 48 hour weeks. This could be 3x12, 5x8, and 4x12 or 4x10 hour shifts. You can also work extra shifts through our registry. |
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| Q: How Is it possible to travel with a “travel buddy?” |
| A: We encourage travelers who have friends to travel together. We try to place buddies at the same facility. If you are housed with your travel buddy (or with another Agostini traveler), you may be paid a higher hourly rate because you are sharing housing. |
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| Q: What happens after I finish an assignment? |
| A: You have many options prior to your contract ending. Please communicate your desires to your Recruiter so that we can request an extension at the same facility, gain a new contract at another facility, or arrange for your travel back home. |
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