One consistent way I see medical travelers get into trouble is by not asking the right questions (& enough questions!) about an assignment they are offered & by not getting important issues clarified in writing in their contracts. Unfortunately many travelers accept the general overview of a travel job given them by a recruiter, ask a few questions of their own of the recruiter and hospital representative, & then leave it at that. All I can say to that approach is: Big mistake!Every assignment you accept will be in a different town, involve protocols & procedures unique to each individual hospital, & require you to adjust quickly to new staff members and physicians. never assume that your current travel position is indicative of what will happen at your next assignment even if you are working with the same travel agency. Each travel job must be viewed as a completely separate negotiated contract.
Most of the complaints I hear from travelers could have been avoided if they had asked more details about the job in advance & gotten critical agreements in writing. For example, if you are told you will be working in a specific type of unit or specialty during your stay, you may find that after you arrive you are asked to float to other areas if you have not protected yourself from that requirement in your contract. To just assume that the unit you interview for is the only unit or area you will be asked to work is not always a safe assumption. You will need to clarify in advance, in writing, what units you are willing to work and float to (if you are) & where you are not. Otherwise, once you arrive at your assignment you will be legally bound to work other areas if the hospital deems it necessary.Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/736785
