{"id":6264,"date":"2019-08-09T14:37:39","date_gmt":"2019-08-09T18:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/?p=6264"},"modified":"2020-11-25T12:27:19","modified_gmt":"2020-11-25T17:27:19","slug":"travel-nurse-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/travel-nurse-contract","title":{"rendered":"How to Confidently Sign Your First Travel Nurse Contract | VIDEO!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Congratulations! You\u2019ve landed your first travel nurse contract. All you have to do is sign the dotted line and you are on your way to your first assignment<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Before you sign yourself over to the glamorous world of travel, make sure you are signing a contract that is accurate, fair and provides you with the best pay possible.<\/p>\n

A Breakdown of What Info You\u2019ll Find in a Travel Nurse Contract<\/h2>\n

First, it\u2019s important to understand what information is included in your travel nurse contract. You\u2019ll find the basic information you need about your travel assignment, like the start and end date, where you\u2019ll be working and in what unit. You\u2019ll also see things like your shift hours. If you discussed any time off with your recruiter or hiring manager, that should also be noted in your contract. Make sure you read over the cancelation policy so you know exactly what rights you and the hospital have when it comes to canceling the contract, should anything unexpected happen. Also, what happens if you get sick or something? Penalties for missing a shift or work hours and how to handle that situation will be in there as well.<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: DO NOT SIGN YOUR CONTRACT IF YOU DON\u2019T AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SEE<\/strong><\/p>\n

This contract can\u2019t be altered once you sign it. If there is anything on your contract that you\u2019re unsure about, don\u2019t sign it until you get clarity from your recruiter. If there\u2019s anything you discussed with your recruiter or hiring manager that you don\u2019t see listed on your contract, don\u2019t sign it. Make sure that anything you agreed upon verbally is outlined in this document.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a video that breaks down understanding a travel nurse contract template!<\/p>\n