Q: What are the requirements to become a Traveling Nurse for Power Personnel?

Q: What is the typical length of the assignments?
A: Most assignments for traveling nurses with Power Personnel are 13 weeks long. Although some assignments are as short as 4 and 8 weeks or as long as 26 weeks. In addition, we offer positions that are temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct hire.

Q: How long is my commitment to Power Personnel?
A: Your commitment lasts only as long as your assignment lasts. Once you have completed your assignment, you can choose a variety of options. You can extend your assignment; you can choose another assignment with Power Personnel, accept a permanent position or just take time off.

Q: What type of benefits will I receive?
A: Major benefits include medical insurance programs, travel reimbursement and automobile reimbursement. Subsidized housing, license reimbursement, loyalty bonuses up to $500 and a refer-a-friend bonus up to $400.

Q: How am I paid?
A: The majority of nurses are paid on a weekly basis. You can have your check mailed.

Q: How do I get to my assignment?
A: We strongly recommend that you take a car to your assignment. You will want to have the
ability to explore new surroundings at your leisure and it is often easier than relying on public
transportation. However you choose to get to your assignment, we will provide you with a
generous travel reimbursement.

Q: How do you handle my housing?
A: We are most interested in locating safe, clean, new and convenient housing for you. Our recommendation is a two bedroom shared housing, fully furnished apartment, however, if you would prefer a private studio, this can be arranged also.

Q: How does Power Personnel, Inc. handle taxes?
A: Because our nurses are legally our employee, we pay for workers' compensation and all payroll taxes. Payroll taxes will be deducted from your check and paid directly to the IRS and the State of California.

Q: What if I am an independent contractor?
A: You will be responsible for tax deductions and workers' compensation. You must have the required documents to verify your independent contractor's status.

Q: Do you do temp-to-direct-hire?
A: Yes.

Q: How much experience does Power Personnel, Inc. require?
A: Power Personnel, Inc. requires one-year experience within your specialty classifiction however, our offices can help you get the experience and arrange preceptor programs.

Q: What credentials are needed to become employed with Power Personnel?
A: Current license or certificate, Current CPR and PPD, current physical, and I-9 Documentation 2 references, completed application, and a minimum 1-year of recent clinical experience in an acute care or long-term facility.

Q: Do I have to sign a one-year contract?
A: No. Your contractual commitment is only for one assignment at a time. While on assignment you can decide if you would like to extend your current assignment, accept a different Power Personnel assignment, take a direct-hire position or simply take some time off. The choice is always yours.

Q: If a friend and I want to travel together, is it feasible to obtain assignments in the same city?
A: Because we have so many assignments available, traveling with a friend is no problem. Power Personnel has many travel partners who travel together and work at the same facility or different facilities in the same city.

Q: Can I bring family members, friends when I travel to assignments?
A: Of course! Power Personnel, Inc. understands and supports our travelers' desire to have family, and friends on assignment with them.

Q: How long will the process take to be approved and choose an assignment?
A: The timetable depends on you and how quickly YOU want to move forward. If you have all the required documentation at your fingertips we can begin reviewing assignments with you immediately upon our receipt of your application. Depending on where you choose to go, you could begin work within a few days or a few weeks. Some of our nurses even set up assignments 3 to 4 months in advance.

Q: What are the attributes of a successful Power Personnel traveling nurse?
A: Adventurous, Flexibility, Adaptability, Highly competent clinically!

Q: Are cash bonuses paid at any assignments?
A: Yes. Hundreds of Power Personnel assignments offer Sign-on / Completion and Loyalty Bonuses. These incentives usually offered as Sign-on / Completion Bonuses up to $1000 and loyalty bonuses up to $500. (See benefits)

Q: If I refer a friend to Power Personnel, Inc. am I eligible for a referral bonus?
A: Absolutely! In fact, more healthcare professionals come to Power Personnel through referral from their friends and co-workers than from any other source. Our program provides you with an easy way of making referrals and earning $400 for RN's and $250 for LVN's and $100 for CNA's..

Q: Can I add my spouse or dependents to the Power Personnel, Inc. medical benefits?
A: Yes, you may add dependents to our group plan. You simply complete the enrollment paperwork and pay the monthly premium.

Q: What type of housing accommodations can I expect?
A: Housing available at each assignment location. A shared two bedroom/bath is typical. However, should you prefer to a private studio or one bedroom, we can arrange this also. Occasionally, if the healthcare facility owns a house or apartment building, you may stay in hospital provided housing. Power Personnel offers you a monthly subsidiary to off set your housing costs.

Q: What if I am not comfortable with the facility I was sent to? Will I still be assigned to that facility.
A: Let us know ASAP so that we may contact your manager and resolve any issues that you may have. We would like you to feel comfortable with the facility you are at.

Q Does Power Personnel pay well?
A: Yes, Our hourly rates are high and very competitive.

Q: How do I renew my license and CPR card?
A: Call your recruiter ASAP! Your recruiter will set up the date, time and location for renewal of your license or CPR card.

Q: Where do you offer assignments?
A: We currently place nurses throughout California including the San Jose, Monterey, San Francisco Bay Areas, Los Angeles and San Diego.

Q: How long before my Medical Insurance becomes effective.
A: It depends on you. Once you choose the insurance option, your insurance will become effective the first day of the following month.

Q: Can I send my resume in place of the application or previous employment section?
A: No. Not all facilities require the same documentation. It is very important that you complete all documents and a completed application.

Q: Do you pay moving costs?
A: We do not cover moving costs, however we do reimburse you for your travel from your permanent residence to your Power Personnel assignment. Most travel reimbursement is contract specific however we do reimburse at $.48 per mile for your own automobile, airplane or train tickets up to $500.

Q: Do you have lots of jobs available for LVN/LPN'S?
A: The majority of our nursing jobs are for RN'S, and we do have several LPN opportunities as well.

Q: Are LVN/LPN'S and CNA'S eligible for the same benefits package?
A: Yes. Medical and Dental. Bonuses for CNA'S are slightly less.

Questions for First Time Nurse Applicants

Q. What is an Interim Permit?
A: First time examination candidates may apply for an Interim Permit to work while awaiting the results of their examination.

Q. When can an Interim Permit be issued?
A: Interim Permits cannot be issued until all nursing requirements are completed and the applicant has been found eligible for examination.

Q. How often can I apply for an Interim Permit?
A: Interim Permits will be issued one time only.

Q. Are there requirements for practice under the Interim Permit?
A: Yes. A permittee shall practice under the direct supervision of a registered nurse who shall be present and available on the patient care unit during the entire time the permittee is rendering professional services. The supervising registered nurse may delegate to the permittee any function taught in the pertmittee's basic nursing program which, in the judgement of the supervising registered nurse, the permittee is capable of performing.

Q. How long is an Interim Permit good for?
A: Interim Permits are valid for no longer than 6 months. Interim Permits are null and void as soon as the examination results are sent to the applicant. If test results are sent before the end of the six months, the interim permit expires immediately.

Q. How do I qualify for an Interim Permit?
A: To qualify for an Interim Permit, the examination applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Submit a completed application for Licensure By Examination
• Submit a completed Fingerprint Card
• Submit a completed Application for Interim Permit
• Submit appropriate fees ($136)
• Have completed your nursing program and been found eligible by the Board for the examination
• Submit your transcripts to the Board for verification

Q. What is the total processing time for Licensure by Examination which includes the Interim Permit?
A: Examination applicants should submit their applications at least four (4) months prior to the date that they wish to take the examination to allow for processing time and receipt of all required documents.

Q. Where can I find more information about licensure processing and application forms?
A: The web site for the California Board of Nursing has every step needed to submit your application for Licensure by Examination. It has step by step instructions for processing and important issues that you should read through. The web site is www.rn.ca.gov

Questions For Licensure For The Taveling Nurse

To qualify for endorsement into California as a registered nurse, an applicant must hold a current and active license in another state, completion of the nursing program in an accredited school of professional nursing which meets all of California's educational requirements, and have passed the national council licensure examination (NCLEX). If you do not possess these qualifications, you must apply for licensure by examination.

Q. What is a Temporary License?
A: The California Board of Nursing may issue a temporary license to practice nursing for a period of six (6) months, allowing an applicant to work pending issuance of a permanent license. Since fingerprint results and school transcripts can often take some time to reach the Board for evaluation, the Board strongly recommends applying for a temporary license to allow you to begin to work pending permanent licensure.

Q. When is a temporary license issued?
A: It is advisable for endorsement applicants to apply for a temporary license in order to be able to begin working while awaiting fingerprint results and permanent licensure.

Q. How long does it take to get a temporary license?
A: Please allow at least four (4) weeks for processing a temporary license. Processing times can vary, depending on timeliness of receipt of documents from schools, agencies, and other states. Please be aware that processing of an application indicating a prior conviction may take longer than other applications.

Q. How do I qualify for a temporary license?
A: The endorsement applicant must:

• Submit completed Application for Licensure by Endorsement
• Submit two (2) completed fingerprint cards
• Submit completed Application for Temporary License
• Submit appropriate fees ($136)
• Submit Verification of License form from the other state which must be received by the Board as proof or a clear, active, and current RN license.

Q. What happens when the temporary license is about to expire?
A: Temporary licenses are issued for 6 months. If you have not received notification of permanent licensure approximately four week prior to the expiration of your temporary license, contact the Board immediately for instruction on how to apply for a second temporary license.

Q. What other requirements are necessary for Licensure by Endorsement?
A: There may be other application requirements, and important issues that you will want to review on the State Boards web site. All information, application forms, and detailed procedures are on www.rn.ca.gov.

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