Supplemental Nurses, or Agency Nurses, are nurses who choose to work independently from one specific hospital or clinic. Instead, they freelance, providing extra nursing help to hospitals or long-term care facilities when their staffing is low. As a Supplemental Nurse, you’ll have the option to work in almost any specialty, and in any healthcare facility you choose.
Things You'll Do:
- Perform the typical nursing duties of your specialty
- Provide extra staffing help for medical facilities
- Manage your own schedule and hours
Your job characteristics:
- Multifaceted
- Patient-facing
- Independent
How You'll Get There
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Get YourNursing Diploma, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Pass YourNational Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
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You can start working as a Registered Nurse.
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Find a nursing staffing agency in your area to work with, after you’ve gained experience working in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
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Become aSupplemental Nurse
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What Else You
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