Questions to ask your recruiter

• How many travelers have worked there before?

• What cases will I scrub the most?

• What service lines does the OR mainly focus on?

• Is call required? If so, how often?

• What is the call pay rate?

• Are hours guaranteed if my shift gets cancelled?

• How many shifts can the hospital cancel per contract?

• What charting system does the hospital use?

• What equipment or specialty systems do they use (robotics, ortho systems, etc.)?

• How long is orientation for travelers?

• Will I be expected to precept or train staff?

• What is the weekly pay breakdown (taxed vs stipend)?

• What is the weekly housing stipend amount?

• What is the meals and incidentals stipend?

• Are the stipends tax-free and based on the GSA rates for that location?***

• Does the stipend change if I miss a shift or get cancelled?

• Is there travel reimbursement to and from the assignment?

• Are there extension opportunities if the contract goes well?

• Have other CST travelers successfully finished contracts at this hospital?

*** GSA rates are government-set limits for how much money can be paid for housing and daily expenses when traveling for work.

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