Travel nurses have become very popular, especially among single, unattached nurses. Which of the following is an advantage of contracting with a travel nurse to the agency?
a. Cost
b. Availability
c. Competency
d. Contractual agreement
ANS: D
Most travel nurses are contracted for 3 to 6 months and provide greater benefit to the institution because of the longer employment time. The other factors are not an advantage to the institution.
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