Our general rule is that if you can start within about 30 days of the start date posted, it is ok to apply for the Match. The hiring manager will have the final say in whether or not the facility can accommodate your requested start date.

After you apply to a Match, the interview process can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Trusted typically receives information about new positions 6-8 weeks before their anticipated start date. Once you have been extended an offer and signed a contract, the onboarding process takes about 2-4 weeks. So even if a Match has an "ASAP" start date, there will not be an immediate start.

When you apply to a Match, you will be able to add any requested time off you have to the interview request. There is also a field where you can free type any special requests, such as block scheduling or no weekends.

Keep in mind these requests are just that- requests- and not something that Trusted can guarantee. Ultimately, scheduling is up to the hiring manager and the unit's needs. While many times facilities are flexible and accommodating to travelers' schedules, other times they will look to their travelers to be flexible.

We recommend mentioning any scheduling requests during the phone interview process with the hiring manager, even if you've already included them in your application.

Keep in mind that for auto offers, quick start, or crisis jobs, we are not able to make those scheduling requests, as there is no interview and the facility will expect the traveler to accommodate the unit's needs.

Once you apply for a Match, your profile will go under a review process to make sure your skills and experience align with the facility's requirements. Your Nurse Advocate's team will look over your profile with a clinical eye to make sure you stand out to hiring managers. If anything additional is needed in order to submit you, your Nurse Advocate will reach out to you directly.

After your Trusted Profile is sent to the facility, it will be up to the hiring manager to either extend an offer or reach out to you for an interview. Typically, you will be contacted by a hiring manager for a phone interview, but the process (and timeline) can vary greatly by the facility.

The annoying (but true) answer is it totally depends — on how urgently the facility needs nurses, how many people have already been submitted, and how quickly the Account Manager (who is responsible for filling the role) is passing applications to a hiring manager,. Usually if you don't hear back within a week the job is less viable, but we do still see nurses being chosen for interviews and offers beyond that point.

Oftentimes, the facility will contact you directly, so you may know you will be having an interview before we do. Be sure your voicemail box is set up, just in case you are unable to take a call!

Submitting an application for more than one Match increases your chances of getting an assignment. You may apply for as many Matches feel you are truly qualified for and would seriously consider pursuing if you were to receive an offer. Just keep in mind that you’ll only be able to accept one contract at a time.

If you are actively interviewing with another facility or have been given a verbal offer, we would not necessarily stop you from requesting more interviews, but we would not encourage it at that point in your job search journey either.

One thing to note: some hospital systems will not allow you to submit to multiple jobs at the same facility at once. If this happens, your Nurse Advocate will let you know, and you will get control over which position you would like to submit to.

Many times, the hiring manager will tell you at the end of your phone interview if you can expect an offer. Other times, the manager will let you know when to expect a follow-up. Other times, the interviewer will be vague about next steps (or forget to mention them) so don’t be afraid to ask at the end of the call.

You will also want to let your Nurse Advocate know that you've had an interview so that our team can be proactive in asking for an update. If we see any movement, your Nurse Advocate will let you know right away! Please keep us in the loop and we always promise to do the same.

You can check which interviews you have requested by navigating to your 'Applications' tab.