Interested in working with the CRU?

We have thousands of openings to fill and all nursing specialties are needed, including allied health such as imaging, respiratory, lab, rehab and pharmacy. We also need non-clinical and administrative professionals.

Pay varies, depending on the region, your specialty, position, and experience level. Talk to your recruiter for more specific details regarding pay packages.

Pay varies, depending on the region, your specialty, position, and experience level. Talk to your recruiter for more specific details regarding pay packages.

If you are interested in being notified when we have a potential crisis response opportunity, simply fill out this form and a recruiter will get in touch with you ASAP regarding next steps.

Once you fill out the application, a recruiter will contact you to discuss your qualifications and prospective pay packages. In the meantime, make sure you have all the required credentialing documents, which will need to be submitted after you are accepted to work a crisis response.

Some requirements vary by specialty and position type, but at a minimum you will need to provide the following documentation to be considered:

Current work history
License or certification as applicable
Documented COVID-19 vaccine and booster (if applicable)
PPD/QuantiFeron results within the last 90 days
Recent proof of FIT test within the last 18 months or as applicable.
BLS or ACLS as applicable

Yes, if you are not currently licensed in the state where the labor disruption is taking place, CRU 48 will reimburse you for the cost of the license. If you already have a current state license, you will not receive a reimbursement.

Each opportunity is unique.

Typically, you will be assigned to a specific hospital, and a specific shift. Your schedule will be determined only after you have been accepted to work a specific crisis response. Work with your recruiter so that they may understand your preferences, and work to place you at an event that is a good fit.

Orientation time commitments will vary (may be a combination of in-person and online) and will typically take place one to three days before the labor disruption begins.

Should the crisis response continue longer than originally anticipated, you may be asked to extend your stay and work more shifts.

CRU48 will arrange and cover the costs of your transportation (if needed) and lodging. You will be assigned a room at a local hotel. (Specific hotel information will be communicated closer to your start date.) You will receive a daily per diem allowance for food and incidentals (NOTE: this may vary be region and circumstances), which will be included as part of your total pay package.

Yes, typically there is a mandatory 12-hour orientation, held one to three days prior to the start of the labor disruption. It may be a mixture of in-person and online learning, and you will be paid. Specific details regarding orientation dates, times and locations are communicated closer to your start date.

Each opportunity is unique and there is no way to guarantee a precise duration. When an actual assignment is pending, we can give you anticipated durations.

If you are working an event and it is extended, we may ask you to extend your contract to stay and help if you can.

If a labor disruption is canceled after you have already traveled, you will get paid the full 60-hours guaranteed at the regular hourly rate (does not include daily allowance for incidentals, only the hourly rate). We will also pay for your hotel, your return flight and your license fees will be reimbursed (if applicable).

No, you cannot pick the hospital – that will be assigned to you. You can request day or night shifts, but there is no guarantee. You must be willing to work either day or night shifts.

You will receive more information about the specific timekeeping system prior to starting your work at an actual event. Most of the timekeeping is done electronically.

You will be required to wear scrubs, preferably navy blue. In most cases if you do not have navy, you may wear a different color as long as they are neat and clean.

Each assignment is different, but typically you will receive a paycheck each week on Friday, which will include your hours worked in the previous week.

Each assignment is different, but our typical pay period is Sunday to Saturday. Overtime is calculated based upon state regulations

If the anticipated event happens, yes, your pay is guaranteed. If the event never happens, and you have not yet traveled to the specified location, your pay is not guaranteed. Once you arrive at your assignment location, even if the event is canceled and you do not actually work, you will get at least 60 hours of guaranteed hourly pay.

When feasible, you will have your own hotel room. However, if you are travelling with a friend you may request to share a room.

Typically no, you must stay at the assigned hotel. Transportation will be arranged to and from the hotel so you cannot arrange to stay elsewhere.

Your safety is very important to us, and we understand that some assignments can be stressful and emotional situations. Security will be present at the facility, and we provide transportation to and from the airport as well as to and from the hotel and facility for every shift.

Yes! Refer a friend or colleague and you could earn up to $1,250. Click here to fill out the referral form.

Let your recruiter know as soon as possible if something changes. The sooner the better, because we will need to fill your spot to ensure there are enough nurses and professionals working to keep the patients safe and cared for.

Yes.

No.

Let your supervisor know immediately if you are sick or unable to make your shift. You will only be paid for hours worked, so if you miss a shift or are late to your shift, the hospital will no longer pay the guaranteed minimum and you will only get paid for the hours you worked.

Yes, you can be fired for the same reasons you can get fired at any job. If you are fired, you will only be paid for the hours you worked, as the guaranteed minimum no longer applies. Please remember that you are representing CRU48 while you are there, and we expect you to always maintain a respectful and professional attitude.