Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long are the assignments?
A: It varies. The norm is 4-13 weeks. Renewal is up to you.
Q: How about housing?
A: At RTP we are convinced to accommodate comfortable, private, safe, clean and free one bed-room apartments for all of our professional travelers. For your convenience, we arrange accommodations close to the medical facility you are assigned to. Walking distance, if possible. You should move in at least two days prior to start of your assignment. You have option of receiving monthly housing subsidy. If you refuse to accept housing provided to you by RTP or medical facility. If you have any question regarding housing, please contact your recruiter.
Q: What do I need to get started?
A: First, you must fill an application online or mail directly to RTP along with a copy of your legal drivers license, social security, and recent physical, including MMR, TB and HepB.
Q: Who makes the travel arrangements?
A: RTP handles all travel details such as housing, car rentals, etc.
Q: Do I have to get a rental or may I use my own?
A: It is your own discretion. If you do not use RTP's rental car, we will pay you the subsidies.
Q: If I stay with a friend / relative will it affect my housing allowance?
A: We will pay you the housing subsidy regardless where you live.
Q: Can I travel with my spouse and/or my pet?
A: Yes.
Q: How often do I get paid?
A: RTP pays weekly. We also offer direct deposit or mail check directly to you.
Q: Do I share my housing with any other person?
A: No.
Q: Who will pay for my state license?
A: RTP will reimburse your assigned state license.
Q: Can I choose an assignment in a particular city that I like?
A: Yes. Your recruiter will assist you to get an assignment in the city of your choice.
Q: Do I have to sign an annual contract with RTP?
A: No. The choice is always yours.
Q: What salary range does RTP offer?
A: RTP's hourly pay rate is competitively high in professional travel industries. We encourage you to contact our office to find out what your pay rate will be considering your specialty.
Q: Is there a dress code?
A: Your recruiter will explain to you about the dress code of the facility where you are going to be assigned.
Q: What is "per diem"?
A: It is a non-taxable daily allowance, and it is paid for seven days a week.
Q: What are completion bonuses?
A: RTP offers cash rewards to its continuous active professional travelers for completion of continuous assignments. This are as follows:
- After completion of 2080 hours: receive $1200.00
- After completion of 3160 hours: receive $2000.00
- After completion of 4000 hours: receive $3000.00
RTP defines continuous assignment as no interruption more than 30 days between.
Q: How is the relocation allowance paid?
A: Either you fly or drive to the assigned medical facility and RTP will pay a total of $500.00 as a round-trip relocation allowance.
Q: How does RTP refund licensure reimbursement?
A: RTP reimburses a maximum of $100.00 per license after completion of that particular assignment.
Q: Does RTP offer paid vacations?
A: Yes, after completion of 2080 work hours with RTP, you are entitled to 10 days of paid vacation.
Q: What is RTP's 401K plan?
A: RTP's matching plan matches a maximum of $100.00 per month on the employee's plan after the completion of 2080 working hours. For more detail and paperwork, contact your recruiter.
Q: Insurance coverage
A: RTP provides health and professional liability for all of its professional travelers. For more detail, contact your recruiter. | 
