Whether you’re new to travel or just want a quick breakdown of what’s required to come on board with LeaderStat, we’ve got you covered!

If you're planning to take an assignment that's more than an hour away from your residence, take a look at housing options in the area.

In some cases, the building may offer housing on-campus. 

As of January 203, LeaderStat has shifted toward the stipend program. This means that while on assignment, travelers receive an untaxed sum of money (weekly) to cover housing and transportation costs. Stipend amount will vary based on city, state, and time of year.

Stipend amounts are set by the GSA website. There are two stipend separate categories: lodging, and “M&IE” which stands for meals and incidental expenses.

For travel assignments, a stipend for meals is allotted via the GSA website.

In instances where the client building is providing on-campus housing, they may also provide meals. Double check with your recruiter to verify.

• Must be state-tested and hold a current CNA license and/or reciprocity in the states where you’d like to take an assignment
  * We are unable to accept temp licenses. Our client facilities require that all CNAs be state-tested and licensed.
• COVID-19 vaccination card or valid declination
• Two-step TB test or chest X-ray (within the last 12 months)
• Physical (within the last 12 months)
• Basic Life Support/CPR must be up-to-date and via the American Heart Association
• References (3) from current and/or past supervisors
• An updated resume (Word Doc or PDF) with no gaps in work history

Some states have a fee associated with getting reciprocity, while others are totally free. To make it simple, we’ve included a quick list of free (green) states:

• Make sure your resume is up to date and properly formatted
  ** Save your resume file as a Word Document or PDF (we are unable to accept screenshots or JPGs of resumes)
• Submit your application when you’re ready to start an assignment ASAP, within a week or so.
  * We get new jobs every day and our goal is to fill those openings quickly.
  * If you aren’t available to start for 6-8 weeks, we won’t be able to look for openings for you until you’re ready to start.
• Once you’re contacted by a recruiter, pick a good time to do your initial pre-screen phone call where you won’t be interrupted or distracted
  * This phone call usually takes 15-20 minutes
  * If you’re a good fit, you’ll receive an email from the recruiter asking you to complete a background check – try to do this within 24 hours!
• Be honest with your recruiter.
  * If you get an offer with another company or something personal comes up and you can’t commit to an assignment after you’ve received an official offer, please communicate that with the recruiter so we can make a note on your candidate profile, and still consider you for future assignments.

You might be wondering what to pack. The best piece of advice that we hear from fellow travelers is “Don’t overpack!”

• Scrubs in the appropriate color (make sure you find out which color to wear first!)
• Comfortable, durable work shoes
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Work bag/tote
• Compression socks
• Emergency phone numbers – written in a notebook
• Important documents: driver’s license, prescriptions
• Any personal items that will comfort you (blanket, photos, coffee mug, etc.)
• A few outfits to explore in on your days off
• Electronics – phone charger/cords, tablet, headphones, Nintendo Switch

Travel CNAs come on with LeaderStat as W2 employees, which means they will receive benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance, weekly pay, mileage reimbursement, licensure reimbursement and more.

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