Travel nurses working through agencies have flexibility in following hospital policies compared to full-time staff.
Travel nurses are not obligated to follow the employee policies and practices established by the hospital for full-time staff. This is true because travel nurses are typically employed by agencies and work on a contractual basis, allowing them some flexibility in adhering to specific hospital policies.
For example, if a hospital mandates certain training sessions for full-time staff on a regular basis, travel nurses may not be required to attend those training sessions due to their temporary status.
Therefore, travel nurses have a level of independence regarding hospital policies distinct from that of full-time staff.