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How to request agency nurses for your facility
What to have ready before you request per diem or contract nurses, how the four staffing arrangements differ, and what happens after you ask.
Published by AMP Staffing Network on . Reviewed by the AMP Staffing Network team.
Have these details ready
A complete request is filled faster, because the staffing team can match it without calling back for basics.
- The role: RN, LVN, CNA or an allied professional, and the unit.
- How many people, and the shift date, start and end times.
- Whether the need is one shift, recurring, or an ongoing contract.
- Requirements such as charting system, certifications (ACLS, PALS) or experience.
- How urgent it is, and the best person and time to reach for confirmation.
Which arrangement fits
- Per diem: single shifts for sick calls, census spikes and vacations.
- Local and travel contracts: typically 13–26 weeks, for longer gaps and projects.
- Temp-to-hire: a contract that converts to a permanent hire when it works for both sides.
- Direct placement: AMP recruits and screens for a permanent role on your team.
What happens after you submit
A member of the staffing team contacts you at the time you prefer to confirm the details, then matches credentialed staff to the request. For staff needed today, please also call (562) 865-3807 so the team can start straight away. Once a shift is filled, you are told who is coming.
What you can expect from AMP staff
Every professional placed through AMP Staffing Network is at 100% credential compliance and has passed competency testing. The office supports facilities around the clock, because healthcare doesn't sleep.