From 1 posting, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 27, 2026Sources
The short version
American Medical Staffing as a travel or contract path into Independence, Virginia—not a single hospital badge, but a mid-size staffing firm (roughly 201–500 people) based in Hunt Valley, Maryland that matches RNs to facility assignments.
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
One recent travel posting shows a weekly gross around $2,356 on a 13-week contract you can often extend in three-month steps.
For travel nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-07-27 · 2024Source 1: americanmedicalstaffing.comSource 2: talents.vaia.comDay-one medical benefits, wellness PTO, hotel discounts, and a 401(k) are listed for contract RNs.
For travel nursesSources
As of 2024Source: talents.vaia.comMother/Baby hospital contracts ask for two-plus years of RN and Mother/Baby experience on 12-hour nights, with pay described as competitive and negotiable.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2024Source: talents.vaia.com
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Contract/travel assignments typically 3 months full-time, extendable in 3-month increments; time off requestable before start; per diem roster after credentialing; flexible scheduling noted on contracts
American Medical Staffing · employer research
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Benefits
Day-one medical benefits, wellness PTO, hotel discounts, and a 401(k) plan for contract RNs; older notes mention sign-on/relocation in some recruiting posts; $500 CRNA referral bonus in one post.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
Sign on and relocation bonus mentioned in older recruiting post; competitive hourly pay and shift differentials
As of 2017
Sources
- Benefits
Competitive, negotiable weekly pay for RN Mother/Baby hospital contract assignment
As of 2024
Sources
- Benefits
Day-one medical benefits, wellness PTO, hotel discounts, and a 401(k) plan for contract RNs
As of 2024
Sources
- Benefits
$500 referral bonus for CRNA referrals
As of 2024
Sources
The units
Correctional
Travel Correctional RN posting for Independence VA requires 2 years corrections nursing experience and security protocol familiarity.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: americanmedicalstaffing.comMother/Baby
Hospital contract RN Mother/Baby role in Arlington requiring 2+ years RN and Mother/Baby experience; 12-hour nights.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comOR - Operating Room
AMS seeking travel nurse RN OR for Charleston SC assignment.
Sources
Source location unconfirmed
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- agency reliability concerns
- Travel nurses advised to avoid this agency, grouping it with others described as disorganized.
Sources
As of 2024Source: reddit.com- overall ratings snapshot
- Glassdoor snapshot shows roughly 4.0 rating from 35 reviews with about 72 percent willing to recommend.
Sources
As of 2024Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Some travel nurses on Reddit group this agency with others they call disorganized and advise avoiding it.
Sources
As of 2024Source: reddit.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
Living in Independence, VA
Independence is a tiny mountain town in Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands, near the New River. It offers a quiet, rural pace with scenic valley views and close-knit community charm—ideal for nurses seeking a slower lifestyle far from urban congestion.
Browse roles in Independence- State price level · Virginia
- 1% above the national average
- State index 101.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $668/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $39,286/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does American Medical Staffing hire new grads?
The one assignment asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is American Medical Staffing a staffing agency?
Yes. It hires nurses for assignments at other workplaces.
How do I apply?
Choose an assignment and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to American Medical Staffing, and we tell you what happens next.
Assignments from American Medical Staffing
Registered Nurse - Correctional - $2,356 per week
$2,286–$2,400/week
- RN
- Night shift
- Travel contract
Sources
- americanmedicalstaffing.com
Employer website
- americanmedicalstaffing.com/employee-resources/faqs
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-07-27 · 2024
- americanmedicalstaffing.com/professionals/specialties/registered-nurse/nurse-licensure-compact
Nursing here
- facebook.com/CenterpointPrimaryCare/posts/looking-for-a-career-change-do-you-have-rn-telemetry-experience-and-would-like-t/1960263930664998
Nursing here · as of 2017
- facebook.com/groups/2133298390095366/posts/5424204701004702
Nursing here · as of 2024
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-American-Medical-Staffing-EI_IE34531.11,36.htm
What nurses say · as of 2024
- reddit.com/r/TravelNursing/comments/1ednvcf/new_to_travel_nursing
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024
- talents.vaia.com/companies/american-medical-staffing/rn-mother-baby-34505749
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-07-27 · 2024
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