Time sheets are the number reason contracts and traveling nurses are not paid on time and not all timesheets or time accounting processes are the same. Here are a few important things to consider: make sure your timesheet is submitted correctly and on time each week to ensure you are paid on time.

1. First, as I mentioned, all time sheets and time accounting processes are the same. For this reason it is very important to find out what the time accounting process is for your facility to ensure you make any adjustments or changes needed to ensure your timesheet is complete and on time each week.

2. Always make a copy for yourself, if you are required to submit your timesheet to your onsite supervisor rather than your recruiter. If your onsite supervisor is out or fails to forward your timesheet, your recruiter will call you and they will either ask you for your hours or your time sheet to make sure you are paid, while chasing down your supervisor approved timesheet from the facility.

3. Don’t assume you are paid every Friday or that you are a W2 employee. There are a ton of agencies out there now. Some pay weekly… some pay monthly… some classify you as W2 and take taxes and workers comp from your check… Some classify you as independent and have you on 1099 with taxes being taken from your pay each week. For this reason it is very important to get clarity before you start your contract so you know when to expect to be paid and what you will be paid.

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