I completed my assignment with Emerald in April. ...

I completed my assignment with Emerald in April. I liked the hospital and they loved having me. They wanted me to extend but for a couple reasons I was not able to do so.. The agency itself is fairly solid. However, what generally differentiates one agency from the next is your recruiter. Steve O was my recruiter. He is one of the least responsive and most self centered people I've encountered in over a decade of travel. He is highly unprofessional and petty. He is always bad mouthing and lying to the travelers then telling them not to say anything. Despite the fact these other travelers are your coworkers and friends. His deceitful practices are everything that is wrong with a contact with an agency. Be forewarned. Emerald is fine as an agency, but if you are assigned Steve, refuse his services. Ask for one of the other more professional recruiters. Steve had himself in mind for your career. Not what is best for you or your interests.