[tammydanne]

I've been working with Axis Medical in Seattle for about a year now. I'm really impressed with them. I have been with other agencies before but most of them didn't really care about what I wanted. I really enjoy working for Axis because they just seem to get it. They're friendly and don't pressure me into working shifts.

They also pay on what I've found to be on the top end of the market. My pay ranges from $35-$38 for Med/Surg. One of my friends worked specialty and was getting $45-$47/hr. Granted, it was a weekend shift but that seems really good.

[jillrn1966]

Lori, well all of that depends on what agency and hospital you work at, not to mention specialty! average is about 30 to 35 an hour...star med can pay more. I live in kitsap as well and have found local rates at harrison dismal! I do the commute across the bridge every day, not to bad if you work pm or noc, bad if you work days! I have done this for the last 6 years! one thing to consider if you do travel, 50 miles or more one way will qualify you for travel and perdeim pay! This is not hard to do for those of us living out here as about every thing is that far! Your best bet for higher pay is to do specialty...er icu, scu, mother baby, or l&d if you are a specilaty nurse it can be worth the pay...40 to 50 an hour..it is all I do and I do well at it, I do 13 week contracts and this works very well for me! Good luck!

[robinunderwater]

HI, I was wondering if its a pain to get an endorsement from WA coming from Florida LPN lincense. I have some criminal history and the FL. boards gave me hell but still gave me my license. Anyone know about this? The charges were DUI, negligent driving and possession of drug paraphernalia (wasn't mine) All happened when I was much younger. Thanks