[suzeRN]

Hi,
I have been living in Los Angeles for the last 2 years and am ready to re-locate to the Midwest (where I am from).

I'm wondering if I should travel nurse first, then take a permanent staff position or just apply directly as a staff nurse.

I think there are pros & cons to each option. My main concern with traveling first is that sometimes travelers are mistreated. Also my orientation as a new staff nurse would be much better...

Anyone out there traveled and then took a permanent postion??? Advice??

Thanks!!

[fergus51]

I would never take another staff job without trying it out as a traveller first. Did it once, won't do it again. I want to see the unit before really comitting to it.

[SCRN1]

Another thing to consider is your orientation to the unit. As a traveler, you may or may not get any orientation at all. As staff, you should get at least a week or two. How comfortable would you feel walking in first day, taking patients on your own before knowing that unit's protocol, where everything's located, etc...especially in a different state?