Agency RN @ Tripler

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So I just accepted a position as a PCU RN at Tripler, working for an agency (NSR). Currently I work at The Queens Medical Center in the med-surg float pool. Queens is a great hospital that has an outstanding reputation, is Magnet and the pay is good. So I am taking a pay cut of about 7/hr by moving to Tripler. The reason I decided to make this move is because since I was a military LPN 7 years ago, I've always wanted to work in critical care. So now I'll be a critical care nurse. Also my wife is a military nurse working at Tripler and we'll be PCS'ing every couple years. So I hope I'll be able to get into the GS system soon, so that when we PCS I can just transfer to whichever hospital she is stationed at.

The thing is I'm a little nervous making this change. I'm leaving a job at a really good hospital. Am I making the right decision? Does anyone know what it's like working for NSR at Tripler?

My best friend worked at Tripler in the post-surgical unit and loved it. It was for a contract agency as well. Best way to become GS is be a contractor first. That's how I became GS as well worked at NMCP in VA and was offered a GS position when one opened up. You being prior military will give you points and so will the MSP (military spouse preference) program the GS system has. Good luck!

Thanks! I'm excited about it! Does GS time in a military hospital carry over to the VA?

Hey XcrMat, If you don't mind sharing.....just wondering what your experience has been at tripler so far. Do you feel your transition to the PCU as a med/surg nurse has been smooth? I myself am considering a position with NSR. Would like to hear about your experience so far.

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