Would just like to add my 2 cents here. You've made the commitment by studying hard in school, passed the boards to become an RN, have had experiences both good and bad, otherwise you would not have made it to the 6 year mark. I most certainly respec...
There are so many factors to consider..to the OP, there are most likely concessions and decisions that you may have to make eg. acceptable pay vs job availability, housing vs. stipend,etc.,etc... and trust no recruiter 100%- their primary goal is to ...
The OP hit the nail right squarely on the head....brilliant brian!!! I have read many, but not all of the comments so far and wish to just put in my 2cents (or whatever it's worth?). I've got over 15 years RN experience (ADRN) and worked most of it a...
jimbr1 replied to patientcenteredcare's topic in Hawaii
I was there as a travel nurse in 2011. Maui Memorial Medical Center seems to use a lot of travel personnel- nurses doctors, even pharmacists so I have no real advice on a permanent job. However, I will relate the following- in talking with one of the...
Wow...just wanted to add a few things...not that I am one but there are no airline stewardesses,stewards, hostesses- if memory serves me correctly- the correct title is "flight attendant." I had a cousin who retired early because she just couldn't ta...
When I referred to malpractice insurance in a previous post, I was referring to profession liability insurance...yes it is inexpensive, relatively speaking, but does provide you with a level of protection in the event of a lawsuit. The best advice I ...
"The liability is on the hospital, not you".... if you sincerely believe that, I have some swamp land to sell you. All kidding aside, one of the first things I always advise a new nurse is to purchase malpractice insurance. Although a hospital or fac...
Having spoken to a couple of colleagues, one who was doing prn for an agency and another who was doing a travel contract, the company billing rate as related to me was $68.00/hr for the travel contract while the billing rate for the prn nurse doing p...
When I was doing orientation for a travel position in Hawaii, one of the nurse educators stated that most people who move to Hawaii stay for 2 years then leave. After my contract ended, on the plane ride home, I sat next to someone who was moving bac...
Just an opinion....if you extend I would ask for more money or completion bonus simply because they are saving money due to not having to give you the travel reimbursements that you would (or should) have received from your initial assignment.
Ditto with what's been said...I always see postings for ED and ICU travel nurses in Massachusetts, which is saturated with nurses...try another agency...good luck!
If a contract offered by an agency is advertised as a travel assignment, non-taxed money or stipend is usually offered for things such as meals, mileage, etc. The same may be offered for housing so that you can find your own housing or the agency wil...
jimbr1 replied to Travelswithmutt's topic in Travel
Time for you to move on...most recruiters understand that their nurses work for more than one agency, like myself and don't have any problem with it. In fact, they may be more aggresive in finding cotracts for you because of this. For them, it's a bu...