jimbr1

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1. Why I'm leaving nursing

   jimbr1 replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

   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...

2. Travel Nursing Companies

   jimbr1 replied to swilliams89's topic in Travel

   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 ...

3. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

   jimbr1 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   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...

4. Housing

   jimbr1 replied to Tuffnikki's topic in Travel

   You might want to try travelers haven- I do believe that is one on-line source that agencies use to find housing for their travelers...good luck!

5. Maui RN jobs 2013/14, some experience

   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...

6. Why do hospitals hire travellers?

   jimbr1 replied to mlbluvr's topic in Travel

   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...

7. 6:1 ratio in ER....abusive?

   jimbr1 replied to BARNgirl's topic in Travel

   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 ...

8. 6:1 ratio in ER....abusive?

   jimbr1 replied to BARNgirl's topic in Travel

   "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...

9. Would you work for a hospital as an Independent Contractor?

   jimbr1 replied to btoddrn's topic in Agency

   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...

10. Hawaii has low unemployment so why are RN jobs tough to get?

    jimbr1 replied to myoglobin's topic in Hawaii

    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...

11. Baystate medical center, springfield, ma

    jimbr1 replied to classics70s's topic in Massachusetts

    Worked 2 contracts there a a travel nurse- I liked it...good ratios, good co-workers...good computer system...much better than medi-tech (IMHO).

12. Re Signing contract

    jimbr1 replied to dorie43rn's topic in Travel

    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.

13. Difficulty finding contract

    jimbr1 replied to Dempather's topic in Travel

    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!

14. Housing out of my take home pay?

    jimbr1 replied to Cougar1113's topic in Travel

    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...

15. Time to dump my company

    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...