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1. Best Agencies for FIRST TIME Travelers?

   RNAvatar replied to NurseKristen82's topic in Travel

   I started with Host Healthcare and they were really nice and good at explaining things to me. But, it really probably just came down to the fact that I had a good recruiter, so just find a good recruiter for your first assignment!

2. TRUSTED HEALTH. New company, no recruiters, is this a good option?

   RNAvatar replied to NurseKristen82's topic in Travel

   I wouldn't recommend Trusted for a first time traveler because you pretty much are on your own and won't have a dedicated recruiter to talk to if you have questions. And yes, they do take a while to get things done compared to other companies that h...

3. Contracts

   RNAvatar replied to futurearmynurse2013's topic in Travel

   I have used PPR/Medical Solutions, Host Healthcare, and Trusted Health. They have all been good. If you're just starting your first contract though, don't go with Trusted because they won't hold your hand like the other two companies I listed.

4. Travel nurse housing wishlist

   RNAvatar replied to MC44's topic in Travel

   Just another input...would love to have a desk/workspace area...especially if a significant other works from home while traveling with RN. I'm actually really surprised that not many units furnish desks and office chairs. And given today's world, i...

5. Last Minute Requirement Changes

   RNAvatar replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

   It was not a requirement at the time of contract. The agency just recently told me that the hospital is changing requirements for ALL hospital staff to become PALS certified, and that would include me. So, since I have a week to get this done, I de...

6. Last Minute Requirement Changes

   RNAvatar posted a topic in Travel

   First time traveler and almost two weeks after I signed a NICU contract, I am now told that the hospital/agency is requiring me to be PALS certified. They want me to get that done in a week, although I start in two weeks. This was not what was requ...

7. Contracts and Cancellations

   RNAvatar replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

   Well, that makes me not want to say anything to staff! Sorry that happened to you, but thanks for letting me know. I will really have to watch what I say around others

8. Contracts and Cancellations

   RNAvatar replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

   I have good people skills and competency. I don't think I would be terminated for anything performance based..but who knows? And my finances are OK, so I should be fine. I'm just planning for the worst. It's just that planning my housing and payi...

9. Contracts and Cancellations

   RNAvatar posted a topic in Travel

   Is there a way to add a clause in the contract to protect yourself in the case of having to cancel for unsafe staffing, family medical emergencies, etc. without penalty? Or, if the hospital cancels and you already paid for your own housing, drove t...

10. Considering Travel

    RNAvatar replied to dhuff28709's topic in Travel

    I'm currently looking for my first assignment and do not have kids, so I'm not the best person to ask, but I think that would be a great opportunity! From what I've read on these forums, travel nurses with kids that homeschool really enjoy it and li...

11. Completion Bonuses

    RNAvatar replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

    Wow! Great info! From what little information that I have read, many are against it because they say that the hospital can just fire you a week before your contract ends so that you won't be able to get that bonus. Great tip on adding the bonus int...

12. Completion Bonuses

    RNAvatar posted a topic in Travel

    Yay or nay? What strings are usually attached and should these assignments be totally avoided? And I'm talking about a big bonus >$5K. Also, how do bonuses factor into pay packages? Let me know your experiences! Thanks!

13. NICU Assignments

    RNAvatar replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the info!

14. NICU Assignments

    RNAvatar posted a topic in Travel

    Hello! Can anyone give some information as to what kind of patients you get assigned to when you travel to a level 3 NICU? Mostly feeder growers, critical, level 2?? Any additional information would be appreciated. Thank you!

15. NWA RN Pay?

    RNAvatar replied to paradox1985's topic in Arkansas

    In case people are still wondering. I just got a job in NWA area and with 2 years of RN experience, I am starting out at $23.78/hr.