rnerin

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1. Traveling in Phoenix and Seattle

   rnerin replied to daisybsn's topic in Travel

   I am currently at Swedish First Hill (ICU). Seattle is great (and the weather has not been bad at all, but I too am hoping to stay for another contract into the nicer weather!) Everyone has been very nice-receptive to travelers........I actually have...

2. Thinking about traveling to Tampa, need info! :)

   rnerin replied to Swanks916's topic in Travel

   The first assignment can be difficult-take a deep breath, expect to feel like a new nurse again, and don't hesitate to ask questions.

3. Thinking about traveling to Tampa, need info! :)

   rnerin replied to Swanks916's topic in Travel

   With per diem, you are just being paid an hourly rate (higher than usual) because you do not have insurance, etc. Depending on the particular situation, you are not obligated to any minimum number of shifts/month, or if you are, it is not a huge obli...

4. Thinking about traveling to Tampa, need info! :)

   rnerin replied to Swanks916's topic in Travel

   Hi Swanks916, the $$ sounds pretty similar; I have done travel, local contract and perm in the area-making anywhere from $25-$35 (no shift diff with contract or travel positions). Picking up OT has not been an issue at any of the facilities where I w...

5. Thinking about traveling to Tampa, need info! :)

   rnerin replied to Swanks916's topic in Travel

   I have worked permanent and travel in the Tampa/St. Pete area and have had the opportunity (?) to work at many of the facilities in the area. You should not have a difficult time securing an ICU or ED position, especially with having Cleveland Clinic...

6. ucsf

   rnerin replied to rnerin's topic in Travel

   Thank you very much ccrn 2011. I too am on my last legs with travelling-have done it about the same amount of time as you and am looking to "retire" as well, but I always wanted to "do" San Francisco, so I figured I would go out with it being my last...

7. ucsf

   rnerin replied to rnerin's topic in Travel

   Thank you for the reply ccrn 2011........good assignments? decent housing? were you pleased with those areas of town or would you have preferred to live elsewhere?-if so where? Sorry for the grilling-just curious as I am trying to get there for June ...

8. ucsf

   rnerin posted a topic in Travel

   Any past or present UCSF-ers, What companies placed you and where were you housed please?

9. Mass General Hospital

   rnerin replied to travel88's topic in Travel

   I am currently at MGH in the MICU-have been there since May 2010. I too live downtown-we got our own place. Our car is parked at my brother's (25 minutes southwest of the city)-we take the train out when we need it. I'm sorry I can't give you any def...

10. How far out can you get assignments??

    rnerin replied to NorCalKid's topic in Travel

    I concur with the previous post regarding 3-month-out contracts. On my most recent assignment, I signed my contract 5 weeks out.........

11. Travel assignment in Santa Clara - Kaiser

    rnerin replied to maverik09's topic in Travel

    I worked at the old Kaiser Santa Clara in 2004-it was an odd system.........I actually had a decent experience, after my initial "*****!", but I know everyone doesn't with Kaisers. If you haven't already signed your contract and the distance isn't to...

12. compact license

    rnerin replied to rnerin's topic in Travel

    Thank you!

13. compact license

    rnerin posted a topic in Travel

    I have not worked in my initial state of licensure (a compact state) since I began traveling in 2004, but I still have an active license (and I did work there for 6 years at the start of my career). Can I go to a compact state to work now, or is ther...

14. Austin

    rnerin replied to rnerin's topic in Travel

    Thanks Indikast-you have been most helpful!

15. Austin

    rnerin replied to rnerin's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the good info, IndiKast! How is the city, otherwise? I know there is a good music "scene" and a funky vibe thing going on....; what about other culture, restaurants, bars, tourist-y opportunities? Thanks!!