karen0083

karen0083 has 4 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg, Telemetry.

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1. Professional Goals Statement

   karen0083 replied to jaylynnrn's topic in SRNA

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2. Outside the US?

   karen0083 replied to USAF_Alex's topic in Travel

   i too am interested in international travel nursing - specifically in australia. im having trouble finding good resources for information. if anyone knows of some helpful websites please share. meanwhile ill look into "continental travel nursing....

3. Travel Nursing in Chicago

   karen0083 replied to ADerucki's topic in Travel

   think long and hard about leaving your current position for travel nursing. the market is very slow right now. also few chicago hospitals use travel nurses. if you are intent on finding a position in chicago you may want to consider working with ...

4. 1st time Med-surg traveler looking into San Francisco - tips?

   karen0083 replied to NurseMay's topic in Travel

   American Mobile has strong connections in SF. Almost all the travelers I met there were from AMN or Cross Country. I worked at UCSF made $30/hr (blended) and received $2400/month (but waived AMN health insurance). Knew a lot of travelers who work...

5. Ins and Outs of Denver, CO

   karen0083 posted a topic in Travel

   Hi guys! I'm applying for a position in Denver with AMN. I'm trying to figure out what kind of pay rates and housing subsidies to expect in the area. Don't want to get screwed over by AMN...again. :) Also, does anyone have recommendations in the wa...

6. TO CA TRAVELERS-from COPS-register your car or get a ticket......

   karen0083 replied to Michellex1013's topic in Travel

   did you ever get this situation worked out?

7. How do I negotiate pay rates?

   karen0083 posted a topic in Travel

   On my first assignment I discovered I was receiving a substantially lower pay rate and housing stipend compared to a traveler at the same hospital, working for the same agency. I have had such a wonderful experience traveling, but was frustrating t...

8. Drive or fly from BC to CA?

   karen0083 replied to freeroad's topic in Travel

   Take your car and the adventurous trip down the coast! There is so much to see on the way. The Oregon coast has some of the most beautiful beaches in the US. Stop at Mount Rainer or Mount St. Helens near Seattle. Check out a some of the local musi...

9. Traveling in California

   karen0083 posted a topic in Travel

   I am looking to travel to California in January. Does anyone have any input on agencies, hospitals, neighborhoods and/or typical pay rates in San Francisco or San Diego? Any bad or good experiences to share? I dont know much of anything about the a...

10. ? About Good Pay Rates For Seattle/tacoma As Travler

    karen0083 replied to tmdidio27's topic in Travel

    I know a traveler that makes $32/hr for night shift in Seattle (Plus furnished housing)