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1. best company for travel nurses

   carrie123 posted a topic in Hawaii

   What experience do you have with travel companies to Hawaii. I keep getting the run-around from my company and there is no waiting list, it's all first come, first serve. Has that been everyone's experience with Hawaii too? I've heard there are compa...

2. living in Glendale vs Scottsdale

   carrie123 replied to carrie123's topic in Arizona

   It depends on the area, but usualy around $30/hr, sometimes a little less, sometimes more. It's a great deal. Free housing, free health insurance. It's great to travel around and explore new places.

3. Tele travel in Phoenix...

   carrie123 replied to carrie123's topic in Travel

   I will be starting 1/22/07. I accepted a position at Banner Thunderbird on one of the tele units. Do you know anything about the Glendale area? Is it as fun as Scottsdale? I'm looking for a young croud (late 20's-30's) and a fun nightlife. Would the...

4. living in Glendale vs Scottsdale

   carrie123 posted a topic in Arizona

   I'm a traveler going to be working at Banner Thunderbird in Glendale, totally new to the area!! What are your thoughts on the Glendale area vs Scottsdale? i'm going to have my housing paid for, so money isn't really an issue, but I'll be working in G...

5. What about you makes traveling a good match?

   carrie123 replied to RN ColbyJack's topic in Travel

   A travel nurse needs to be VERY adaptable. Usually travelers are the first to be floated, they get very little orientation to the unit (max of 2 shifts in my experience), staff are usually not jumping to help them and are often given heavy assignm...

6. travel jobs in California

   carrie123 replied to lawiti's topic in Travel

   Well, San Diego pays the least amount in Cali...but it's because everyone wants to be in SD! If you go there, I recomend Scripps Green..they treat thier staff and travelers well (I've heard most Scripps do), San Francisco pays well. I work at UCSF as...

7. Tele travel in Phoenix...

   carrie123 posted a topic in Travel

   I am traveling to Phoenix. My background is telemetry/tele step down. I'm wondering if anyone has any recomendations for the hospitals in the area...I'm looking at St. Joseph's, John C. Lincoln, BAnner Baywood, Banner Baywood heart hosp, Banner Good...