ERRNTraveler RN

ERRNTraveler is a RN and specializes in Peds, ER/Trauma.

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1. Away For More Than A Year (Need Advice)

   ERRNTraveler replied to spankssnowbunny's topic in Travel

   I don't have a tax home, so I don't get tax-free housing... My company still provides me with free housing, but I have to pay taxes on whatever they end up spending on me for housing. Usually, I end up getting an extra $200/month or so taken off m...

2. Away For More Than A Year (Need Advice)

   ERRNTraveler replied to spankssnowbunny's topic in Travel

   I smell tax fraud here.... If you are away from your tax home for more than a year without returning to work or conduct other business there, then you can no longer call that your tax home...

3. help....driving cross country with dog.....

   ERRNTraveler replied to limey7775's topic in Travel

   On most of the major travel sites (kayak, travelocity, expedia....) there is an option to check "allows pets" when searching for hotel rooms. Once you find a hotel that says it allows pets, call the hotel before you book to see what if any is the ex...

4. How do you deal with Non-Urgent Patients

   ERRNTraveler replied to mom2michael's topic in Emergency

   They have this in every state, it's just not called MediCAL in other states... but all states have some form of government sponsored medical assistance (Medicaid)...

5. Handover in ED

   ERRNTraveler replied to darius000's topic in Emergency

   In this situation, I would just not do a bedside handoff- get report from the other nurse in an area that is not within earshot of the other patients- like a nurse's station, or the end of the hallway.

6. Travel with a mortgage?

   ERRNTraveler replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Travel

   Diary is right- if you rent your house out, you cannot use it as your "tax home," and will not qualify for tax-free housing & travel benefits. By having a mortgage, you can take advantage of a lot more tax-free benefits, and will be able to come...

7. Contracting ones own travel assignment without an agency?

   ERRNTraveler replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Travel

   In addition to housing, you also have to consider what a travel company would spend on your other benefits- insurance, malpractice, travel reimbursement.... I think it really depends on the hospital, specialty, and area of the country, but I have he...

8. Are people really this rude?

   ERRNTraveler replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

   I do not tolerate this- if someone is coughing and will not cover their mouth, they get to wear a mask... :)

9. LAS VEGAS Rate is this right? HELP PLEASE

   ERRNTraveler replied to NCTravellerRN's topic in Travel

   That sounds pretty decent- the stipend might be a little on the low side, though- not sure how much housing costs in Las Vegas...

10. LAS VEGAS Rate is this right? HELP PLEASE

    ERRNTraveler replied to NCTravellerRN's topic in Travel

    Does the 32/hour include free housing???

11. LAS VEGAS Rate is this right? HELP PLEASE

    ERRNTraveler replied to NCTravellerRN's topic in Travel

    You have to remember that you will always make more per diem than you will as a traveler, because per diem you are not getting free housing & travel reimbursement. You are also usually not getting insurance. As a traveler, you are usually getti...

12. any ideas about access nurses agency?

    ERRNTraveler replied to girley1's topic in Travel

    I have spoken with Access Nurses over the phone when looking for assignments, but have never taken an assignment with them- their recruiters give out that "used car salesman" vibe, and they will really low-ball you on pay. Or, they will quote you a ...

13. HELP ! I leave Tomorrow

    ERRNTraveler replied to dmkm2001's topic in Travel

    I agree with the others- if your company cannot find you adequate housing, take the housing stipend, and find your own housing. The local paper and craigslist are great places to find housing.

14. travel nursing..interesting but how?

    ERRNTraveler replied to kitnaw's topic in Travel

    I see that you are from Washington state- WA is not a compact state, so yes, you would need a new license in each and every state you plan on practicing in. Contact the board of nursing in the state you want to travel to to see what their process is...

15. How do you deal with Non-Urgent Patients

    ERRNTraveler replied to mom2michael's topic in Emergency

    Looks like mwboswell has already beat me to it.... :)