jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Travel
Nice ICU man! I'm working for the va so my short term pay isn't that great but I'm making the long play. I'm looking to do 2 more years that will give me 10yrs in the system an able to draw some small pension when I turn 57. Id like to shed that ball...
jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Travel
Thanks for clarifying the facts Ned! Anyhow, now that this thread has been necrod id love to hear peoples covid crisis salary info. Are you travelers knocking the contracts outa the park? I've heard of the legendary 10k weekly contracts but have only...
jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Travel
Thanks for the input chris. I would go to highest bidder anywhere in country. I would aim for west coast due to pt/RN staffing laws but open to anything. Thanks
jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Travel
My question was cash payment based. I appreciate your input about the successfull assignment thing but i was raised on hell nursing and am familiar with the worst this country can throw at RNs. I did years a HCA south florida hospitals. That also inc...
Hi everybody! Curious how much I should aim for on my first 13week contract? What do you guys consider a good weekly pay? Im thinking 1500 net a week plus housing paid for is a good deal. Are you guys getting that or more? I am an ICU nurse with 9+ y...
jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Government
Ya I thought it was more than interesting, mostly insulting. It bothers me. The recruiter basically said take it or leave it because this VA hasn't established seperate pay scale for per diem. I know per diem is new at this VA and the gov is very slo...
jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Government
Well I did write to the HR contact and told her the pay offer seemed unusually low for perdiem in my market and outlined several major hospitals and chains and what their per diem pay was. I also mentioned that it seemed the pay I was offered seemed ...
Hello everyone. Well I am really excited to start working at the VA. Im also an Army Reservist and figure I will genuinely enjoy this patient population. I am also aware that the working conditions will most likely be pretty decent. So I am excited! ...
jerrylundergard replied to New1LT's topic in Government
Hello New1LT. Did they just assign you to Ft. Benning? Or did you have it on your initial dream sheet you filled out during application? Did anyone ever call you to see if thats where you wanted to go? I heard that someone calls you to work out your ...
jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Government
Thanks for the heads up on RFO. My AKO RFO is empty. I am still waiting for my 368 as it was just sent to USARC. So Im most likely a little ways out from orders yet. Anyone have the 8A check sheet? Im at 9 months now in CVICU and I have heard its 15...
jerrylundergard replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government
My buddy just got back from BOLC. He got around 800 for travel and perdiem. He got that about 3 weeks after being back. He still hasnt been paid for BOLC regular pay. Hes been back around a month I believe. Weve been in Reserves over a year and have ...
jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Government
I think they are working on my 368 now cause the Major (G1) at brigade wanted to know ASAP if I still wanted my 368 processed. She got an email from USARC saying to get my 368 processed ASAP since it was still hangin around from November and cause I ...