ttbird1

ttbird1 has 5 years experience and specializes in med/surg/trauma and surgical stepdown.

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1. Is this a good offer?

   ttbird1 replied to ttbird1's topic in Georgia

   Thanks for the replys. Okay...its not just me than. That offer to me was sorta belittling. I have worked very hard to get where I am as a nurse. I know that I am worth more than that, even in the city of Atlanta. I really like the facility, but I...

2. Is this a good offer?

   ttbird1 posted a topic in Georgia

   Hello, I am an RN relocating to Atlanta. I interviewed with a midtown hospital and actually got a really good vibe. I just recieved a base offer of 24/hr. Yes, coming from Chicago, I went into this already knowing that I would be making a lower w...

3. ER candidate

   ttbird1 posted a topic in Emergency

   Hello to All, I have been a nurse for over 5 years now. I have med/surg/trauma experience in level one trauma facility. My most recent experience is in the level II area of the hospital which also cares for monitored surgical patients. I am now w...

4. Started traveling July 08 -- Reflections and TIPS fon becoming a travel nurse

   ttbird1 replied to redladybird's topic in Travel

   Hello, I see that you are senior member and I need some senior advice. I have never traveled before. But, I am in the process of doing so. My recruiter has kinda killed my hopes. I wanted to travel out of state. I do have mortgage obligations at...

5. Two week notice vs. Leave of Absence

   ttbird1 replied to ttbird1's topic in Travel

   It is unbelievable that you had to endure something as such. What a lack of professionalism at that instution. Lack of Professionalism is another one of the reasons I am unsure if I should attempt to take LOA or 2WN. This is the only place that I'...

6. Two week notice vs. Leave of Absence

   ttbird1 replied to ttbird1's topic in Travel

   Thanks, I am glad that you enjoyed your travel. What was the exact reason that you gave when submitting your leave of absence? Is it okay to say that you are taking a traveling contract? I guess my problem is that I do not want to offend my manage...

7. Two week notice vs. Leave of Absence

   ttbird1 posted a topic in Travel

   Hello, I need some advice. I am planning to travel in the near future. I am currently full-time at an instution where I started my nursing career five years ago. I cannot decide if I am going to put in a two week notice or take a leave of absence...

8. fastaff agency

   ttbird1 replied to adcheek12's topic in Travel

   Hi, Currently, I am taking the steps become a travel nurse. I have applied to both RNNetwork and Fastaff. When I spoke to the recruiter with Fastaff, it was apparent that their pitch was all about the money. I did not really get a feel for the ty...