txmed/surgRN

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1. Older nurses still want to work!

   txmed/surgRN replied to labmom's topic in Career Support

   I too am pushing towards retirement and began working as PRN for different hospitals and on contract occasionally. I find working this way I can not only work when I want, but also where I want. I continue to do 3 shifts a week but will cut back once...

2. Seeking advice (clinical)

   txmed/surgRN replied to AllyRN82's topic in Travel

   My first thought was "did you check the doctor's order before removing the patch?" since it is unusual for a patch to come off in 12 hours. With the pushed med, was it pre-filled syringe or did the other nurse pull it up? I NEVER give a medication t...

3. Newbie, when put "on call" does per diem get reduced?

   txmed/surgRN replied to txmed/surgRN's topic in Travel

   Thank you both for your input. I really appreciate the validation of what I was thinking. I kind of figured that, because it was the end of my contract, maybe the recruiter thought I would just go away. I have refused to speak with him on the phone, ...

4. Newbie, when put "on call" does per diem get reduced?

   txmed/surgRN posted a topic in Travel

   I am on my first travel assignment with LRS healthcare. I don't feel very comfortable with my recruiter, he has said things that never happened. For example, I worked Memorial Day, he told me I would receive holiday pay, didn't show up on my check. C...