packtraveler06

packtraveler06 has 5 years experience and specializes in ICU/CCU/TICU/NICU/PICU.

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1. Texas travel agencies?

   packtraveler06 replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Travel

   Medical Solutions often has assignments available in TX. I am not sure about NICU jobs, I work primarily adult ICU but you could look at the website or give them a call.

2. Desert Regional Medical Center v. Eisenhower

   packtraveler06 replied to BrookeRN2006's topic in Travel

   I worked at DRMC as a travel nurse in the ICU. Not the best assignment I have had. They tend to "dump" on the travelers and the level of care is poor. They also make you fill out employee paper work and your paychecks are thru DRMC not your travel co...

3. Medical Solutions?

   packtraveler06 replied to rednurse13's topic in Travel

   I have worked with Medical solutions since 2007 and yes they are truly great. I left a sister company of Cross Country to work for MS and made a great decision. I never have problems with payroll, housing, stipends or reimbursements. My recruiter cal...

4. Favorite Assignment

   packtraveler06 replied to stayseerrn's topic in Travel

   What a great idea!!! 1. St. Johns hospital in Tulsa OK, great staff and the neuro/trauma ICU is busy with lots of interesting cases. 2. St. Josephs hospital Milwaukee WI inner city hospital with very critical patients and awesome staff.

5. Travel nursing -- is it dead?

   packtraveler06 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Travel

   Thanks Goss, very well put!!!

6. Trustaff and medical solutions

   packtraveler06 replied to AussieRNinHI's topic in Travel

   I have been with Medical Solutions for 2+ years and haven't had one single problem with them. The paperwork is easy to interpret and breaks everything down for you. My housing and housing package is always excellent. If you have any other questions f...

7. Desert Regional Medical Center

   packtraveler06 replied to travelisit!'s topic in Travel

   Ditto! If I had known you were thinking about taking a position I could have warned you!!! I was there in early 2008 and had the same horrible experience. Patient care is poor at best and they would make us clock out for our lunches and then work thr...

8. First travel assignment - Texas

   packtraveler06 replied to cryptic12's topic in Travel

   I was VERY happy to leave SA. I thought the city was dirty and unorganized. I have spoken to travel nurses who loved it.... Guess it just depends on what you are looking for.....

9. First travel assignment - Texas

   packtraveler06 replied to cryptic12's topic in Travel

   I am currently working in San Antonio on a travel assignment. Try to get a contract at Methodist or Baptist, the other hospital system in town tends to abuse the travel nurses. The north side of town is nice, but traffic is terrible so make sure your...

10. Help! I'm Overpacking!!

    packtraveler06 replied to Spiderella's topic in Travel

    Don't forget if you like to shop.... you are going to need space for the goodies you purchased on your assignment. I also try to go with a color scheme. I rarely wear pastels so most of my clothing is in primary colors so I can mix and match. The few...

11. Fellow Traveler, Do You Have A Contract For The First of The Year?

    packtraveler06 replied to neurorn6's topic in Travel

    Try to be patient, I have been looking for 6wks and just go a job for 1/5 on friday. I usually use two different travel companies, but this time around I handed my profile out like candy!! (I would not normally recommend this method as it is very tim...

12. medical solutions

    packtraveler06 replied to smallsatori's topic in Travel

    I have been employed by Medical Solutions (Omaha NE) for about 2yrs. Great company to work for! Good Luck

13. Cross Country vs. American Mobile

    packtraveler06 replied to jack4408's topic in Travel

    Does anyone know if there is a website that breaks down who owns what? I was under the impression that the company I work for is a small privately owned company out of Omaha. Is there a way to confirm this info? Thx

14. Cross Country vs. American Mobile

    packtraveler06 replied to jack4408's topic in Travel

    I worked for a "sister" company of CC (medstaff) my first few assignments. My recruiter was very nice, but never seemed to accomplish any tasks. It would take weeks to clear up any problems (I had numerous problems, like putting me in a beautiful dup...

15. Floating too much?

    packtraveler06 replied to Ashes's topic in Travel

    I have been working as a travel nurse in various ICU's for over 2 years. My current assignment is the first time I have ever been forced to float!!! I also DO NOT consider cardiac tele a comparable unit to the ICU. When I interviewed the hospital tol...