tarheelpenguin

tarheelpenguin has 7 years experience and specializes in labor and delivery.

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1. Hca

   tarheelpenguin replied to AMANSVIEW's topic in Travel

   Ive worked at three HCA hospitals, one in TX, CA, and south FL. I really loved it and actually extended at 2 of the hospitals, the ones in CA and TX. The one in south FL was horrible all over, crazy staff to patient ratios and one of the few places I...

2. Any L&D, MNB Travelers Here?

   tarheelpenguin replied to strawboss's topic in Travel

   Most places require two years, and if you're gonna be a traveler and expect to function independently after 1 or 2 shifts of orientation, I highly recommend it. Not to say I know you, or your level of experience, but I too went as a new grad to a lar...

3. Compact States

   tarheelpenguin replied to bonesrn's topic in Travel

   Lol... since no one seems to be answering you question here goes... I too am a permanent resident of NC, and Texas has been the only compact state Ive traveled to and the only one I would consider relocating to. The weather is warm mostly all year, t...

4. Travel Nursing in CA

   tarheelpenguin replied to Kittyfeet's topic in Travel

   I havent did an assignment in Monterey, but it is a beautiful area. We used to visit there often while I was on assignment in San Jose. It seems to be a quiet and smaller area, so if you're into more relaxing by the beach than a busy metro area you w...

5. Taxable rate + Per Diem = need help!

   tarheelpenguin replied to larniegrl's topic in Travel

   Oh my gosh this must be with American Mobile! They told me the same b.s. with an assignment I took in Cali and I got completely screwed! If its really about the location you wanna be in then take the job, if you can stomach the low pay.

6. V.A. Travel Program

   tarheelpenguin replied to MedicLifelineRN's topic in Travel

   I havent worked in a VA hospital, but I did at an Army Medical Center and yea be prepared for some frustration in dealing with the P85 form needed to get military clearance. Especially if you've had any "bumps" in the road with legal troubles.

7. New to travel-- Is it supposed to be this hard to get a position? PLEASE advise!

   tarheelpenguin replied to SKynardRN's topic in Travel

   Agreed! The hardest time I had getting an assignment was when I havent yet done one. Even though I had over 2 yrs as an experienced l&d nurse I wasnt considered an experienced traveler. After I finished that first assignment things came alot easi...

8. Any young african american travel nurses?

   tarheelpenguin replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

   Awww I loved my Bakersfield assignment, although it would have much more to do with the people I worked with rather than the city. Lol. To answer Chivon's question definitely California I loved, and Texas is also a favorite bc the people here are so...

9. Just had my phone interview

   tarheelpenguin replied to janee214's topic in Travel

   That's typical of Kaiser interviews where they ask you about drips common on your floor and about your intervention to certain situations that might arise on the floor. If you've had any amount of experience in your field, I'm sure you did fine so do...

10. Just had my phone interview

    tarheelpenguin replied to janee214's topic in Travel

    That's typical of Kaiser interviews where they ask you about drips common on your floor and about your intervention to certain situations that might arise on the floor. If you've had any amount of experience in your field, I'm sure you did fine so do...

11. Any L&D, MNB Travelers Here?

    tarheelpenguin replied to strawboss's topic in Travel

    I agree with baglady, Im an l&d traveler and have been traveling since 2006. It would be wise to get several licenses first if you do not live in a Compact state, especially in California (since so many jobs are available there and it is no longe...

12. Is NovaPro any good?

    tarheelpenguin replied to laborRn01's topic in Travel

    What did Sheila lie to you about? I haven worked with them, but Sheila has called me several times to try to get me to work with them.

13. Travel Assignment In La - Kaiser Sunset Vs. USC

    tarheelpenguin replied to mskate's topic in Travel

    SFrom past experience, I would never work at a Kaiser facility again. They treat travelers like indentured servants. However USC is in not the best area, as long as they place you in safe housing USC would be the better deal. Good luck in your new as...

14. computer charting experience required for travel?

    tarheelpenguin replied to seaglass123's topic in Travel

    Hi Seaglass, I would say 98% of the places I've worked has had computer charting. I don't think its a requirenent that you have experience with computers charting as long as you're able to pick up quickly on their systems. With only 1 day of orientat...

15. Kaiser exclusive to American Mobile

    tarheelpenguin replied to registeredin06's topic in Travel

    Have you ever worked for kaiser before? I just finished working a contract in the Inland area of CA and was not happy. I worked l&d there, and while the staff was wonderful I had alot of problems with Kaiser's orientation, my schedule and getting...