samb0105

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1. Where to go...

   samb0105 posted a topic in Florida

   My husband and I have always loved Florida. We have family all over the states and spend a lot of time there. I have been an RN for 14 months. I have a year exp in SNF/Rehab/LTC. We are looking for a good area for us to settle in to. We are lookin...

2. What Do I Pack?!?

   samb0105 replied to samb0105's topic in Travel

   Thanks so much for the suggestions.

3. What Do I Pack?!?

   samb0105 posted a topic in Travel

   So I am heading out on my first travel assignment in a few days. Its in a small town in Nebraska. Housing is hard to find there so I have agreed to stay in a nice hotel for the first 5-7 days so that I can look around for housing. My husband and p...

4. How much do Nurses really make?

   samb0105 replied to GtownhoyasDC's topic in Georgia

   I live in northeast tennessee and its so crazy to see all these different salaries. A hospital position for an RN with 13 months expereince pays $18.11. In LTC you can make around $23-24 as an RN.

5. FIRST travel assignment...afraid I have been low balled!!!

   samb0105 replied to docpsychrn's topic in Travel

   I am a nurse with 18 months experience. I have taking a position on a rehab unit in Nebraska. My take home pay is $1200 that does not include housing which they are taking care of as well as our rental car.

6. Really need some advice...

   samb0105 replied to samb0105's topic in Med-Surg

   I got the job :) It is certainly not the pay that I make in LTC but the benefits are really great so I start in one week.

7. Really need some advice...

   samb0105 replied to samb0105's topic in Med-Surg

   Thanks so much for your response. I was getting so discouraged because my applications were not even being considered but I got the chance to speak with a recruiter for a hospital about 30min away this morning. She seemed very interested and I am g...

8. Really need some advice...

   samb0105 posted a topic in Med-Surg

   I worked on a Cardiac PCU/Tele (night shift) for alittle over 6 months directly after graduating. It was at a hospital that did not offer good pay or benefits. I was offered a position at a SNF facility with a much higher pay rate on day shift clos...

9. Need Help With First Offer

   samb0105 replied to samb0105's topic in Travel

   I have actually done a lot of research but am very nervous as I am sure many first time travelers are. I thought the best advice would come from those who have been in my shoes before. I appreciate all your information.

10. Need Help With First Offer

    samb0105 posted a topic in Travel

    I have received my first offer as a travel nurse. Its a 13 wk med-surg position in Casper, WY. The offer was so confusing but basically its that I will get an $800 travel allowance and $230 wk for a car rental. Then I will receive $1150 per week (...

11. RTG Medical Travel

    samb0105 posted a topic in Travel

    I am new to traveling and have spoken to several companies in the past week. I really like the recruiter that called from RTG Medical. Has anyone worked with them in the past that can give me some insight into your experience?

12. LTC Travel RN

    samb0105 posted a topic in Travel

    Does anyone know of any LTC travel positions for RNs? I have 7 months Cardiac PCU experience and 6 months LTC (RN Manager/Staff Development) experience. My husband and I would love the opportunity to travel but I cannot seem to find many companies t...

13. Exit Hesi

    samb0105 posted a topic in NCLEX

    It will be time to take my exit hesi in May and I am sooo nervous. Does anyone have any tips or things they used to study? It seems like it has been so long since we went over some of this information..

14. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    samb0105 replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Is there a list of hospitals you can work at?

15. Johnson City Medical - JCMC

    samb0105 replied to samb0105's topic in Tennessee

    My email is [email protected] would you care to email me? I have a few questions for you! Thanks!