MarcyRN

MarcyRN has 7 years experience and specializes in Intensive Care.

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1. Guam, anyone?

   MarcyRN posted a topic in Travel

   Hi, Travelers. Just got offered a 13 week contract on Guam today. In theory, it sounded super adventurous and exciting and amazing. Now that I have the offer, I'm freaking out a little. Has anyone out there ever done a contract on Guam? I wonder abou...

2. On Contract when a Hospital Strikes

   MarcyRN replied to Bluebolt's topic in Travel

   So what happened? It's now a week after your original posts...are you gonna give us the update? Feel like I'm watching a soap opera. ;-)

3. Navigating pay rates, stipends, taxes, etc. Mind blown!

   MarcyRN replied to MarcyRN's topic in Travel

   Wow, Ned. Thanks. I get it, I really do....just still feels and seems kind of shady to me. I want a deal like Blunt Force Trauma has....a decent, competitive rate, AND a paid-for hotel to lay my head down between shifts. LOL. That's all. I'll pay the...

4. Navigating pay rates, stipends, taxes, etc. Mind blown!

   MarcyRN replied to MarcyRN's topic in Travel

   You guys are awesome. BFT, I'm looking into Fastaff today! Ned, thanks for all the sage advice.

5. Navigating pay rates, stipends, taxes, etc. Mind blown!

   MarcyRN replied to MarcyRN's topic in Travel

   It's weird, because I've been told two different things by two recruiters within days of each other. Both claim their information comes from "IRS guidelines." Recruiter A states that if your permanent residence is at least 50 miles from your workpla...

6. Navigating pay rates, stipends, taxes, etc. Mind blown!

   MarcyRN replied to MarcyRN's topic in Travel

   Thanks for the reply, BFT! Could you clarify -- you're making $45 an hour/48 hour guarantee (NICE!) and you're housed in the Candlewood Suites (I think I would love that, too!)...does Fastaff pay for that, or do you? I have no issues staying in a hot...

7. Navigating pay rates, stipends, taxes, etc. Mind blown!

   MarcyRN replied to MarcyRN's topic in Travel

   Hi, Ned. Great points, but the 74K figure above would actually INCLUDE housing, which I have to find myself, as a stipend. So deduct from that my hotel or apartment rental costs and, depending where I am, could eat a LOT of that, plus I'm still payin...

8. Navigating pay rates, stipends, taxes, etc. Mind blown!

   MarcyRN replied to MarcyRN's topic in Travel

   Oh, one more question. What about all the agencies that advertise $40 + an hour AND free, private housing? I always thought that in travel nursing, furnished housing was pretty much provided for you, in addition to, and exclusive of, your salary. Do ...

9. Navigating pay rates, stipends, taxes, etc. Mind blown!

   MarcyRN replied to MarcyRN's topic in Travel

   Thanks so much for alll the insight, seasoned travelers. I hadn't thought at all about that low hourly rate affecting things like overtime, workman's comp, etc. Overall, it's a lot to think about. I certainly don't want to be a target for an IRS audi...

10. Navigating pay rates, stipends, taxes, etc. Mind blown!

    MarcyRN posted a topic in Travel

    Hello, travelers! I am a new traveler. Actually, I spent last winter in Florida, but was hired directly by a hospital system at a flat hourly rate, which I thought was stellar, and had to find housing on my own. That was all fine and went off without...

11. Guidance for a new case manager?

    MarcyRN replied to MarcyRN's topic in Hospice

    Thanks for sharing your experiences, everyone. I have been at this job for about two months now. And I'm completely on the fence about it. I LOVE the patient and family contact. I mean, seriously, how many people have jobs where they're thanked profu...

12. Always wanted to be a Hospice Nurse

    MarcyRN replied to beatrice1's topic in Hospice

    Hi, Beatrice! I'm very much like you. I went to nursing school in my late 30s with the sole intent of becoming a hospice nurse because of the amazing experience I had with the hospice nurses caring for my dad, and, 18 months later, my mom. I guess my...

13. meds for actively dying

    MarcyRN replied to pnhopeful's topic in Hospice

    Tewdles, I LOVE all your posts. You're like a hospice guru! I have learned so much from you and just wanted to say thank you! Pnhopeful: I agree. Use what you've got! I agree with NC29mom -- look at the symptomology. Are they having rapid respiration...

14. I need help processing my first hospice patient experience.

    MarcyRN replied to pkateRN's topic in Hospice

    Ooops. Just saw that you were hired at a VA hospital. Sorry. Missed that. (I'm having wine with dinner!) LOL!

15. I need help processing my first hospice patient experience.

    MarcyRN replied to pkateRN's topic in Hospice

    Honey, many (most?) residents are idiots! LOL. You'll get no argument from me! I think it sounds like you're doing an absolutely awesome job, especially as a new grad! Are you in a hospital setting? I guess you must be to be dealing with residents. I...