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  1. California

    I love this topic since I am looking to do the same. I too am from GA.. its been 2 months since I am waiting on my license so this makes me worry now that it might take 4 months. I was hoping to start late Oct. or early Nov.
  2. Low offer??

    thanks NedRN! Actually pay is a big part for me. I do want experiences but I am also looking to make more than I do now working overtime and PRN. I know I will be but I just don't want to be low balled. Luckily, from reading this thread, I knew some...
  3. Low offer??

    Hello all! I have received my first offer and my research tells me this is low. UCSF - PICU first 8hours taxable is 24.50 last 4hours 28.58 245 weekly meals and incidentals 1675/month for housing The housing seems ridiculously low for San Fran. Sh...
  4. Peds CVICU RN making the leap to Cali!

    So NEW Question... I am considering doing 4 week contracts. Reason being, I was suppose to go on this adventure with my boyfriend BUT he got a great permanent job so our plans have changed. I was thinking, instead of 13 week contracts.. why not do a ...
  5. Peds CVICU RN making the leap to Cali!

    Thanks NedRN. Just for those looking for info like myself... I spoke with 2 agencies today regarding living by the Bay. I would say both essentially told me the same thing in regards to pay and stipends; Around $1800 (Which I think is ridiculous for...
  6. Peds CVICU RN making the leap to Cali!

    Thanks! One of the reasons I want to go out there is to better my quality of life; I already drive 1.5 hours back and forth now with my current job thanks to Atlanta traffic . It is true that saving costs can come in all forms and I am open to them! ...
  7. Peds CVICU RN making the leap to Cali!

    NedRN Thank you!! Once i am at that stage In This process I will definitely be posting here for your advice. You are an amazing resource to us Newbies. It is greatly appreciated!
  8. Peds CVICU RN making the leap to Cali!

    Thank you for your suggestion! I will definitely look I to that area. I have read where Sunnyvale and Santa Clara may be good?
  9. Peds CVICU RN making the leap to Cali!

    I have another questions... I have already signed up with 3 agencies; as I wait on my CA license and do more research, how do I negotiate pay and benefits exactly? Do I let the other agency know that the first agency offered me a better deal? I have...
  10. Peds CVICU RN making the leap to Cali!

    Thank you so much NedRN! I really had a hard time undertanding the breakdown on the agencies' websites.
  11. Hello everyone! I am a Peds cardiac ICU RN (2 years of experience in a top 5 facility in the country) who is looking to make the big leap into travel nursing to California (my boyfriend will be coming with as well * :) * ). I just have a few questi...
  12. Feeling down; Received first bad evaluation

    Thank you everyone!! First let me clarify the time of orientation: We do 6 weeks on a the step down unit and then 14 weeks in the ICU. So it still is quite some time. I now will be doing 16 weeks instead of 14. my strengths have been great charting a...
  13. Hey everyone, I have been working in a pediatric Cardiac ICU for the past 8 weeks as a new grad. I love my job and the fact that I am learning new things everyday! I just had my first evaluation today and it was not the best. They are extending my or...
  14. Got the good pop up! How i passed

    1 math maybe 8-10 SATA 10 drugs maybe But as everyone else has said, every test is different have confidence in yourself and trust your instincts :)
  15. Got the good pop up! How i passed

    Thanks! It was just like Kaplan! It wasn't hard surprisingly. I didn't have that many sata. I knew all the drugs. A lot of priority!!!