ChiBearsGirl

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1. Health insurance for family while traveling

   ChiBearsGirl replied to ckelley03's topic in Travel

   Tango or others, can you suggest a private company to go with? I have noticed the cost of insurance through travel companies is usually pretty expensive. I asked an agency what happens if I need emergency surgery or fracture a bone during the assign...

2. Travel Nursing in Chicago and Minneapolis

   ChiBearsGirl replied to talltravelRN's topic in Travel

   I was also going to suggest Favorite Staffing for IL. They do have travel assignments in Chicago. I have not traveled with them but I know people who did and enjoyed their experience. My friend is travelling with them right now in Atlanta and she sai...

3. Newbie starting negotiations, need advice

   ChiBearsGirl replied to ChiBearsGirl's topic in Travel

   I'm glad I posted Dorie, so I could get advice from the seasoned travelers and hear from people in similar situations like you. After the offers started rolling in my gut was telling me something was wrong. My recruiter is a very nice guy and all, bu...

4. Newbie starting negotiations, need advice

   ChiBearsGirl replied to ChiBearsGirl's topic in Travel

   Thanks for the advice everyone. It helps to have those with experience give me tips. The OT rate is $40, but the breakdown of pay does make me uncomfortable. Now I have a better idea of what I need to ask.

5. Any input on tavel nursing compaines??American mobile?

   ChiBearsGirl replied to weatherbugs's topic in Travel

   I think you have a good point, Tango. I know the first assignment is the hardest to get and I will be relieved when the opportunity comes. I have all my certs and the house is being cleared out and readied for sale, but that's not always enough to ga...

6. Newbie starting negotiations, need advice

   ChiBearsGirl posted a topic in Travel

   Hello travelers! I've been a nurse for a few years now and I'm looking to start travel nursing. I tried researching the field and travel companies for a couple of months before I contacted any companies. I decided I'd like to go with Medical Solution...