theopenroad54

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  1. Question about travel staffing and "shortage"

    It's been my experience that it is still much cheaper to hire travel nurses than it is to maintain full-time employees over the long term. The cost of orientation alone is much more cost-effective with a traveller. It's the difference between 1-2 day...
  2. First Travel Assignment... Advice needed...

    I feel for you, I really do! I have been through pretty much the same scenario that you've given above. For the past month or month and a half, I have been applying to around five or six separate agencies. In this time, I've yet to find one that offe...
  3. Still searching, but uncertain of the options

    Thanks emilee. I'm just very sorry to be the bearer of bad news like this. As for the companies I'm looking into, I am pursuing the very best of Highway Hypodermics. This is a supposedly private website devoted to analysing various travel agencies an...
  4. Still searching, but uncertain of the options

    Just an update. First off, thank you all for your comments and insights. Just like JWRN104 said, I too don't feel like I'm alone in what I'm experiencing here. It seems like every time I allow myself too believe that this is going to start moving for...
  5. Still searching, but uncertain of the options

    I've put in a few topics on this site, and got some excellent responses and info. The search goes on. I've talked to a few recruiters. Some good, some not so good. I talked to a recruiter yesterday from near the top of the list on Highway Hypodermics...
  6. Still searching, but uncertain of the options

    I've put in a few topics on this site, and got some excellent responses and info. The search goes on. I've talked to a few recruiters. Some good, some not so good. I talked to a recruiter yesterday from near the top of the list on Highway Hypodermics...
  7. How do I approach the ICU 2 year wall?

    I haven't been on for awhile. First off, let me thank everyone for their kind words and insights. You've all been a great help. I've been having a little trouble with an obstacle to the type of position I'm seeking. I've been talking to some recruit...
  8. Working with more than one agency?

    Of coarse, I don't mean taking assignments with 2 agencies at once. That would be physically impossible. LOL. The question I have is, is it a good idea to keep myself on "retainer" (I guess that's right word) with more than one agency, or are there ...
  9. A question about "negotiating"

    Great responses! Just the sort of info I needed. Thank you for your insights . These are things that I've experienced breifly, but never really took the time to clarify. It's important to do it right this time cause it's going toward an advanced degr...
  10. A question about "negotiating"

    I have a question about negotiating your pay rate and perks when signing up for a travelling assignment. I am beginning to apply for and look into various travel agencies, and am intersted on finding out the best ways to get the most out of my assign...
  11. Recovering travelling nurse with questions

    Hi Pinkmegan. First off, this is not an attempt to diagnose or prescribe treatment for you. Taking anothers inventory is a no-no, and I do not want that responsibilty. I'm not even sure if your talking about addiction. All I can say is, and I know t...
  12. Recovering travelling nurse with questions

    Thank you crazyoldnurse. I truly appreciate the concern. I particularly liked the HOW reference. I do not want to hide my addictive ways. I am a very grateful recovering addict with no delusions about the possiblity of using again. Anyone who knows t...
  13. Recovering travelling nurse with questions

    Thanks for the insights. And yes, I meant a permanent addy for whatever travel company I may sign on with. The last time I travelled, I had to list a permanent residence to the company that I was travelling with for federal tax purposes or some such,...
  14. Recovering travelling nurse with questions

    I'm not new to travelling nursing, but I am under a slightly different situation. First, a little about me. I've been a nurse for almost 25 years, & have worked everthing from psych to ICU. 5 years ago, I self-reported a problem with alcohol and ...
  15. Is night shift intolerance worth the $$ and Bennies??

    I have been working the night shifts in a couple of hospitals for 10 - 15 years now, and I love it! Wouldn't trade it if they offered me the same pay to go to days. I am by my nature a very structured and organized person, and from my experience, thi...