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1. Travelers Conference?

   northcalgirl replied to northcalgirl's topic in Travel

   I dont know if it is always in Vegas or if they are open to new locales...I just know that it was in Vegas last year and this year too. If I am not mistaken, I think it was in vegas the year before last but I did not attend then. sheronep - Yes!! It...

2. Travelers Conference?

   northcalgirl replied to northcalgirl's topic in Travel

   No kidding! Found the same thing. So I finalized my plans for the Aria. Couldn't resist - it will be a vacation. Also - the conference gets started early so I want to be able to crawl out of bed and make breakfast time (8 to 9am) there with ever...

3. Travel assignment in San Fran area

   northcalgirl replied to RNewbie's topic in Travel

   I am currently on assignment in the East Bay area. I love it here, about 30 minute drive to downtown SF. Housing is a bit cheaper in East Bay (and I assume north and south bay area too but dont know about theses areas as much) and it is VERY nice h...

4. What Do I Pack?!?

   northcalgirl replied to samb0105's topic in Travel

   Love the comments, NedRN! Soooo true! I remember when I left for my first assignment, I can't believe now how much stuff I took. I shed more and more over the past year. I was a bit dillusional on how much I NEEDED! Especially, when it came to c...

5. Las vegas travel

   northcalgirl replied to ncnursie's topic in Travel

   When does your assignment start? Are you planning on attending the Travelers Conference there in October? I have been to Vegas twice (on the strip of course) and loved it. I think it would be an exciting place for an assignment. However, I did h...

6. Travelers Conference?

   northcalgirl replied to northcalgirl's topic in Travel

   OK - I know of another nurse that is going and is looking for another female to share a room with at the Aria. Anyone interested in connecting with her?

7. First Travel Assignment... Advice needed...

   northcalgirl replied to T800's topic in Travel

   Trust your instincts! This does NOT sound right. Most professional staffing companies have a housing department and make sure that you have safe, decent housing...especially for a NEW traveler!!! This is bad sign #1. Most good agencies will hold...

8. Travelers Conference?

   northcalgirl replied to northcalgirl's topic in Travel

   Wow! $58.00 is a great price! I also just checked on the Monte Carlo which is right next door and walking distance to the ARIA and the rate is only $84.00 / night. Huh...now I am torn! I am waiting to hear from my friend who is a traveler and als...

9. Travelers Conference?

   northcalgirl replied to northcalgirl's topic in Travel

   Yeah! It is great to hear so many of you are going! I am really looking forward to it. What hotel is everyone staying at? I think I am going to spring for a room at the ARIA so I can be close to the action. (slightly expensive but WAY more conven...

10. How to receive mail when traveling

    northcalgirl replied to sweetgurly25's topic in Travel

    I use my sister's house as my "permanent address" as she is stable and not going anywhere! With that said, I do pay her "rent" each month for tax purposes and in return, she handles my mail. She can tell what is junk and what is not. I pre-purch...

11. CA Nursing Pay.............the way to go!!

    northcalgirl replied to shushu's topic in Travel

    Oh, then you should be fine. Is your home in California? I know that the pay rates are higher but generally, the cost of living is higher. I am currently living in the bay area and pay 1450.00 for small apartment. I am originally from the south s...

12. Travelers Conference?

    northcalgirl posted a topic in Travel

    Is anyone else going to the Travelers Conference in October? I just registered and thought I would post info about it here in case other nurses don't know about it. I went for the first time last year and had a great time. I was only considering t...

13. Distance from hospital to apartment

    northcalgirl replied to Italia61703's topic in Travel

    Ok - I have one question and one comment. I am curious about how difficult if would be if you get there and decide that the commute would be treachourous, to get new housing from your company. My guess is that this is NOT easy but I have not had to ...

14. New to travel nursing questions??

    northcalgirl replied to tinasueb73's topic in Travel

    Have you considered attending The Travelers Conference? It is in Las Vegas in October (fairly close to Phoenix). I have only been once, last year but it was a great place to get my questions answered (and I met some other great travelers too). I w...