KyRNBSN

KyRNBSN has 18 years experience and specializes in Case Management, Cardiac, ER.

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1. Breaking into Case Management ?

   KyRNBSN replied to mathilda843's topic in Case Management

   I have a history of Tele, Cardiac Stepdown, ER, and Travel.. I got tired of commuting to work at decent hospitals and took a position as a unit manager at a local Nursing home.. From there, I moved into an MDS position in the same building and am now...

2. Which Companies offer This

   KyRNBSN posted a topic in Travel

   I need an assignment pretty quickly I need Housing with Utilities paid Travel to and from And Rental car allowance or provided transportation to and from work I also would like 48+ hours Which companies out there offer this? anyone?

3. getting started in Travel Nursing

   KyRNBSN replied to DCCCRNn2005's topic in Travel

   Many posts here can tell you the basics. But here are a few tips 1: register with more than one travel company but investigate all companies on forums for feedback before registering. 2.: don't quit your currert job until you are ready to travel.. ...

4. Highest hourly rates seen $$$$$

   KyRNBSN replied to surething1's topic in Travel

   Also depends on Which specialty. I've seen offers for Dialysis or NICU nurses in upwards of $75 an hour when there is a high demand. If your looking for what to expect in pay somewhere.. As a rule, I can stay at home, sleep in my own bed, and make $...

5. Clinical instructor drunk or on something

   KyRNBSN replied to ICUNurseJess's topic in General Students

   If she was drunk of under the influence, there are programs out there that can help her. If someone reports her. It is in the CI's best interest that it be investigated. Could save her career.

6. Local Agencies or Traveling Agencies?

   KyRNBSN replied to shannonFNP's topic in Travel

   Most companies will require you to have 1-2 years minimum under your belt in practice as an RN before they will even consider letting you travel.. CNA and LVN experience is not included in this. (some might consider the LVN practice but very few) I...

7. The BEST Companies

   KyRNBSN replied to silly1982's topic in Travel

   I was screwed in a contract by one in the evil empire back in 2002.. read LOTS of forums, and get a good feel for the general vibes of the company. One persons bad contract doesn't mean its a bad company.. may be a bad recruiter.. but when majority...

8. needing some advice

   KyRNBSN replied to mikeLPN2RN's topic in Travel

   Agree, Look into the high demand areas in traveling, Any of the ICU'S, CCU's, CVICU, Dialysis, Oncology, PICU, NICU. These all get better pay, more offers and are always in high demand. Also ER. I wish I had known all that 14 years ago when I fir...

9. Traveling by air....what about a car?

   KyRNBSN replied to Guardian's topic in Travel

   priceline.com and do the bid.. where you can get 25% off average prices. Might have to turn it in and rerent every couple of weeks but I know several ppl who did this while they were in Hawaii on assignment and it worked out really well. good luck t...

10. Help! Need new agency for NV

    KyRNBSN replied to tifftaff81's topic in Travel

    you didn't say who your current company was.. I know a few months back this company was needing something in Nevada Western Staffing at 1-888-764-0067 No idea if they are good or bad, never spoken with them. Also Try Fastaff.. The last email they se...

11. good but grrr...

    KyRNBSN replied to Kait's topic in Travel

    before settling for that, check out Trinity staffing, They have some offices down there and could probably get you a contract there with better pay.. I promise you local staff makes at least that much. Don't get robbed.. Just because its considered ...

12. I am 51 y/o, is it too late? (need honesty)

    KyRNBSN replied to wandaeh's topic in Missouri

    My mother Graduated RN school at 52.. so no.. its never too late. Depending on your physical fitness, where you work could be an issue depending on how busy the unit it. (Ive seen an 82 year old ER nurse.. so its possible) Just be cautious where yo...

13. Anyone working in a Cath Lab in Lexington?

    KyRNBSN replied to cclnurse's topic in Kentucky

    I didn't work in the cath lab but i worked 4 north cardaic stepdown, and everyone on that floor is very close and work very well together(on nights anyway) House supervisors were great and very helpful.. some of the unit coodinators should be teachi...

14. High Paying Travel Jobs inAlaska?

    KyRNBSN replied to focker0920's topic in Travel

    Try World Wide medical Staffing, I saw on another board that they has some positions in Alaska.. might have been PICU, but im sure if they staff PICU there is chance for other openings. World Wide Medical Staffing of Michigan

15. I'm close to freaking out..

    KyRNBSN replied to tinderbox's topic in Travel

    First of all, don't rely on just one company to be looking for you an assignment. Sign up with several. Many offer assignments where others do not. also, some companies such as Fastaff and Trinity have shorter or rapid response type assignments.. ...