Codeman906

Codeman906 has 6 years experience and specializes in ER.

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1. Seattle

   Codeman906 replied to wanderlust99's topic in Travel

   What companies are you guys finding assignments with in Seattle? I have been waiting for something to open up there for over a year, and nothing opens....I have recruiters with Emerald, Trustaff, CCTC, and Flexcare, but still not seeing anything ope...

2. Henry Mayo in Valencia, CA

   Codeman906 replied to sarahc331's topic in Travel

   Im here now in the ER, its not a bad place. Hospital is small, but overall not a bad place to work. The city of Valencia is very nice, and LA is only a short drive away for when you wanna go out.

3. Cross Country TravCorps

   Codeman906 replied to abcnurse123's topic in Travel

   CCTC is a larger company so they have LOTS of contracts available, that being said they seem to be on the cheap side when it comes to pay. They offered me a pay package in Northern Cali that was LESS than what I made as STAFF in KENTUCKY....I told e...

4. Who do you use to manage your housing?

   Codeman906 posted a topic in Travel

   Company Housing vs Private vs Extended Stay vs Craigslist etc Just wanted to hear from other travelers out there as to how they managed their housing Do you take what the company offers you, or do you find your own? If so, what resources do you use t...

5. Can you work on light duty if your traveling?

   Codeman906 posted a topic in Travel

   Hey guys, so I have a question. I am considering scheduling an elective surgery for which I will be required to be on 3-4weeks of light duty. I know the obvious answer is to simply schedule the surgery in between contracts and take the time off, an...

6. Long Distance Travel

   Codeman906 posted a topic in Travel

   So I am fixing to start my first assignment at Stanford in California, and I live in Kentucky. Im driving and traveling alone with my dog. Any tips/suggestions on ways to pass the time on the way, neat things to do, etc? How long would you estimate...

7. Travel assignment in San Fran area

   Codeman906 replied to RNewbie's topic in Travel

   I feel your pain, I have 5 years ER experience, but Im a new traveller and I just took my first assignment and was totally low balled. Its worth it for me just for the experience of where I am going, but in the future im going to try and shoot for a...

8. How Negotiable is your Pay Rate

   Codeman906 posted a topic in Travel

   I'm new to the travel industry, but I have about 5 years ER Experience, I just took my first assignment and i'm fixing to start it, but In my initial excitement I accepted the position before I really took everything into perspective. Its a great ed...

9. Assignment at Stanford

   Codeman906 replied to Codeman906's topic in Travel

   Exactly!But ya I went against my better judgement and went with AM just because I wanted Stanford, and they totally low balled me. Is it worth pushing for more money? What are the odds I'll get overtime if I want it?

10. Assignment at Stanford

    Codeman906 replied to Codeman906's topic in Travel

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11. Assignment at Stanford

    Codeman906 replied to Codeman906's topic in Travel

    Yea, It ended up just being an interview with the manager, and Im super excited because its STANFORD, but I honestly do feel like I am being low balled. Its not more than im already making in Kentucky, and in KY I get overtime. If I can get all the...

12. Moving to San Francisco from KY

    Codeman906 replied to Codeman906's topic in California

    Thank you everyone for all the excellent comments and suggestions! I will be taking a travel assignment there soon, and I hope this will help me get my foot in the door! As far as the weather goes, one of the main reasons I love the area is due to t...

13. Assignment at Stanford

    Codeman906 posted a topic in Travel

    I have a telephone interview coming up with Stanford University in the ER for at travel position. Any insight on what I can expect?

14. Moving to San Francisco from KY

    Codeman906 posted a topic in California

    Hey Guys, I have read through the other discussions and I know it seems repetitive but I need some help. I am currently an RN in the ER in Kentucky. I have been here for 5 years. I traveled to SF on vacation a while back, and fell in love. I want...

15. Prescription Coverage as a Travel Nurse

    Codeman906 replied to Codeman906's topic in Travel

    Wow NedRN, that is actually very helpful and gives me a few new ideas to try out. The only thing I am unsure of is if that will work because Adderall is infact controlled. Adderall is basically Amphetamine Salts, so what worrys me is the doctor in ...