jks_05

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1. Hospital specific tests before contract

   jks_05 replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Travel

   Hospitals definitely still use the PBDS. I traveled 2200 miles to my first travel contract last summer, went through hospital orientation, and had started orienting on the floor, only for them to say "Btw, you have to take the PBDS Friday. If you f...

2. How to choose between 3 agencies

   jks_05 replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Travel

   I'm a new traveler, finishing up my 2nd assignment, just got my 3rd, and I have been with Aureus for both locations so far. They have been nothing but helpful and friendly to me. My pay is comparable to what other travelers with different companies...

3. Seattle

   jks_05 replied to wanderlust99's topic in Travel

   I worked in Tacoma last year and I loved it. Really any of those smaller towns in that area are great. Gig Harbor is beautiful. Bremerton is on the other side of the sound but a ferry ride away from the city. I've heard Auburn is nice, but seems ...

4. Best hospitals in California?

   jks_05 replied to RN313's topic in Travel

   I've heard Torrance, CA is nice this time of year.

5. Has anyone worked at any of the Sutter Hospitals as a traveler or contingent staff

   jks_05 replied to positivethinker's topic in Travel

   positivethinker, there's no need to be so defensive and argumentative over something so juvenile. You asked a question, and Ned answered it. He just added an afterthought. Not a big deal. I, for one, appreciate the added opinions and as much info...

6. CA finger print cards??!!

   jks_05 replied to cn4333's topic in Travel

   Yup, I waited for about a month for my fingerprint card. Eventually I ran out of time and just flew to Sacramento. The whole process only took a couple hours, and I had my license within a couple days since everything else had already processed. ...

7. Reference request form

   jks_05 posted a topic in Travel

   I have seen a few times now that getting written references is always a better option vs just giving recruiters phone numbers. It makes sense: you get to keep the reference for later use without bugging the person again, and you get to know that the...

8. Palm Springs, CA

   jks_05 replied to jks_05's topic in Travel

   Just put "Travel RN looking for temporary housing", then inside put a quick bio about me (clean, quiet, responsible, etc. good to add) and that I needed furnished housing, temporary/month to month, preferably with all utilities included. Must have w...

9. Palm Springs, CA

   jks_05 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

   Yup. I'm with Aureus and will be starting in Palm Springs in about 2 weeks.

10. Palm Springs, CA

    jks_05 replied to jks_05's topic in Travel

    ^^^Yup that was me. Oops. But I'd imagine you know what I said ha. I ended up finding a small studio really close to the hospital. I haven't been able to Skype or see anything else besides pics, so the guy is being really cool and saying I can c...

11. First Travel Assignment in Palm Springs- Please Help!!!

    jks_05 replied to nursebride2012's topic in Travel

    Also, def check out Craigslist for housing options, especially if you don't mind living with random people.

12. First Travel Assignment in Palm Springs- Please Help!!!

    jks_05 replied to nursebride2012's topic in Travel

    Hey!! I'm heading down there in the beginning of November! Ortho/Spine nights at Desert Regional! Let's exchange contact info!

13. Travel assignments in Washington State?

    jks_05 replied to neurogirl77's topic in Travel

    I've been in Tacoma since July on contract, and I'd recommend it if you're looking to just get to the area to start out with. I work at St. Joe's and the people there are literally the friendliest, most laid back group of people I have ever worked w...

14. Palm Springs, CA

    jks_05 replied to jks_05's topic in Travel

    I've posted my ad on Craigslist, and still I come up with the same thing. I wouldn't have a problem living with a gay couple or gay man, but most of the ads say "gay/bi man preferred", which is my problem as I am a straight woman ha.

15. Palm Springs, CA

    jks_05 posted a topic in Travel

    Hi, Anyone headed to Palm Springs this winter? I'll be driving down the beginning of November. I am trying to find housing now and am coming up pretty short. I have found that most of the ads I look at are either single 50+ year old men looking ...