acern72

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1. Horrible experience, threat to report to BON

   acern72 posted a topic in Texas

   Ok, sorry. Its long I am usually ICU traveler Signed on with local agency for PRN work, wasn't getting very many shifts. Agency offers shifts in inpatient Psych unit, I sign up Never workes psych 3days orientation, was plan. Day 1, no pyxis acces...

2. Enjoying my first travel assignment in Hawaii!

   acern72 replied to MsConstrued's topic in Travel

   Enjoy your time!! Looking forward to reading your blog!!

3. first day

   acern72 posted a topic in Travel

   Starting my first assignment this week. When reporting to an assignment is there more paperwork/test modules/drug screens to do or are you generally ready to go with the exception of Hospital/unit Orientation?!?

4. Titers

   acern72 posted a topic in Travel

   I am starting my first assignment and the paperwork and tests have been overwhelming. A mess actually. The credentialist sent me to get titers a long with my drug screen. Ok, fine. My titers for Rubella comes back non-immune. So, she calls and tells ...

5. price line

   acern72 posted a topic in Travel

   Has anyone ever used priceline for extended stays?? And if so, how did it work out?? I was looking at some of the smaller areas and you can get a feel for what the hotel is and the prices are much better than paying advertised low rates. Just wonder...

6. Does it get better?

   acern72 replied to acern72's topic in Travel

   Absolutely about contract before official accepting. I took your advice and posted on CL regarding room share. I landed a really nice room with private bath/large TV/internet/cable for $400/month. So, things are already looking up. Now I'm going to...

7. Does it get better?

   acern72 posted a topic in Travel

   Ok, got my first offer (late friday), will most likely accept and see contract on Monday. I am not overly impressed with the pay. I am taking the stipend and in a smaller community, so housing is going to be pricey. Keeping my fingers crossed to find...

8. Overtime rates

   acern72 replied to Underthemoonicp6's topic in Travel

   I never really thought of it in those terms. My thinking is OT is additional earnings. They aren't going to repay stipend if you pick up OT, stipend technically covers all 7 days of the week.

9. endorsements

   acern72 replied to acern72's topic in Travel

   Correct me if I am wrong--doesn't NY do electronic verification through nursys?

10. endorsements

    acern72 replied to acern72's topic in Travel

    Oh, absolutely!! I would never be dishonest with the board, especially for an additional license. I had no issues with TX and they seemed pretty tough. Thanks for the advice on Massachusetts, they are on my radar.

11. endorsements

    acern72 posted a topic in Travel

    When applying for out of state endorsements do the boards get more stringent regarding disclosures? I had no problem getting my TX license. I have 2 misdemeanors from 20 years ago and hoping they won't be an issue. I am assuming this will lengthen th...

12. first contract

    acern72 replied to acern72's topic in Travel

    I am looking at full-on traveling. I live in TX, so close to me means 300 miles. Its all relative, right? I have a tax home, so that means better tax benefits right? I am planing to work some overtime, I guess its not just straight forward time and 1...

13. first contract

    acern72 posted a topic in Travel

    Are some facilities particular about taking first time travelers? I am looking for my first contract and want to stay relatively close. I see multiple opportunities that I feel confident about taking. r Just don't want to be the star of one of these ...