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Apr 08, 2004 02:33 PM

Caribbean dreaming

by billw

I would like some info on ICU nursing in the Caribbean (yeah, I know-everyone's dream!). Working conditions-staffing ratios? Living conditions and cost of living? Acceptance by the residents? Is it easier to go to the US territory islands? Should I settle for Florida instead? Any advice on Florida, especially the Gulf coast?

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from zacarias
Old Apr 08, 2004, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by billw
I would like some info on ICU nursing in the Caribbean (yeah, I know-everyone's dream!). Working conditions-staffing ratios? Living conditions and cost of living? Acceptance by the residents? Is it easier to go to the US territory islands? Should I settle for Florida instead? Any advice on Florida, especially the Gulf coast?

Hey Bill! I know that Supplemental Health Care (a travel nurse agency) staffs nurses in the Jamaica. Abetta Care (another agency) staffs in the US Virgin Islands.

It's quite different than working in the contiguous states I hear but I'm sure it's worth the experience.
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from newgrad2004
Old Apr 08, 2004, 07:21 PM

From listening on here i heard FL has worst pay...


Originally Posted by billw
I would like some info on ICU nursing in the Caribbean (yeah, I know-everyone's dream!). Working conditions-staffing ratios? Living conditions and cost of living? Acceptance by the residents? Is it easier to go to the US territory islands? Should I settle for Florida instead? Any advice on Florida, especially the Gulf coast?
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from mobileLPN
Old Apr 28, 2004, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by billw
I would like some info on ICU nursing in the Caribbean (yeah, I know-everyone's dream!). Working conditions-staffing ratios? Living conditions and cost of living? Acceptance by the residents? Is it easier to go to the US territory islands? Should I settle for Florida instead? Any advice on Florida, especially the Gulf coast?
Actually the VI has the worst rates imaginable. If you go into it knowing that the hospitals are underfunded and understaffed, you'll be ok. The virgin islands Islands are beautiful though, and always looking for travelers.
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from nrlevart
Old Aug 17, 2004, 08:53 PM

Just finished an assignment in VI - St.Croix....terrible pay.....$17/hr.....hated the work while I was there but now that I'm back in the states can only think of all the wonderful great things about my time there....well worth the experience....even if my husband doesn't agree.
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from gladtobeOB
Old Aug 17, 2004, 09:00 PM

$17 an hour isn't much less that what I currently make, exactly what I started out as a new grad last year.....What about cost of living, living conditions etc. MORE INFO PLEASE. Maybe someday my dh and I will go once the kiddies are grown.
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from NurseyBaby'05
Old Aug 18, 2004, 10:35 AM
Updated Aug 18, 2004 at 10:36 AM by NurseyBaby'05

How about Trinidad? One of my friends at work is from there. It's gorgeous and safe. The government is stable. I'm not sure what the hospitals pay, I'll have to ask him. English is the official language, so you would not have to learn another one before you went. Did I mention it's beautiful? (He is too, but I try not to stare. )

http://www.tntisland.com/
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from nrlevart
Old Aug 18, 2004, 12:58 PM

Default more carib info
Originally Posted by gladtobeOB
$17 an hour isn't much less that what I currently make, exactly what I started out as a new grad last year.....What about cost of living, living conditions etc. MORE INFO PLEASE. Maybe someday my dh and I will go once the kiddies are grown.
Didn't really notice much about cost-of-living.....company paid for housing and utilities.....I had to rent a car though....$600/month....company paid $400 and I paid the other $200....whined about it the whole 5 months but they wouldn't budge. Only other expense is food and fun. Didn't notice the food being that much more but going out to eat is expensive....I have strange eating habits so usually eat at home. Snorkeled all the time so that was free....had my own gear. The company to go with is Medical Services of NW Florida...1-800-273-6566. This woman had a travel company in florida and the caribbean....she is on the board of the hospital in St.Croix (that's the island I was on) so she has the connections....I didn't work for her but most of the travelers down there did and I think she offered the best deals. Need any other info just ask. Well worth the experience but don't get to bothered about the lousy work situation.....you can't change it....they don't want to change it.....just go with the flow and have fun when not at work.
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No. 8
from mobileLPN
Old Aug 19, 2004, 06:32 PM

Hey NRLEVART, I sent you a private message.
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No. 9
from cariad
Old Dec 13, 2004, 01:21 AM

I am working as a traveller in st croix and the pay is $24 per hour going to $36 after 40 hours. hospital a bit third worl but the experience is worth it.
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