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    I am very new to the idea of travel nursing, so looking for as much input as possible. I am looking to move to the DC metro/N. Va area this fall. Is it possible to be a travel nurse but stay in one city?
    Which companies provide private housing, as my boyfriend would be with me... or is that even a possibility?
    Any agencies to avoid?
    I have 21 months experience on a busy interventional cardiology floor at a major hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Also have worked in pediatric home health for 4 years (I know that doesn't matter much to a hospital).
    Is the pay that much better as a traveler if you take housing?

    Just looking for some ideas on where to go next. I already have my VA nurses license, I need to get my DC one soon.

    Thanks
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  4. you can research on the top ten travel companies posted by highwayhypodermics.com thats a great way to start.
  5. Quote from elle44
    I am very new to the idea of travel nursing, so looking for as much input as possible. I am looking to move to the DC metro/N. Va area this fall. Is it possible to be a travel nurse but stay in one city?
    Which companies provide private housing, as my boyfriend would be with me... or is that even a possibility?
    Any agencies to avoid?
    I have 21 months experience on a busy interventional cardiology floor at a major hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Also have worked in pediatric home health for 4 years (I know that doesn't matter much to a hospital).
    Is the pay that much better as a traveler if you take housing?

    Just looking for some ideas on where to go next. I already have my VA nurses license, I need to get my DC one soon.

    Thanks
    Hello: DC licensing takes forever unless you go there physically - I hear that process is much quicker. I actually just completed my 2nd assignment in DC and it went well I did work with other travelers who did work at other area hospitals, so I almost positive it is possible to travel within a local area as long as there are jobs available! I thought all companies provided private housing, although some may put you up in an extended-stay type of arrangement, but I have been told this is generally with smaller companies and/or shorter length assignments. In regards to traveling with your BF, just make sure your recruiter knows this information up front - that should not present a problem though I don't think - people are able to travel with family and pets. I have taken housing for all of my assignments to avoid the hassle of finding a place and setting up amenities, not sure if taking the housing vs. receiving a stipend makes a difference, but I think it would. Again your recruiter would be able to give you all the details regarding that.
  6. I live in the Maryland va area....by living here you get the compact license which lets you travel to 24 states if that is what you wish to do. There is a local travel agency that staffs like 33 hospitals around the beltway here and they do per diem where you get paid daily, or they have contracts....when I worked for them many years ago they paid 45/hr but no housing....the name of that company is progressive. They also have a travel division, and they may pay for you to get that dc license. A super excellent hospital here to work for is Inova fairfax they have an amazing heart hospital...check out the web page and good luck with your move!
    Last edit by Shay1482 on May 18, '12 : Reason: Ipad issues not typing