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Jul 02, 2005 05:11 PM

Travel Nurses with RVs


I am posting a new thread for nurses who are traveling by motor coach, 5th wheel, or other mobile means. My intention is address only specific issues with travelers who have chosen wheeled mobility and housing. Those of us who are living this lifestyle might find it useful to share ideas in this unique approach to travel nursing. Some areas of discussion could be: rallies, quality rv parks near hospitals, develop a network of friends, dealing with safety and tech issues. Sometimes we feel like it is a lonesome world out here, but many, many nurses have adopted this work approach to freedom and living all around this great country. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks. Greg


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from lever5
Old Jul 17, 2005, 12:15 AM

I have been traveling RV style for years, I have found most RV parks are OK. some do not have the services of others, but those services are always available in the community. I often get to a job, having found an RV park through Woodall's or on the internet, and I find that other nurses have found parks closer to the hospital. Many parks do not advertise. I would love to see a site that lists parks that are close to hospitals. I really think my recuiter should have this information for me. But they have not found a need to provide this kind of information.
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Old Jul 17, 2005, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by lever5
I have been traveling RV style for years, I have found most RV parks are OK. some do not have the services of others, but those services are always available in the community. I often get to a job, having found an RV park through Woodall's or on the internet, and I find that other nurses have found parks closer to the hospital. Many parks do not advertise. I would love to see a site that lists parks that are close to hospitals. I really think my recuiter should have this information for me. But they have not found a need to provide this kind of information.
I agree, we are still in the minority, so there is not a need to list this information, but I think the numbers are growing and will continue when others discover the benefits we have found. I have stayed at a few hospitals' parking lots that provided power, but dump and water is an issue, but driving off once a week is not too big a hassle to re-supply. I use a "Medical Staff" sign in the window, and security is pleased because there is another set of eyes in the lot. I work cath lab so, I need to be 20 minutes out for call, and finding well appointed parks can be a challenge - Its all part of the adventure! What specialty are you? I list my personal priorities as 1:Proximity 2: Dog accomodation 3: WiFi 3: Security. Appreciate the response. Take care - Greg
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from menolly_33
Old Nov 08, 2005, 02:48 PM

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Hello all, am going to be traveling via rv when the present contract in up. Would like to ask questions of others with experience. If my questions would be welcomed pm me. thanks in advance
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from lever5
Old Nov 08, 2005, 03:14 PM

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Menolly 33,
Feel free to ask what you want to know, I use a loptop computer while I travel. Most parks have telephone services, right now I am in Mesa, Arizona. We recently upgraged our RV, big mistake, many breakdows and recalls. Be sure to check out the history of the RV make and model you are purchasing. But things also go wrong with houses. We are covered with good insurance, so the new RV was probably a good decision. I get to run from snow in the winter in the North east, and follow the sun in the winter. I have good and bad experiences with work, some hospitals are better to work at than others. I want to see the US and that is hard when you are at the whim of employers that refuse to schedule vacation time.
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