Advise Please...whatchoo think???

[suzannasue]

I have been thinking very seriously about becoming a traveling nurse for the past coupla days...sent in my resume long ago and was called two days ago about an assignment...I have had it with the bull doody crapola when one is a member of permanent staff in a hospital. I think I could handle 13 weeks anywhere,well almost anywhere...

Tell me,what made you decide to travel? Have you regretted that decision? Do you still prefer traveling over permanent employment at ONE facility???

I have been to the boards at delphi and am still wondering...should I seriously consider this as an option??? I am sick of the politics and lack of incentive given by hospitals...I am tired of being yanked around from one unit to the other...

Could yall give me some insights???

Thanks bunches!!!!

[rn/writer, RN]

Just a word of caution--

The most recent post in this thread was made back in 2002. The economy has tightened considerably since then, and travel nursing has changed. Many hospitals have far more job applicants than they can possibly use and no longer need to use travel nurses. Others have cut way back and limit their use of travel nurses to highly skilled positions that require years of specialized experience.

I don't want to rain on your parade. But anyone considering travel nursing should do lots of research before they take the plunge.

[mickaylaRN]

Thanks for the advice, rn/writer. You can bet I've done a considerable amount of research. It's a risk, and I know it... but I'm open to whatever is out there and I have an excellent relationship with a recruiter I feel I can trust. I can only hope for the best!