Boston in May

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I am looking to go to Boston in May. Anyone have any info regarding specific companies that can get me a job? I realize the market there is not great right now-and I'm also aware that the pay rates are low because the housing subsidy is so high. I am a certified critical care nurse w/11 years exp.-any adult area, (4 years travel exp.) and some ER experience. Any advice on good/bad hospitals? Thanks!!

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Specializes in Psychiatry and addictions.

Advice- get your license paperwork in to the Board ASAP. It takes at least 45 days to get it from the time they receive the last piece of paperwork.

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When we decided we wanted to go to Boston, I started the process for my MA license. I received it a few weeks ago. Thanks.

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Specializes in Psychiatry and addictions.

I personally would go for a teaching hospital, but the possibilities are endless for your specialty. If you are finding your own housing, a lot of ppl stay in Quincy, it's just south and a very short ride on the subway. I'm from there and it's nice to have the city nearby but not be in it.

Some basic places to check out:

Boston Medical Ctr- public, teaching and they see some cool stuff.

Beth Israel/Deaconess- more private insurance, teaching

Mass Gen'l- 1st hospital in Boston. Also 1st the place ever to use anesthesia. You can go check out the OR where it was done.

Brigham and Womens

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Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.

Problem is that Boston has very few jobs for anyone, much less travelers.

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Specializes in Peri-Op.

you could always pick up an assignment in rhode island or new hampshire.... they are near by and I have seen quite a few jobs up in new hapshire when I was looking around 2-3 weeks ago....

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Specializes in ICU./CCU/SICU.

I just finished a year-long assignment at Cambridge Hospital, nice people and overall good assignment. I'm with the dreaded American Mobile, I was housed in Quincy but I also have a dog. Quincy is pretty decent, close to the "South Shore" and right off the T (Red-line) I did 4 assignments in the Boston area, PM for specific questions.

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Thank you, Emilee1978! How big is that hospital? What was your pay? I have worked for AM in the past-still in contact w/my recruiter there, along with a few others from different companies. I am hoping with my experience that SOMEONE will be able to find me a decent position!! We will be taking the stipend to live in the city (we no longer have a pet to worry about-boohoo). Thanks again. Take care........

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