Choosing Between 3 SoCal Travel Assignments

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Hi all! I'm a new travel nurse and my recruiter has mentioned 3 possible orders. Palmdale, Downey, and Irvine. The Downey assignment is Kaiser (yes, I've heard/read the Kaiser complaints), and the Irvine one may be Kaiser as well but I'm not sure.

I've actually already moved out here from the east coast - I'm just staying somewhere temporarily until I get an assignment. I would love to get input on these hospitals if anyone has worked at any of them recently. Since I am new to traveling and am running out of $$ waiting on assignments, I think I will have to take one of the 3.

I worked at a 900 bed inner-city hospital in DC for 3 years so I'm not really phased by bad areas or crappy staffing. All the Kaiser complaints I have heard pretty much sound just like my old hospital, so I don't think it can get any worse.

Thanks for any input you can give! :) PS, I love it here. Seriously, where has California been my whole life??!!

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None of those are offers, so ask to be submitted and see what happens! You need to get another agency too to expand your options. Always have a Plan B (and Plan C).

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Hi I was visiting Hoag hospital in Irvine and I saw Kaiser next door, the place is beautiful, I'm from TX and was driving around checking places coz I'm moving to CA, loved the weather, good luck.

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Specializes in ICU.

Let us know what you decide and how you like it. I'm an ICU nurse-- been out for 2.5 years and am looking to start traveling in January. California is on my priority list. I'm currently from VA and its so neat seeing everyone that is interested in California and reading about their experience. I am new to this site but love it so far. I have a friend that works in Palm Springs, CA as a travel nurse and loves it. Good luck! Just out of curiosity, which agencys have you looked thru. I'm trying to get all my research done :)

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I'm with HRN Services as well as On Assignment. I was referred to these companies by other nurses, and I have two great recruiters. I'm going to be presented for all of the options and see what happens! I will keep you guys posted.

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KenzieGirl- have you already taken an assignment with HRN ( if so, do you like them) ? I have researched A LOT and they seem good. I am going to call tomorrow and see what jobs they have.

Keep us posted with your situation.

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