Commuting from WV to Ohio for work - thoughts?

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Specializes in Pediatric Intensive Care, ER.

Hey guys. Live in the Huntington area and have been considering commuting to work per diem in Columbus at Nationwide. Anyone from WV driving to Columbus hospitals for work - Nationwide, OSU, Riverside, etc... - is it worth the drive? Do any of these places help with travel expenses or lodging???

Would love to hear from anyone with experience in the area - thanks!!!!!

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Specializes in ER, ICU, Tele, LTAC, LTC.

I've gone from WV to D.C. on a regular basis before. Working as a traveler, and with travelers, per diem, staff, and Baylor at out of state hospitals, I've almost never seen a site help with your concerns. You are pretty much on your own. That said, its pretty easy networking with co-workers that you find that are doing the same thing.

Fortunately, working at the big sites in the big towns make that pretty easy. You have to ask around. Even CAMC at General had "the blue house" which was a great deal. As for motels, it is definately worth it to stay at a better place and pay the few extra bucks it may cost, for the quietness and convenience.

Suerte.

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Hey guys. Live in the Huntington area and have been considering commuting to work per diem in Columbus at Nationwide. Anyone from WV driving to Columbus hospitals for work - Nationwide, OSU, Riverside, etc... - is it worth the drive? Do any of these places help with travel expenses or lodging???

Would love to hear from anyone with experience in the area - thanks!!!!!

Why not also post on the Kentucky and Ohio boards here and see if anyone in the Ashland or Ironton area are working in Columbus? I was going to do that myself but now I live in Balto/DC area. Good luck!!

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