Looking to take the leap into traveling. My question-I worked float pool right out of school. My assignments were mostly ER and ICU and most recently cross-trained to house supervisor. I have a little over 3yrs now. I didn't work as "core" staff in these units but was treated as such with the exception of fresh hearts, CVVHD or IABP pts. I feel comfortable in these areas but is it enough for an assignment?
Stripes311 15 Posts Jul 18, 2014 Hello flnrn72!That's awesome you're looking into travel nursing. I've been doing it for a couple years now, it's a great experience. I think your 3 years of acute care experience with ICU/ER patients would be something hospitals hiring travelers would be interested in. You sound flexible and that's a great quality in this type of field. Have you talked to any recruiters yet? If not you could always email a few different companies. That's a great place to start to get more of an idea of what's involved in terms of hospital needs and requirements. Good luck!! :)
flyrn72 2 Posts Jul 18, 2014 Thank you for the kind words! I am very flexible and adaptive, one has to be if working the float pool. I have my eye on a few ICU jobs in Roswell and Santa Fe. They are not too far from home and I feel they might be a good first gig. There is so much to all of this, a lot to digest, a huge information bolus!
aamy 45 Posts Jul 20, 2014 It really is a lot of information in the beginning. And a lot to do to get started. I have been traveling for 1 year now, and I think it is worth it. I have actually wondered if I can ever go back to a regular full-time job. I think with 3 years, you will be fine. Good luck!
