BARNgirl

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1. Fastaff

   BARNgirl replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

   Thank you for your comment, BluntForceTrauma. I still mention Fastaff to other (potential) travelers looking for generous compensation, but I also urge them to have a "plan B", and never to quit their...

2. Find your own contract...make more money

   BARNgirl replied to RNewbie's topic in Travel

   I shall do that. Thank you for your prolific

3. Find your own contract...make more money

   BARNgirl replied to RNewbie's topic in Travel

   "By the way, that is exactly the scenario it takes to do the contract independently. Once they want you, you have leverage with HR to do your own contract. You need to have a contract written, get...

4. Fastaff

   BARNgirl replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

   UtErRnEmt, I was also lured by their generous compensation when they offered me a Peds ER position in the Bronx earlier this year. After completing the marathon of online testing, running to the lab...

5. ED RN travel placements-mostly low acuity assignments?

   BARNgirl replied to cmcinty8136's topic in Travel

   As an active ER traveler, I have learned that each facility's approach to utilizing us is different. One thing is for sure: in the end, it is up to the charge nurse to arbitrarily assign your rooms...

6. Anyone been to Montefiore in Bronx, Ny?

   BARNgirl replied to HarleyNrs's topic in Travel

   Yes, they still offered me the same housing location, plus a commuting stipend. The only issue was getting a confirmation for the assignment from the Fastaff recruiter after she sent me to do all...

7. 9:1 ER ratios in NY?

   BARNgirl replied to BARNgirl's topic in Travel

8. Travel company you are happy with...

   BARNgirl replied to I'mAnRN2's topic in Travel

   I Hi I'mAnRN, I am relatively new to travel also, and realize that three months won't kill you, no mater where you go. My first assignment was horrible, but I stuck to it and I am a better nurse...

9. Anyone travel to DUKE,UNC or WAKE Med Hosp?

   BARNgirl replied to dimplechinRN's topic in Travel

   Look up Solstice. I spoke with a recruiter recently and they seem to cover Raleigh_Durham pretty extensively. Medstaff is another one. God luck, we might end up working there together

10. Ever heard of Fusion?

    BARNgirl replied to BARNgirl's topic in Travel

    This might have just been the case. After collecting all my information, they called me the next morning to tell me the position had already been filled (which could be true). Now they have my...

11. Ever heard of Fusion?

    BARNgirl replied to BARNgirl's topic in Travel

    They offer very competitive packages, and the recruiter seems top-notch. Like you, I noticed their RN job search is blank...they called me and I stil do not know how they got my number!What did they...

12. Ever heard of Fusion?

    BARNgirl posted a topic in Travel

    I am contemplating one of their offers but I have never heard of them...have

13. Praying in the work place

    BARNgirl replied to RipeTomato's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    It is one created by our Christian founding Fathers

14. Praying in the work place

    BARNgirl replied to RipeTomato's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    If I pray openly (with words), I ask the patient and family first. If they decline, I still pray FOR them on my own. As a Christian patient, I would not be offended if a Native American caregiver...

15. Praying in the work place

    BARNgirl replied to RipeTomato's topic in Spirituality, Religion