NYC ED

[renzlao, MSN, APRN]

Hello everyone,

I am an ED traveler currently on assignment in WA state. I initially wanted to do an assignment in California but because of my frustrations with the licensing issues, I give up lol I will not be buying a car and will only take assignment in areas with good public transport. I currently bike to work, and boy rain is hard in Seattle haha I am considering doing an assignment in NYC by Spring next year. I know its a bit early but because I am an Int'l grad nurse I have to plan licensing endorsements 6 months at a time. I am extending my current contract till March. I am doing 2 back to back extensions because the assignment allows me to save money to jump start my emergency fund.

I am wondering if any of you tried NYC ED? I understand saving is not a priority in NY because the city is expensive itself. I am more interested in knowing how was your experience? I've always wanted to live in the big apple even for 6 months and just get this out of my system. I'm expecting it'll be a lot of hardwork and I am okay with it. I am just curious what was your experience like?

Thank you fellow travelers.

[NedRN]

Hopefully others will chime in, but if memory serves from past posts here, the NYC ED patient nurse ratios are tough! So you are probably spot on about hard work.

[moleskine44]

ED NYC ratio are tough! On some days i get 1:20 at the same time. I see alot of new nurses and travelling nurses from west coast that don't stay long in my hospital because they came from 1:4 ratio. NYP they will cap you out at 10, Mt Sinai and Northwell expect to get 10 or more.

[renzlao, MSN, APRN]

Thank you for your replies guys, 1;20 is insanity! But I guess that is what it takes to work in NYC. I did apply last night for NY license. Wish me luck! :)

[moleskine44]

If you can survive NYC ED, you can make it anywhere! good luck!