NYC?

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Specializes in ICU/PACU.

Anyone been to NYC for a travel assignment? I've never even been on vacation, but have always wanted to go!

Was wondering if anyone has done this...move to NYC without having visited first. Such a big city, it makes me nervous. And what do you think about bringing my cat? I'm currently in CA and I don't think anyone else could live with my crazy kitten, poor thing. Usually I just drive to my next assignment so it's not so bad..the thought of flying somewhere w/her is pretty scary.

I heard Cross Country has contracts with several of the major hospitals there so I'll have to make the switch to them I guess:/

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Specializes in Ortho/Trauma/Neuro.

I'm actually looking into doing travel nursing. I think NYC might be my first place if there is an opening. I grew up in NJ and have been to NYC and loved it. I think it would be great to live there for a while.

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I have the same questions as the original poster plus I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on Travel Nursing Companies to travel through. I was also wondering if there are any good websites that explain how travel nursing works. I'm new to all of this but I really want to travel to NYC this coming summer. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Ashley

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new york city is very different then california, ive only worked in both states.completely different if your open to a new experience go for it. there is no such thing as a 4:1 nurse ratio in the er, it can range from 6 to 12 at one time which is typical

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

I took my third travel assignment in NYC and ended up staying in the city for 2 years! While I came to conclusion NYC was not for me, travel nursing is perfect for giving the city a shot- you dont have to pay ridiculous rent prices, everything is set up for you! I started as a traveler at Lenox Hill on the Upper East Side then became full-time. They dont have travelers in their ER any more but I hear there are still some up in CTICU.

I know some hospitals require a BSN for travelers (NYU). Also, for your first NYC experience I would insist on a hospital in Manhattan. You should also insist on a building with a doorman. The first building they put me in was a fifth-floor walk up with no doorman and it was craaaaazy old. I complained and they moved me into an excellent place on East 51st between 1st and 2nd. I travled with American Mobile.

Good luck!

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Specializes in ICU/PACU.

Thanks for the tips!

Do you happen to remember how long it took you to receive your license?

I worried I procrastinated too long & won't be able to get it in time.

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

Mine took a little under a month but I was waiting a long time for verification from California.

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USIJurgy, are you still in NY. I'm looking to go this summer. I'm from NY, but I want to take the housing in the city. Any suggestions?? I'll be traveling with my 11 1/2 yr old son. I'm with RN Network now - in Florida. Which agencies have the contracts?? Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated

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