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  1. New Traveler to California

    pearldora replied to cameroondiva's topic in Travel

    Run, don't walk to either the Napa valley area or the Santa Cruz area. Especially this time of year. There are several agencies that are placing nurses in Queen of the Valley Hosp in Napa and two...

  2. Aureus Medical

    pearldora replied to nurse with cats's topic in Travel

    If you're shopping around for a reputable travel agency, read through back posts in this forum and also in other nursing forums. This research will bring you to a good company. There are a zillion...

  3. Aureus Medical

    pearldora replied to nurse with cats's topic in Travel

    Repeat

  4. Traveler with minimal experience as an RN

    pearldora replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Travel

    Oops! My bad - 25 years! All the

  5. Traveler with minimal experience as an RN

    pearldora replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Travel

    Wow! I'd be thrilled to welcome an RN w/ 17 yrs of LPN/LVN experience! Congratulations on getting your degree. That's perserverance! I'm happy for you and can understand why that hospital...

  6. Any traveling nurses out there willing to give advice?

    pearldora replied to tchinn's topic in Travel

    Here's my 2 cents. Pick an area of the country you'd like to live in for a year or two and research hospitals in that area. Find out what kind of specialized training they offer new grads in NICU....

  7. Internet access while traveling?

    pearldora replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Travel

    Cable hook-up. I used to have dial-up, and oh my word! It's so much slower! It's not that expensive per month and no equipment to worry

  8. lap tops........

    pearldora replied to Misty1's topic in Travel

    I love my Toshiba. For travel purposes, I keep an msn.com e-mail acct so that it doesn't change when I move. Just keep discs around to back up stuff occasionally. I bought mine 2 yrs ago on a 12 mo...

  9. please help- can't decide!

    pearldora replied to beannie's topic in Travel

    It sounds like you have your heart set in L.A., but let me offer you another CA alternative. There are assignments available in the Napa Valley and Sonoma areas just north of San Francisco. I...

  10. CA state Licensure... How long does it take!

    pearldora replied to Kristi0043's topic in Travel

    I did the "walk through" in Calif. in December. If you call ahead, they will NOT let you know what they have and have not received as far as transcripts or State Licensure certification. Believe me,...

  11. What company do you use?

    pearldora replied to Ragan's topic in Travel

    to put my money where my mouth is, here's a couple of links regarding world health alternatives....

  12. What is the most pay you have brought home in a 2week period traveling?

    pearldora replied to psych1's topic in Travel

    pm me if you'd like

  13. What company do you use?

    pearldora replied to Ragan's topic in Travel

    I would be very careful going w/ world health right now. Do a google search and do some homework. They are currently underinvestigating for tax fraud and have several class action lawsuits pending...

  14. What company do you use?

    pearldora replied to Ragan's topic in Travel

    charity, i'm in northern california. it's wonderful

  15. Benefits And Bonuses

    pearldora replied to cdngirl's topic in Travel

    World Health Alternatives, Inc., provides rental cars. But I don't recommend them as a recruiter. They have several class action law suits pending against them, and I believe they filed for...

  16. Home Tax Advantage

    pearldora posted a topic in Travel

    I would like to know if someone out there has a financial advisor who has helped them with the IRS deductions for travelling nurses. For instance, when the IRS leaves such big windows open for tax...

  17. about RN NETWORK AND TRUSTAFF

    pearldora replied to harrisburglady's topic in Travel

    I'm on an assignment w/ RN Network. Compared to other travellers at my current assignment, I think they're comparable, if not better, than others I've heard of. If you read enough posts on this...

  18. Anyone travel with their cat??

    pearldora replied to Kristi0043's topic in Travel

    Well, it's now after the first of the year. I promised to provide feedback on travelling from KS to Calif w/ my 2 cats, Eddie and Pearl. They did great! I had a carrier for them, but they mostly hung...

  19. What company do you use?

    pearldora replied to Ragan's topic in Travel

    I am on assignment through RN Network and have been extremely happy with everything they've provided. It's a well-established company and the everyone from the recruiters to the housing coordinators...

  20. Best Hospitals in California for travel nurses?

    pearldora replied to wantingit2bad's topic in Travel

    I like Emerald Health Services. They specialize in CA assignments. There's a brand new hosp in Bev Hills that I keep getting ask to travel to. Supposed to have all new robotic surgery stuff and...

  21. What is the most pay you have brought home in a 2week period traveling?

    pearldora replied to psych1's topic in Travel

    Also, keep in mind the tax home advantage offered by the IRS. There are some tax savings if you maintain a permanent residence that is at least 50 miles away from your assignment. Of course, you...

  22. Anchorage, Alaska

    pearldora posted a topic in Travel

    Hi, new travel nurse here. My maiden voyage is probably going to be to Anchorage, AK. Before I accept the assignment, does anyone have anecdotes or feedback? It's a 13 week assignment beginning in...

  23. Anchorage, Alaska

    pearldora replied to pearldora's topic in Travel

    Wow! Thanks for the feedback! Unfortunately, I decided not to commit to this assignment. Wasn't real comfortable w/ the travel agency that was going to send me. I think I'll try to Anchorage over...

  24. Anyone travel with their cat??

    pearldora replied to Kristi0043's topic in Travel

    I'm preparing to leave this Sat to drive from KS to Calif w/ my 2 kitties. I'll let you know how it goes. I did get sedatives from the vet, and also certificates of health and proof of vaccinations....

  25. Anchorage, Alaska

    pearldora replied to pearldora's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the feedback! Jaz, did you work at providence or