neurorn6

neurorn6

ER, ICU, Neuro, Ortho, Med/Surg, Travele

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  1. Career possibilities in TN

    neurorn6 replied to TRFunguy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Be prepared for a culture shock. Nashville has several hospitals, but like most urban areas it can be expensive, salaries are low. I live in Ky and work in Clarksville, TN. Hospital is new, staff is...

  2. what is travel nursing really like?

    neurorn6 replied to theking824's topic in Travel

    Travel nursing is absolutely a career. I have worked with travelers who have been doing this for over 15 years. You have to be on top of your game. Very often you can be the most experienced nurse on...

  3. Socialized medicine and nurses pay...

    neurorn6 replied to RochesterRN-BSN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Universal Healthcare, Socialized Medicine, I really don't care what you call it. I am personally against it. I have worked in Federal Access Hospitals ( these are rural hospitals that are maintained...

  4. Which agency to choose! ED RN HELP

    neurorn6 replied to xxJohnnyTxx's topic in Travel

    I have worked with 2. RNNetwork, which missed up a contract and then tried to stick me with it and NHS. NHS, so far has been really great so far. All of us have good and bad stories. Take your time,...

  5. advice from experienced travel RN's.

    neurorn6 replied to caringchic's topic in Travel

    Travel nursing can be extremely difficult. You can and will be pulled or floated before regular staff. You will get the worst assignment. I don't care if you are ICU, ER or Med/Surg, we are expected...

  6. advice from experienced travel RN's.

    neurorn6 replied to caringchic's topic in Travel

    Sounds like a bad day, all the way around. Some facilities are more travel friendly then others. Some give you alot of support and others don't. You can only do what you can do. If night shift has a...

  7. Offered an agency position with 6 months of experience

    neurorn6 replied to jlhalloween's topic in Agency Nurses

    Just understand that as an agency nurse, you will be expected to hit the floor running. I would encourage you to be open to asking questions of the regular staff, and let them know that you are there...

  8. traveling in this economy

    neurorn6 replied to PrettyinPink1234's topic in Travel

    From the listings that I have seen posted, things seem to be picking up. If you want to travel, you need to be very flexible. I am getting calls daily. While the economy is slow, people still get sick...

  9. Looking to travel to NC - need help with finding an agency!!!

    neurorn6 replied to gallicxy's topic in Travel

    I work with NHS, out of Charlotte NC. They always have listings in Durham. Just know that the hospital in Durham requires experience for their postings. This came from my recruiter. If you want more...

  10. How do you pick a Travel Agency?

    neurorn6 replied to PJilly's topic in Travel

    The first thing you can do is read the different posts here. There is a ton of information. You also need to be aware that the market is tight, so be patient. Hopefully, things will break loose soon....

  11. what the HECK is PBDS?

    neurorn6 replied to texascowgirl's topic in Travel

    From what I have gather, alot of the Magnet Hospitals are using this test. I have been offered 2 different jobs and turned both down because of it. I have to say that my company does provide coaching...

  12. Anyone heard of Aureus Medical group

    neurorn6 replied to spoiled28's topic in Travel

    I have heard of Aureus, they do have posting nationally. I have never worked from them. I have talked with AMN, they have a impressive list of postings but the payrate is poor. There is nothing wrong...

  13. Help . . . Need a J O B!!!

    neurorn6 replied to txmish's topic in Travel

    I checked my companies website and they did have a NICU job posted. I don't remember where. If you want me to check it out for you PM me and let me know. I do ICU and ER so I don't usually check out...

  14. HELP! Can a hosiptal cancel your contract after you have signed??

    neurorn6 replied to KateSICURN's topic in Travel

    Unfortunately, if it's not in the contract then I doubt if there is anything you can do. We have all had at least one experience that we wish we could do over. Chalk if up to the learning curve and...

  15. HELP! Can a hosiptal cancel your contract after you have signed??

    neurorn6 replied to KateSICURN's topic in Travel

    Something doesn't sound quite right. Yes a hospital can cancel your contract but they have to have the reasons spelled out for cancellation in your contract. Things are tight currently, and we are all...

  16. thinking of relocating

    neurorn6 replied to angelstrings's topic in General Nursing

    I moved to Ky from CO almost 3 years ago to Bowling Green, KY where there is no shortage of nurses. There are 5 different nursing programs in the area. Alot of nurses travel to Nashville TN or to...

  17. What are YOU expected to pay for???

    neurorn6 replied to nyteshade's topic in Travel

    I pay for my cable bill, the rest is from my agency. They do offer extras if I want to pay for them, i.e. housewares package and they will rent a TV for me if I want to pay for it. As far as parking,...

  18. Can you work full time in a special dept and prn (1 shift/wk) in another dept ?

    neurorn6 replied to dixiemama's topic in Texas Nursing

    It really depends on your skills and experience and ultimately if your hospital will allow OT. I worked at one hospital that was so short staffed that we got a bonus just to walk in the door. I worked...

  19. Lousy Travel Companies

    neurorn6 replied to REB_58's topic in Travel

    I talked to recruiters for over a year but I took my first assignment. It lasted all of 2 days. Long story short, they tried to pull a fast one, I caught on, told them to either fix it or I would...

  20. Have you noticed a difference in how various populations treat nurses?

    neurorn6 replied to wanderlust99's topic in Travel

    I lived in CO and I loved the people. They were more respectfully and more sincere. Nurses are in such short supply and if you have any experience, they really appreciate your knowledge. I have worked...

  21. Help! Is this a good deal

    neurorn6 replied to cryptic12's topic in Travel

    First off, every assignment will pay something different, you need to ask up front what you will be getting as any hourly wage. Ask if the hospital will let you work OT and if you get paid time and a...

  22. Top Reasons for Agency Nursing

    neurorn6 replied to Burnenup's topic in Agency Nurses

    I work as a traveler, I can't get OT with my current facility so my company hooked me up with a sister company that does per diem work. So, I get my full time hours and pick up as much or as little...

  23. Is anyone having trouble finding a good assignment out west?

    neurorn6 replied to Tennesseeliving's topic in Travel

    I know that there are assignments in CA, CO and AZ posted. It may be your company or if you are looking for a specific area out west. AZ always needs nurses this time of year. I know of 2 different...

  24. Fellow Traveler, Do You Have A Contract For The First of The Year?

    neurorn6 posted a topic in Travel

    :banghead:Well, my contract ends in about 2 1/2 weeks and I'm still scrambling for either an extension or a new contract. Things are getting tighter and tighter. How are the rest of you making out?...

  25. When should i look to contact agencies?

    neurorn6 replied to Noahj's topic in Travel

    You will want to get resume, copy of certs (BLS, ACLS, TNCC, et whatever you have) together. It's always smart to go to your doctor and get your phyisical, titers, PPD etc done. That way you have one...