neurorn6

neurorn6

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

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  1. Is traveling still going strong?

    neurorn6 replied to hoopette34's topic in Travel

    I'm not going to lie, right now contracts are tight, but they are out there. If you are looking to travel, start doing your homework. Just because CA, has nurse patient ratios, that doesn't mean that...

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

    neurorn6 replied to neurorn6's topic in Travel

    The contracts are out there, you just have to work through the crap to get there. I saw on my companies site, more listings. I think that facilities are just being more picky. Hang in there! By the...

  3. When should i look to contact agencies?

    neurorn6 replied to Noahj's topic in Travel

    I would encourage you to start talking to different companies as soon as you can. It takes time to pick the right recruiter and the right company. Your recruiter makes all the difference. You want...

  4. What to do with all these licenses???

    neurorn6 replied to nyteshade's topic in Travel

    I renew my licenses, there are states that frown on inactive or lapsed licenses when you apply for their license. Plus, it's a great write off at tax

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

    neurorn6 replied to neurorn6's topic in Travel

    I had hope to find a different position, but now I am extending my current contract. I had to accept another 13 weeks, it was that or nothing. Hopefully, spring will be

  6. Question?

    neurorn6 replied to Shaw-way RN's topic in Travel

    Unless you are working in Alaska or Hawaii, it is usually a good idea to take your car. This lets you get around and sitesee and to travel back home is you are close enough and have a few days off....

  7. What is with these unmotivated recruiters?

    neurorn6 replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    I'm in NHS. If you want any more info like my recruiters numbers or email pm and I'll get back with you. Good luck in your

  8. Travel Companies to Avoid

    neurorn6 replied to sparklelounge08's topic in Travel

    I'm in SC currently, near Charleston. Temp. is around 70. Not bad for December. I'll be happy to let you know which company, just pm and I'll give all the details. Hope you have a great holiday season...

  9. Travel Companies to Avoid

    neurorn6 replied to sparklelounge08's topic in Travel

    To tell the truth, when I read posts on how bad some of these companies are, I count my blessings. I have talked with AMN, but didn't go with them because of their pay scale. I also didn't like the...

  10. Traveling nursing questions

    neurorn6 replied to 310chmo's topic in Travel

    While the market currently is tight, hopefully it will pick up the first of the year. There are positions out there and with your background you should be fine. Start talking with different companies...

  11. Contacting the facility yourself?

    neurorn6 replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Travel

    One agency that I used to work with had me do this and it was very uncomfortable. My current recruiter, different company, gave me the low down as far as my current company is concerned. Most...

  12. What is with these unmotivated recruiters?

    neurorn6 replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    It really does come down to the recruiter. When I first started looking at traveling, I spoke with so many recruiters. The one I went with was one that I had been talking with for over a year. She is...

  13. 50 Years Old and Just Became a CNA Would Like to be RN

    neurorn6 replied to MThomas15's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Gradulations on your decision. I went back to school and got my RN just before I turned 40. It was the best decision I could have made. Don't let age stand in your way. I went to school part time and...

  14. Travel buddies

    neurorn6 replied to Bella RN's topic in Travel

    I have met several people who travel together as "buddies". Check out deliphiaforms and the pantraveler site. Both can help you find someone to travel with. Good

  15. South Carolina Nursing

    neurorn6 replied to IRN's topic in Travel

    :typingI am currently on assignment in Orangeburg, SC. I know that my company has listings in Columbia and I believe Charleston. I'm not sure how close that is to Aiken, SC. SC is a compact state, so...

  16. Job poll

    neurorn6 replied to odyssey1997's topic in Travel

    OK, current assignment is in SC. Experience 10+ in med/surg, neuro, cardic, ICU, ER, Home Care, LTC etc. Traveled when I lived in CO and now. You have to realistic, majority of positions are nights...

  17. Day shift vs. Night Shift

    neurorn6 replied to ivorybunny's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have worked both shifts and it is not unusually for there to be conflict between the 2 shifts. Don't be surprised if the first meeting is a "whine Session". Stay focused on the goal. Let everyone...

  18. In a financial bind, who is paying the most?

    neurorn6 replied to saltman911's topic in Agency Nurses

    I know the feeling of being in a financial bind. I am almost done my current contract and looking for my next. I have say that my company has a sister company that I pick up per diem with. I get at...

  19. Nurse Staffing Laws: Should You Worry?

    neurorn6 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have had the opportunity to work in both union and non union hospitals. Neither are all good or all bad. The biggest issue is how administration and our so called "Professional" organizations have...

  20. MS travel jobs?

    neurorn6 replied to tinyfeet28's topic in Travel

    I don't know how long you have been traveling, but day positions are few and far between and they go fast. Travelers for the most part fill in here needed. We get pulled first, and can get the worst...

  21. Agencies that do lots of contracts in NC (RTP area)

    neurorn6 replied to Noxi's topic in Travel

    I don't know which agency you are with, but I do know that my agency had multiple positions in NC. They have positions in several areas of the state. PM me if you want my recruiters name and company...

  22. Socialized Medicine....WHAT IF?

    neurorn6 replied to unclebenny20's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In regards to my quote regarding Hillary, I actually recall hearing it played on a news cast. Now this is going to sound a little "Oliver Stone" if you get my drift, but the sound bit only played...

  23. Socialized Medicine....WHAT IF?

    neurorn6 replied to unclebenny20's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think that it is a real possiblility that a nationalized medical plan could really impact nursing in a negative way. Some of us have been in the health field for many years and have seen both the...

  24. Best ICU positions

    neurorn6 replied to kateyes7's topic in Travel

    I am on assignment in Orangeburg, SC. The hospital is small, ICU is only 10 beds. No trauma, mostly respiratory issues or CVA or post ops. The people are really nice and very traveler friendly. Town...

  25. Socialized Medicine....WHAT IF?

    neurorn6 replied to unclebenny20's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Our first child, was diagnoised with ALL when he was a little of 3 years old. Over the course of 4 years, we racked up over a million dollars in bills, between hospital stays, clinic vists, ED visits,...