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Hi there! I was wondering if there was such thing as a Home Exchange for travel nurses. We are looking into traveling but do not want to sell our home or rent it out long term. VRBO and Airbnb is an option but it almost seems easier to have a furnished home ready for another traveler who is doing the same time frame of an assignment. Thoughts? Suggestions?

That sounds promising. I'm going to keep pursing then. Over time I could probably build up a good clientele then maybe have the opportunity for negotiations later. I am keeping my job at the hospital I am working in at a per diem status. Thanks for the information!

Thank you for replying! Currently the business model this spa is using does not include any sort of commission deal. Only hourly. Then if someone wants to give gratuity you keep that. I think there is room for growth though so I'm just going to keep pursuing!

Does this nurse that switched to aesthetics also get commission pay?

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Thank you for replying! Unfortunately they want to start at $25/hr when now I am making $40. They are saying gratuity makes up for some pay. I feel ask though spending the money on training and then possibly apprenticing without pay for some hours makes it hard for me to be ok with only 25/hr. That is less than what I started at as a new grad nurse. This is yes what I want to move into seeing as I am pretty burned out on inpatient and currently they are not seeking help. I contacted them Im open to any thoughts or suggestions you may have!

Hi there! I am negotiating pay for a new job at a medical spa. Currently I make great money at the hospital I work for, of course because it is a large business, and in addition to that I have worked there for eleven years. SO I do know I could be taking a pay cut with starting in a new field, however I feel that I am still valuable because of the 9 almost 10 years of experience I have as a nurse. There is a lot of skill obtained over those years having conversations with patients and really becoming skilled in thinking on your feet, improvising, and becoming a master at a large number of pieces of equipment. How much wiggle room do you think you have in negotiating pay? This specific business is not offering medical benefits, this will not be a full time job, and this will be strictly hourly pay. What would be reasonable to ask for per hour with my years of experience as a nurse? Unfortunately I will also have to spend around $3500 for initial botox and filler training.... I am limited in options in my area in regards to starting in the aesthetics industry..it is pretty much the only show in town besides a plastic surgery office and dermatology office. I do not have experience yet and I will be getting trained. Is requesting $40/hour too much? Thanks for the input!!! Your answers and thoughts will really help me out!