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  1. Are you having a hard time finding travel jobs?

    naskippy replied to aakrn's topic in Travel

    I agree the market is a little tighter and a little more competitive than a year or so ago...but I have had no problem with getting offers and interviews. (I do Med/Surg, Ortho, and Telemetry and I...

  2. Convince Me About MedStaff...

    naskippy replied to wahine_kine's topic in Travel

    FYI: Most companies will NOT support you on issues of which the hospital or manager is breaking the terms of your contract. I have had this happen several times with different agencies....They want...

  3. Would you consider driving to Anchorage?

    naskippy replied to thegreenmile's topic in Travel

    Simply,

  4. Any travelers in CO? Does this sound right or should I look elsewhere?

    naskippy replied to klone's topic in Travel

    Well, here is my experience....I got an offer in Colorado to work Ortho last week from a company...what they were willing to give me for take home pay was WAY too low. (I declined the offer) Yes, in...

  5. Am I being "nickle and dimed?"

    naskippy replied to rnrae's topic in Travel

    I have experienced this on most every contract/assignment. It is not unusal. But after orientation week if this happens you should be able to get your pay for the hours promised in the...

  6. Kino in Tucson

    naskippy replied to rodggang's topic in Travel

    I worked a 13 week contract there and hated it. I was on Med/Surg/Tele. Most of the patients are psych patients on CIWA protocol, most are homeless and indigent as well. The patient ratio on days was...

  7. travel vs. seasonal job

    naskippy replied to DeLynn's topic in Travel

    St. Joseph Hospital in Tucson also does Seasonal 3 or 6 or 9 month Seasonal Contracts and they do it year round anytime you want to start. I work there as a 9 month Seasonal Employee. I like it very...

  8. pay rate hell..

    naskippy replied to ruthiebaby88's topic in Travel

    Just take the attitude that you are self employed and that you are the boss off your business. If they can't tell you a straight forward answer then your probably best not to deal with them anyway....

  9. Are Some Travel Agencies Running a Scam?

    naskippy replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in Travel

    I kind of agree with this that the agency is there to sell you a product (the contract). Some think my attitude is right, some think it is wrong...But the way I approach it is this...they call...

  10. Taxes on housing

    naskippy replied to shortstuph0's topic in Travel

    True what she says about the one year deal....but here is the loop hole. Don't sign an extention that will take you over the one year mark. Even you want to continue working in that metro area or...

  11. Best housing/accomodations!

    naskippy replied to snowbiggie's topic in Travel

    I work with LiquidAgents. They ALWAYS try and get you/force you to take their "Tax Incentive Plan". I have refused after doing it once and it was not a good deal. The problem...it is all tax free...

  12. Anyone have info on UPH Kino in Tucson?

    naskippy posted a topic in Travel

    I have been offered a traveling position at University Physicans Hospital Kino in Tucson, AZ. Day Shift on Med/Surg Telemetry. Anyone have any good info on this hospital? Also, any help advise on...

  13. Critical care nurses being pulled

    naskippy replied to organichombre's topic in General Nursing

    i am a traveling nurse from the louisville area. in my travels i see icu nurses pulled all the time...low census is low census. if icu does not have enough patients to warrant staff that leaves two...

  14. Is it me?

    naskippy replied to PlainJaneRN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Well get this...I am a traveling nurse on assignment in Dallas, TX (my home is in Indiana). Several of the other nurses and Charge Nurse complain because I do not sit at the desk and help them answer...

  15. "male" scrub top patterns

    naskippy replied to jb2u's topic in Men in Nursing

    Look on ebay. There is a lady that makes scrub tops for both men and women. They are very reasonable price. I recently got one with the Coke and Nascar logo's and such. I think I paid less than...

  16. Nursing and unionization...

    naskippy replied to dzadzey's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Freedom42...let me clarify. I am a Traveling Nurse just passing through town here. I am not an employee of this hospital. But your point is still the same....and a good one. I am glad my contract...

  17. California Nurses Association Loses in 2nd attempt to organize Western Medical Center

    naskippy replied to Sherwood's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There is a hospital in Louisville, KY that is Union and I think represented by United Nurses of America. Although I do not work for this hospital I do hold a residence there and have worked in the...

  18. The Next Presidential Election is Right Around the Corner - Who Will ANA Support?

    naskippy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, for nurses in support of Union's, well Hilary is your girl. She has sent letters scolding Finley Hospital Administration in Dubuque, IA and the parent company of this hospital Iowa Health...

  19. Nursing and unionization...

    naskippy replied to dzadzey's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am a traveling nurse and I am for the first time working in a hospital that is Union in Iowa. What a nightmare. The union and hospital management are at constant war. The nurses have worked...

  20. Two Florida hospitals now charge extra for non-emergency ER visits

    naskippy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    On one had I agree, on the other hand I see potential problems. The problem we have in our "I'm too busy" world is that we have WAY too many people who struggle all day to remain at work and not take...

  21. What is your Nurse to patient ratios?

    naskippy replied to kellibellirn's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am from Indiana, but I am a travel nurse. I am currently in Iowa working night shift on a Medical-Telemetry Unit and we have lots of telemetry as there is no special unit for telemetry care...

  22. NJ regs re NURSES AND MANDATORY OVERTIME

    naskippy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Good to hear NJ has it together in this employment law area. Other states need to follow the example. I am a traveling nurse and at a hospital I am currently contracted at, the hospital has a...

  23. Resolution Seeking Legislation To Require A 10-year BSN reintroduced in NJ

    naskippy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am not from NJ, just popped in to check on something else and saw this. Hog Wash! I have been an ADN-RN for 22 years...putting me in the 40-50 yr old age bracket you speak of. I passed the same...

  24. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    naskippy replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    uhmmmmm how about staying on subject here. The subject is canceled contracts...not nasty

  25. Male RN-assist with pelvic exams?

    naskippy replied to walnuttree91's topic in Emergency

    I am a male nurse and been in nursing for over 20 years...both male and female...I have seen it all...big, little, deep and wide. Pelvics or Foley if the patient doesn't raise a big stink well...time...