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  1. Negotiating w/ agencies

    texastraveler replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Travel

    Have you told the company you would rather work for that the other company you are talking to about travel assignments offers license reimbursement? License reimbursement is a small fee, that is why...

  2. Traveling to Dc

    texastraveler replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Travel

    Hi, Thanks for the info. I work in the OR. Hopefully, my friends and I will travel there

  3. Traveling to dallas and houston

    texastraveler replied to cammy429's topic in Travel

    The travel jobs in houston area pay LOW. A few times On Assignment has had openings at the Herman hospitals and were paying low-mid 30's. That is good pay for the houston area. Some are even offering...

  4. Traveling to Dc

    texastraveler replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the info! I'll let you know if I take an assignment

  5. Advice please on Huntington memorial in Pasadena and Los Robles

    texastraveler replied to angelamarieRN's topic in Travel

    I have heard good things about huntington memorial from other travelers. Liked the job and area. Hope you like your

  6. Traveling to Dc

    texastraveler replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Travel

    I'm interested in traveling to Maryland. Could you recommend a hospital and company?

  7. Information on Access nurse agency??

    texastraveler replied to Kaddie's topic in Travel

    You should be able to get around $40/hr PLUS housing,etc..... especially in CA. CA pays 1 1/2 after 8 hrs, if you work 12/hr shifts, you should be able to make around $60/hr for the last 4

  8. Are OR nurses in demand?

    texastraveler replied to RollingThunder's topic in Travel

    Yes, OR nurses are in demand. I worked as an OR nurse for one year before I started traveling. I did not have any problems. It depends on the person and your comfort level. Everyone is different. In...

  9. breaking travel contract

    texastraveler replied to jujubee42's topic in Travel

    Hi, Isn't "unsafe working conditions grounds" to terminate your contract? I would think your company would stand behind you on

  10. Thinking about traveling, please help!

    texastraveler replied to RNmegan84's topic in Travel

    I have worked in Maui. Everyone at the hospital was friendly. It was the best three months ever!! Pay isn't all that great, but it was worth it to be in Maui. Pay normally around $27 - $29/hr. I...

  11. Anyone have a huge student loan bill?

    texastraveler replied to dreamBIG's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not sure. I got a Perkins Loan with a University, some of the community colleges offer the loan and some do not. You can talk to the Financial Aid

  12. Anyone have a huge student loan bill?

    texastraveler replied to dreamBIG's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ask about a Perkins Loan. It is a loan for nurses, police officers and teachers. You get a certain amout each semester ($3000.00?? i think). If you work as a nurse for 5 cons years after graduating,...

  13. New to travel Please Help

    texastraveler replied to jamminworld's topic in Travel

    I am traveling with Medical Staffing Solutions. It's a smaller company, you get alot of personal attention and he makes sure his nurses are happy. I have been wanting to travel in Texas. Several...

  14. Thinking of Buying an RV to travel

    texastraveler replied to jsixxerrn's topic in Travel

    :blushkiss I have two friends that travel with me that have RV's. They love it. One of them sold their house and bought a NICE RV. Her husband is a nurse also and they travel around all over. If...

  15. New to travel Please Help

    texastraveler replied to jamminworld's topic in Travel

    There are some companies that calculate your hourly wage including housing, etc.... There are also companies out there that pay $45/hr not including housing, travel, rental car, etc.... When they...

  16. New to travel Please Help

    texastraveler replied to jamminworld's topic in Travel

    $25/hr working days or nights is LOW!!!!! There is better pay out there for FL. I have friends working there now making alot

  17. Travel Nursing...

    texastraveler replied to tazzyjo's topic in Travel

    I always get guaranteed hours, either 40 or 48 hrs. I don't pay if i'm sick or take time off work. Now you know a few things to ask before you accept a position. your recruiter should have told you...

  18. Nurses in Partnership

    texastraveler replied to carebearRN's topic in Travel

    I have never worked for them. I can suggest that it would be a good idea to talk to severl different companies before you decide on one. Ask about private housing, furnished housing, paid for...

  19. Hello Everyone! Any info on Travel Nurse Across America?

    texastraveler replied to wesraue's topic in Travel

    The company I work with has jobs in Texas. What is your specialty? you can PM

  20. wanting to get into travel nursing

    texastraveler replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in Travel

    Hi, you and your husband will have a blast traveling together. That is what my husband and I are doing. Our favorite place was Maui! We have been all over. I would not travel with anyone associated...

  21. Heard of American Mobile Healthcare

    texastraveler replied to jaycrue's topic in Travel

    i have worked with american mobile and will NEVER use them again. My recruiter lied to me so bad, I broke my contract. Pay rate is LOW and they make you pay for private housing and you have to bring...

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

    texastraveler replied to psych1's topic in Travel

    The most I have brought home in one week is $2400/wk. I worked 54/hrs that week. I had fully furnished private housing, rental car and travel pay. If I only work 40 hrs. I bring home around...

  23. What company do you use?

    texastraveler replied to Ragan's topic in Travel

    I travel with Medical Staffing Solutions. Smaller company. GREAT pay, they always do what they say they will do. They provide free private housing, travel pay and $40 to $45/hr. I will NEVER use...

  24. Travel nursing

    texastraveler replied to RJS's topic in Travel

    Yes, travel nursing is as good as it appears if you use the right company. My first travel company treated me horrible, but it was a lesson I learned. Now I love travel nursing and with the right...

  25. newbie OR traveler?

    texastraveler replied to NurseEllie's topic in Operating Room

    How much experience depends on how comfortable you feel in the OR. I traveled after only working in the OR about 11 months. 5 of my friends also quit at the same time to travel and they only worked in...