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  1. Does this sound right? Stipend question..

    I would ask her the same question! Clearly, the 3K option benefits them! Don't let them take advantage of you just because it is your first contract! Good
  2. Love to hear from anyone who is currently on assignment in
  3. Anybody currently in Philadelphia?

    Philadelphia is a great city! I am originally from PA and trying to get back to the Philly area. Talking to a few travel companies hoping to get a travel assignment and then a perm position....
  4. How hard was it to get in with the VA system? Looking to relocate to Philadelphia and checking out all options.
  5. Cross Country vs. American Mobile

    So, for all of you seasoned travelers, what do you say to your recrutiers? Do you spell it out saying "I want x amt of money (tax free vs taxed) I want x amt for housing, ins etc. None of this...
  6. Any travel nurses from St Croix?

    FlLinda..I have friends who live FT on St. John but they own a bar and are not in healthcare. I talked with Trustaff rep regarding contract, but have heard more bad than good about Trustaff, so I'm...
  7. Any travel nurses from St Croix?

    Thinking about perm staffing job in STT. Love to hear about how things are in STX. Good Luck! Have fun and keep us posted. The link posted above has great
  8. why is the corrections facility hiring so much?

    I am in NC and the prison is building brand new medical facilities. I think the work would be interesting and a challange! A lot fo RN's I talk to love it! The pay and benefits are great. As far...
  9. Any travel nurses from St Croix?

    PM me. I have a contact who works there
  10. Ready for a change and thinking about going back to Pa, specifically the Philly area. Would love to be downtown or just a short train ride away. I know the area has a ton of new grads looking for...
  11. Feedback on Bay Area hospitals?

    In the process of getting CA license. Currently in NC. Would like to be in area of the city that would allow me to walk/ride bike and/or use public transit to get almost anywhere I'd need to go for...
  12. Best Hospitals to work in Hampton Roads Area

    Currently in Raleigh, NC. What area of Hampton Roads would be most comparable as far as nightlife, art/culture, vibrant downtown? Looking for an area that would allow me to live downtown and walk to...
  13. Compact States

    OMG! I get it! I wasn't asking how it works, I know how it works. I was asking for info on the compact states. For those who have done a few contracts in those states, what did you like? Not...
  14. Compact States

    Rod, Yes, I know that! Not sure why you are being so negative in your response? I have a license in NC and realize that IF I make a permanent move to a non-compact state that I will need to get...
  15. Compact States

    Sorry for the confusion. I am thinking about traveling again and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI-easier to type) is top of my list. I am thinking of making a permanent move, so a travel...
  16. Career possibilities in TN

    I am also considering relocating from Raleigh, NC. Thinking about Nashville. Would love to live downtown, close to shops, music, art/culture scene. I have 16 years experience, mostly in float pool,...
  17. Hello travel RN's... I am originally from PA and came to Raleigh, NC as a travel nurse and never left. While I love it here, I am getting the travel 'bug' and really looking to relocate. Traveling...
  18. RN salaries in North Carolina?

    I can tell you that Duke pay is the lowest in the Raleigh/Durham area. Try UNC/Rex/Wake Med. I work in the float pool and have 15 yrs experience so I can't speak for staff salaries. I'm sure HR...
  19. Nursing in the US Virgin Islands?

    Go over to delphi forums, there is a recent post from a travel nurse who just returned. Sounds like a blast..daydreaming
  20. PA Job Openings

    For what it is worth, I went to Lancaster General Hospital's school of nursing (class 96) and it was a great education. I worked at LGH as a traveler and enjoyed it. Hershey is a great teaching...
  21. Central Prison in Raleigh

    Hey guys..was wondering if anyone is currently working at Central Prison? I am interested in the new health center. RN with 14 years experience, but no correctional
  22. CCTC and RN network recruiters

    It has been a long time since I was a travel nurse, but I will say that I was with CCTC for 3 years (at the same hospital if you can believe it) and I had a great experience. Since then, I have been...
  23. PN pay for UNC hospital and shift diffs...

    I have been in nursing for 15 years so can't speak to new grad salary, but in general, UNC and Rex pay better than Duke. Duke is a doctor driven facility if you know what I mean. Rex is AWESOME! It...
  24. Duke pay for nurses is shameful

    I'm also from 'up North' and the cost of living is very similar. Cost of living might be less assuming you live in the ghettos of Durham! The patients at Duke, UNC and Rex are the same. Yes, Duke...
  25. Duke pay for nurses is shameful

    I know a lot of great nurses who work at DUKE and I hear from them how they are treated and how little they are paid. I'm sure you and all of those you work with are great, I think you should be...