SCGreywolf

SCGreywolf

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  1. Staff ? on orientating a traveller

    SCGreywolf replied to annmariern's topic in Travel

    rnerin has it right!!! The simple fact that you are asking this question should give you a halo. The orientee already KNOWS how to be a nurse....now she needs to know how to survive. I have no...

  2. Any Travelers To Ct!!!!

    SCGreywolf replied to By His Grace's topic in Travel

    DO NOTgo to Waterbury. Hospital management is very, very poor. You will be lacking supplies (like linens, personal care items, etc) that you need to do your job. Aside from that, their cafeteria is...

  3. Indianapolis-Riley Children's and Methodist

    SCGreywolf replied to nursprl's topic in Travel

    I did a short contract in Methodist CVICU last summer. I usually don't badmouth hospitals or agencies because it may well be me and not them. That being said, my experience with Methodist was less...

  4. Graduate nurses vs. Experienced Nurses

    SCGreywolf posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    ] > A Graduate Nurse throws up when the patient does. >An experienced nurse calls housekeeping when a patient throws up. > A Graduate Nurse wears so many pins on their name badge you can't...

  5. Travel Companies (On Assignment)

    SCGreywolf replied to midimples's topic in Travel

    I have only had one place give me three days of orientation in 20 years of travelling. It's usually one day with HR (tests, certifications on machines, namebadge, etc) and one day (at the most) in...

  6. Ever Heard of Fresno $38.50/hr???

    SCGreywolf replied to m_chatelaine's topic in Travel

    One of the things you have to consider is the California tax rate. The combination of local, state and federal taxes can end up costing you 50% of your pay.....and THAT'S why I don't work in...

  7. $200,000 to travel to Iraq

    SCGreywolf replied to Mantibob's topic in Travel

    Just for the info. The highest salary I have been quoted for the Mideast is 122K. When you talk about tax-free status, that only applies to the first 80K. One thing you CAN do is opt out of Social...

  8. 4 Week Travel Assignments

    SCGreywolf replied to pattycake's topic in Travel

    Nurse Choice has mostly 8 week assignments and most of them are in the SW and California. They have had some 4 week assignments but not that many. The

  9. new mexico pay

    SCGreywolf replied to smallsatori's topic in Travel

    Oh, yeah. I forgot to mention that there's contracts in Los Cruces as well. Never worked there so I can't tell you anything except it's a real pleasant college town. The

  10. new mexico pay

    SCGreywolf replied to smallsatori's topic in Travel

    Yes, anything over 40 is OT. I don't know if 48 is common out here or not. I don't think most of the other agencies require 48 hour weeks but NC does. Most of my fellow travellers here are from...

  11. What company do you use?

    SCGreywolf replied to Ragan's topic in Travel

    "we use a multi-brand recruiting strategy to enhance our ability to successfully attract healthcare professionals in the united states and internationally. our separate recruitment brands are american...

  12. what if I hate it?

    SCGreywolf replied to Billy5949's topic in Travel

    Haven't you ever been in a situation where you just didn't like it? What did you do then? If you're afraid of change or new situations, stay way away from travelling 'cause you'll live in a constant...

  13. new mexico pay

    SCGreywolf replied to smallsatori's topic in Travel

    I suppose it all depends on how your agency structures your pay. As I said, my agency does not do any 'tax advantage' program so you DO have to look at the bottom line (take home). However, here's...

  14. new mexico pay

    SCGreywolf replied to smallsatori's topic in Travel

    I'm working in Albuquerque at $39 an hour, free hotel type housing, decent travel reimbursement and a VERY supportive recruiter and head nurse. No weekend or night differential, just charge...

  15. New Grad, so frustrated

    SCGreywolf replied to IntoTheUnit's topic in MICU, SICU

    Jen, hang in there!! We need people that care. I've been a RN for 24 years now...and guess what? I still get unnerved from time to time...and kick myself for forgetting something or missing an...

  16. Ever Walked Out On An Assignment????

    SCGreywolf replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    Where in the heck are you? I think you might best change your interview technique or review possible assignments with others on this forum. I have been travelling off and on since 1986 and I have...

  17. On my way!!!

    SCGreywolf replied to Beneficence's topic in Travel

    Let me know how it is. I have been looking at an assignment there for the first of the year. Lot closer to home. Less money....but I might get home more often. The

  18. Anyone travel to Arizona???

    SCGreywolf replied to jadrn's topic in Travel

    The problem with TMC is that they still expect the nurses to kowtow to the doctors. I don't think anyone ever told the administration and the docs that MD does NOT stand for 'minor diety'. About 1/4...

  19. new mexico travel anyone

    SCGreywolf replied to rngold's topic in Travel

    First and foremost.....all Presby nurses wear white. Are you moving to Albe or travelling here? I'm a traveller at Lovelace Downtown.....second tour. Depending on what you like to do, there's a lot...

  20. Travel Nurse Companies

    SCGreywolf replied to m_chatelaine's topic in Travel

    You cannot evaluate these companies without researching. Otherwise you are depending on other folks opinions (and THEY might be the problem instead of the agency). Personally, I have had great luck...

  21. Peer review in a nursing negligence/malpractice investigation process?

    SCGreywolf replied to babiesX2's topic in General Nursing

    It differs with each hospital. Usually you are presented with a scenario, the actions taken and the morbidity/end result for the patient. You are then asked to review and comment on whether or not...

  22. feeling overwhelmed by recruiters -need advice from experienced travelers

    SCGreywolf replied to lannisz's topic in Travel

    I have been traveling for 16 of the last 21 years. Many (way too many) agencies, I can't even remember the names of all the recruiters over the years. And it never changes. The recruiters are first...

  23. Nurse Choice?

    SCGreywolf replied to Neual54's topic in Travel

    Currently on my second assignment with NC. They definitely have their ins and outs but so far, I am pretty satisfied. Money has been right there as promised, housing is as stated. They can't...

  24. Is It Really Mass Unemployment, Or Just Mass Hysteria?

    SCGreywolf replied to steve0123's topic in International Nursing

    It may well be that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has finally decided that you really CAN'T have your cake (or crumpet) and eat it too. The taxing level of the man on the street has quite possibly...

  25. Has anyone taken online icu exam for travel requirement?

    SCGreywolf replied to readysetgo's topic in Travel

    The assignment in Indiana is for relief in their ICUs while the regulars all go to school for a new computer charting program. Everybody starts Aug 7 for 4 weeks. Should be interesting. The