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Did you ever follow up? Just seeing that ad now and I'm curious...

Also, have you tried posting in the housing wanted section of craigslist? And CHBO Also Facebook groups: Travel Housing - The Gypsy Nurse and Travel Nursing: Places/Rooms for Rent

Actually Fastaff does provide housing (in extended stays), and the stipend wasn't too generous (with the 2 CA assignments I did). lol

Big question is: do you have a written lease? You don't want to do anything that will break the lease and come back to bite you later. If there is no lease, I would do what NedRN suggested. Big lesson? get it in writing. I found a place on craigs...

Do you mind sharing the agency name and know if they hire RNs? I'm looking for per diem work now...

I'm running into the same problem xs. I plan on calling/emailing someone tomorrow. I wouldn't take the advice of the previous poster to submit nursys first. Verification is only good for 3 months, so you should always do it after you know your app...

Also, if you are going to being paying for insurance for the whole family, I would advise you to look into private insurance. Not only will you be likely to get better rates, you don't have to worry about gaps in your coverage due to assignment star...

I worked at a facility that had a delivery med kit: IM and IV Pit, cytotec, mineral oil, lidocaine, eyes & thighs. Haven't seen methergine or hemabate at beside. I haven't done a study or anything, but I doubt the seconds saved by having it at t...

I was also taught that emergent blood transfusion was the reason for the standard 18g. I'm a traveler and that's what I've seen everywhere I've been. Looks like the Infusion site says that it's recommended for trauma or surgery, which makes sense fo...

Interesting. I'm told that place is crazy busy and always short staffed (been told by several people to stay away for unsafe care in OB). This is the warning I got related to discrimination (not sure which unit she worked): "Avoid Kapiolani like th...

Anyone taken an assigment in HI?? I've heard about (white) travelers getting hate from the natives (in certain cities) and was wondering if it was the same for brown-skinned folk??

Where I worked, learning to scrub was part of the requirement for becoming a charge nurse. And at most hospitals I've worked at (I'm a traveler), charge RN could scrub or there was always a RN scheduled who could do it. That's a safety issue that s...

I've also heard that in cases like this, travelers are always the first to float in any situation. You're being paid to be flexible unless your contract says otherwise. Maybe while floating, take the time to focus on another aspect of the nursing p...

In a department like ED or L&D in which it's not uncommon to be beyond maxed on patient census (we can't turn patients away!) one day, and then dead the next (because everyone was delivered or discharged), the unit is just being fiscally responsi...

I was just on the BCBS site a few days ago looking at plans. They definitely have a national network plan, it's just gonna be pricier than the plans that are local. And since you are 30s and healthy (with no kids?), you might be ok with taking agency...

Perfexion, residents did all SVEs where I started too. On my 2nd travel assignment, the rns did exams. At that particular hospital, the orientation sign-offs included someone validating your exams. So, they taught me! And I had a great charge nurse...

Hospitals/educators set their own prices for the AWHONN courses. It's sounds like that $300 course might be a rip off unless they're putting you up for those 2 days! I took my Advanced course in one day and paid $100 plus the cost of course materi...

I agree you don't need to be get into OB nurse first. One of the best lactation consultants I worked with was a NICU nurse and never worked a day in OB! Good luck!

Every hospital lists it's own requirements that they want in a traveler. The number of years of experience varies everywhere you go (whether it's in nursing, travel nursing, or specialty). I had a little over 1.5 years of high risk OB experience (a...

I trained at a level I hospital with tons of High Risk OB. I find that when I go to level 2&3 hospitals where high risk emergencies are few and far between, they're glad to have someone with the extra experience. You could be a welcome resource!

Lol. Ned you might wanna look up the cost of those vehicles. You don't need to be rich by any means to afford them (especially as a traveller without a tax home). Now, I've seen some nurses with Lexuses, Benzes, and Audis. Those are the ones that r...

I think that the first bit means the facility can cancel you for 3 12 hr shifts (or 36 hrs) and not pay. If there are more cancelled shifts after that, then you will be paid (that's when your hours become guaranteed). I had a similar clause in WA. Th...

Ned, they're accepting the online verification for now, but Kaiser (or this specific location) has a policy that RNs should have their license cards with them, and they want proof of that. So I'm waiting on the board to send me one. Any bets on how...

This is true but not for L&D; they stay too busy to send you anywhere else! And those floaters know that when then sign their contracts. I did a contract at Seton in the spring. It was a great learning experience for me. Not sure right now is...

I've heard rates are lower in SoCal cuz it's a highly desired destination for travelers, but I have no idea what's average. Use the paycheck calculator on PanTravelers website to give you a better idea of total compensation, especially when working ...