RNERHOUSESUPOR

RNERHOUSESUPOR

Paramedic,ER, House Supervisor, OR, CVOR

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  1. What is your Hospital saying about travel nurses this season?

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well I guess I won't try to get an assignment there. Have been told by my recruiter that everyone seems to be slow in the interview process and maybe waiting around till after the election to see what...

  2. What is your Hospital saying about travel nurses this season?

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for the info. I have a position I like right now but want to get to Fl. Soon

  3. health insurance for traveler

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to daisydoll's topic in Travel

    It would be nice if someone could start a group insurance for Healthy Travel Nurses. Don't think many could or would travel if their health wasn't above average. I have noticed in my years of health...

  4. Can you place something unsterile on top of sterile if wrapped?

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to hotdog19d's topic in Operating Room

    IMO: As long as you protect the integrity of the sterile item you may place an item on top of a securely wrapped package. It is not the best practice but can be done. You would not place something...

  5. RV's anyone???

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Helpful tips have almost caught up with this topic. Guess I will do my part to keep it on top. Am getting closer and closer to purchase of my RV. Spoke with the person buying my house and she says it...

  6. What is going on???

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNontheroad's topic in Travel

    IMHO, hospitals are feeling the crunch of more and more rules and regulations imposed by Medicare and then followed very closely by all of the insurance companies. All are looking to cut costs and...

  7. Any Iowa OR nurses on this site??

    RNERHOUSESUPOR posted a topic in General Nursing

    Don't see anything other than possible travel assignments when I search for OR postions. Are all the OR's fully staffed. Don't want to take a travel assignment right now.

  8. Best place for winter

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Travel

    I know where I want to be going but found out yesterday that I may need to sign up with another travel company to get a position. Currently working with a company dedicated to only one hospital chain....

  9. RV's anyone???

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    That's a good question, Kathy. I haven't tried to sleep during the day in an RV but I know of people who have. One couple worked nights together so they were both sleeping at the same time. A neighbor...

  10. Two week notice vs. Leave of Absence

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to ttbird1's topic in Travel

    Potential start dates are usually given to you before you submit to a hospital. If you don't think you can make it to the specific location, you shouldn't submit yourself for the job. Most of the time...

  11. Two week notice vs. Leave of Absence

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to ttbird1's topic in Travel

    Gonzo1 You are lucky they granted your LOA. I asked for one a couple years ago and was given the run around for months and still didn't know at the time of my departure. I got a letter a couple weeks...

  12. RV's anyone???

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Cay, I don't know which assignment you are inquiring about, but if a position is open and a traveler fits the needs I would think it would be offered. GradRN2007, I have visited Lion Country and it...

  13. RV's anyone???

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Don't know yet. My daughter lives in Wellington and I try to get as close as I can. Last year it was Holy Cross and the year before it was JFK. Haven't started looking real hard yet. Don't think I can...

  14. RV's anyone???

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Greetings all, Have spend the summer in Orem, UT. Still don't have my RV but am making progress. Have someone interested in my house so when I know it's sold I hope to be able to find my RV. If it...

  15. new VA travel

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to jadegypsy's topic in Travel

    Thanks

  16. Michigan Travel Assignments ??

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to JoAnna McNurse's topic in Travel

    Worked at Beaumont hospital in Royal Oak, huge place. Michigan nursing license was a bit difficult. I had traveled to 10 different states before Michigan and was required to have verification of...

  17. new VA travel

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to jadegypsy's topic in Travel

    Is there a website? How did you find the

  18. New traveler with 1 yr exp trouble finding a job

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to daisydoll's topic in Travel

    Keep trying, I began travel nursing in 1989 directly out of nursing school. I had many years of ER experience as a Paramedic prior to getting into Nursing so that counted (at least for me and one...

  19. travel vs. seasonal job

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to DeLynn's topic in Travel

    Seasonal contracts can be hard to come by. Depending on where you wish to go. I had an offer extended to me a couple years ago by the CNO of a hospital I had worked for in the past, but when it came...

  20. want to OR travel in '09-when to do I inquire?

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to rbs105's topic in Travel

    I haven't done this in a while but have started back to full time travel nursing and will have more first hand experience this fall and next spring. In the past I would determine how long I could...

  21. want to OR travel in '09-when to do I inquire?

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to rbs105's topic in Travel

    If you know where you want to go and have the time I would suggest visiting the area and making contact with the hospitals there. See what their needs are and what openings they have. I should take my...

  22. Contract Canceled

    RNERHOUSESUPOR posted a topic in Travel

    It was a first for me. My contract was canceled.:angryfire Now I am getting a bill from the travel company for almost $300.00. I didn't get paid travel or for the hours I worked. The travel company...

  23. Any Iowa OR nurses on this site??

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks I will keep that in mind. Found a travel assignment in Utah, for now may be looking next spring.

  24. ER to OR? Several questions - answers please!

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to alkaleidi's topic in Operating Room

    I thought that too when someone told me. Can't explain fully but the having one patient at a time does figure into it a bit. Be sure and be honest and then you can feel good no matter what the...

  25. ER to OR? Several questions - answers please!

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to alkaleidi's topic in Operating Room

    Once you go to the OR you will have a hard time going back to the ER. IMO. I have not worked in a Surgicenter though. Have heard it's a little like the ER in pace. I like the OR and am happy I changed...