RNERHOUSESUPOR

RNERHOUSESUPOR

Paramedic,ER, House Supervisor, OR, CVOR

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  1. Any input on tavel nursing compaines??American mobile?

    That's just the thing. We read about bad things too often and it doesn't seem like it could happen to you, right? Well it does and will, especially if we all ignore the advice of others. One person...
  2. Housing out of my take home pay?

    Check out the Article in Health Care Traveler about taxes and travel professionals. As always check with a Tax professional when being told you have "Tax Free" benefits.
  3. Any input on tavel nursing compaines??American mobile?

    She thought she did Zeke, waited until everything she "thought" she would need was taken care of. Then she arrived on the island. Housing wasn't "ready", company response "we will put you up in a nice...
  4. Travel extension

    I have had the opportunity to extend on almost all of my travel assignments since 1989. Some I extended and others I couldn't wait to get out of. One contract 4 years ago told us on the first day of...
  5. Newbie starting negotiations, need advice

    Again and again I will say get the most money you can in your hourly wage. Sure you will pay taxes on it up front and maybe you will get a large refund at tax filing time, but what if you don't. Where...
  6. Any input on tavel nursing compaines??American mobile?

    Just got off the phone with a friend who took an assignment in Hawaii with American Mobile. She arrived last Friday and is flying back to the mainland this coming Monday. Nothing was as promised with...
  7. Anyone traveled to Hawaii? Best agency to use?

    I stayed a year in Hawaii but it was about 6 months too long. Got Island Fever after I thought I loved it there and decided to take a perdiem position at the hospital and ended my travel contract. It...
  8. worried

    The only Tax Advantage is the company doesn't pay as much payroll tax for you if you make less per hour. There is no such thing as TAX FREE Money unless you work for the Government or are elected....
  9. Another example of Cross Country/TravCorp/Nova Pro leaving another Nurse away from home with nothing. Sorry it happened to you also. I can say nothing Good about that company or their subsidiaries...
  10. Tax Free Help

    I am currently using Travel Tax. Google them, they will do a telephone conference call explaining most of what you are wanting to know. Good luck with the easy tax
  11. RV's anyone???

    Good morning all, No activity on this for a while so I thought I'd give it a bump. Have an option of parking my RV on a piece of private property during my next assignment. Not sure how to approach...
  12. Travel Nursing while pregnant/trying to get pregnant

    I haven't been pregnant, so take that in to consideration while reading. Check the cost of COBRA before you decide to use that option. Check insurance coverage before trying to start a family, did...
  13. Need Advice

    So far I haven't had difficulties finding a place to park. Some are more expensive than others and you have to be cautious sometimes. I have a rather long rig so getting into some spots can be tricky....
  14. Need Advice

    First off, and a big one. You will not really have HEALTH INSURANCE, unless you pay for the policy out of your pocket. Any group policy with a travel company is only good while you are on an...
  15. Any white middle aged travel nurses out there?

    What is the current number for "Middle Aged"? Oh, yea it changes with your preception of age. When I was 20 I thought my co-workers who were 50 were OLD. Now that I'm 50 I still think I'm young. How...
  16. OR certification

    I am an OR Travel nurse with an ADN. No CNOR, but I do keep my ACLS current. Some hospitals push their staff to be certified but I didn't have any problems working with them not being certified. Keep...
  17. Rude Interviewers - Common?

    I always approach a job interview as a two sided event. They interview me to see if I fit their needs and i interview them to see if they will fit my needs. From your description, I hope you didn't...
  18. travel nursing, tax time, question

    I am not a professional Tax Adviser. I do believe that all "tax free" money paid to you from the travel company (and that includes money paid on your behalf for housing.) Will be taxable income from...
  19. I need advice PLEASE

    So very sorry this has happened to you. You mention "questionable Allergy". Can you describe. I am currently having issues with patients with MULTIPLE " Allergies" listed but most being actual...
  20. Am I being "too picky" with recruiters/companies?

    Bad vibes are hardly ever good. Accepting that everything won't always work out exactly the way you want is a good idea though. It has been a long time since my "first" assignment and I was an unusual...
  21. Travel Nursing

    I did in 1989. Went from small town Iowa to the Bay Area in California for my first "actual Nursing Job". I was much younger then. I have done well in Travel Nursing and have worked all over the...
  22. Travel company benefits

    The difficulties with Travel Company benefits are, 1. Only good during travel assignments. 2. Usually are "short term" insurance and are only for the Nurse. 3. Travel companies don't offer "family...
  23. Hospice , twice this year.

    I'm not a Hospice Nurse, but unfortunately will need to have them again in my life. My Father passed away this spring and my younger brother had a visit with the local Hospice on Thursday of last...
  24. Hospice , twice this year.

    Thank you Delana, I was lucky to get a travel assignment close enough that I can spend every weekend at "home". Have been working 3 to 11 for the past 11 weeks and will be able to start 12 hour...
  25. Barry CRNA Interview

    I am a Travel Nurse who has worked at a Hospital that is "Clinical Site"for CRNA's in South Florida for Barry. It seems like a good school, maybe a bit expensive, but you will get some good...