RNERHOUSESUPOR

RNERHOUSESUPOR

Paramedic,ER, House Supervisor, OR, CVOR

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  1. RV's anyone???

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Time to depart South Florida. Has been a good assignment with some great people. My third year at the same Hospital and they are wanting to sign me up for November already. Nice feeling. Haven't found...

  2. PLEASE SHARE YOUR 1st time traveling Exp...

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNBSNGRADUATE's topic in Travel

    You might want to indicate if you are male of female. As a male nurse I had a much different experience than some of the female nurses. It is a great experience, but not for all.

  3. Calling all travel nurses

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to artistnurse's topic in Travel

    I agree with Baglady, travel nursing is fun, educational, enjoyable, difficult and trying all in one. It's a job, like most others. You will meet people you love and dislike. One thing about a travel...

  4. Travel jobs offered...low pay

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to JoeMacERRN's topic in Travel

    There is still a nursing shortage and hospitals know it. Some of them are still trying to eleminate all Travel Nurse positions. Even waiting till the last day of a nurses contract to let them know...

  5. Questions for nurses who have travelled.

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to Grow_a_Soul's topic in Travel

    1. Remember the nursing shortage. Places that use travel nurses don't have enough nurses in the area to fill the vacancies. The amounts Travel nurses are paid are not DOUBLE the rate paid to staff....

  6. RV's anyone???

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Yes, the motorcycle currently rides in the garage with the bicycles. Hope to put the bikes on the truck and will have a little car for the trailer garage. Once parked will turn the garage into a...

  7. RV's anyone???

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=57096&id=1099811947&l=455661a98b Link to truck

  8. RV's anyone???

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Another update. Purchased a 2001 Volvo 770 to pull my Toyhauler. As soon as I have it finished I should be set to go anywhere on the mainland of the US, maybe Canada and Alaska too. Have some photos...

  9. Organized/condensed packing tips

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to newrn05's topic in Travel

    Be careful with the "Space Bags". I thought they would be great too. My suit didn't survive. Maybe if I would have taken it out immediatly after arrival but I thought ' I hardly ever wear it, why take...

  10. Organized/condensed packing tips

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to newrn05's topic in Travel

    That was the only part I didn't like about traveling. Fixed it sort of by getting an RV. Of course I am currently single with a 13 year old that only stays part time, so it's easier for me. There are...

  11. RV's anyone???

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    God it's been a while since I have been on the site. Was just outside catching some rays and was approached by a couple asking if I was a travel nurse. I guess the "MOBLRN" license plate I got last...

  12. JFK hospital in Atlantis/Palm Beach FL

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to CVICU14's topic in Travel

    Yea, I always liked the first day. That gal with the big smile and all the energy is great. Some of the others have gotten a little boring after the third time. Hope all goes well for you and I didn't...

  13. feel unwanted

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to travel nurse2009's topic in Travel

    If you are attempting to get a travel assignment and have a hospital train you to scrub you will not be very successful. The expectation from my experience is a travel nurse is able to evaluate their...

  14. JFK hospital in Atlantis/Palm Beach FL

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to CVICU14's topic in Travel

    How are you liking the orientation? Got caught in the rain going home last night. First time riding the bike when it was raining hard enough to soak me before getting home. Still worth it though....

  15. JFK hospital in Atlantis/Palm Beach FL

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to CVICU14's topic in Travel

    No not really. A few drugs and some calculations. IV drip rates and stuff. Maybe some scenarios of what you would do "IF". I have never studied for it and haven't failed. Been out of school for over...

  16. JFK hospital in Atlantis/Palm Beach FL

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to CVICU14's topic in Travel

    Monday will be spent in the first level confrence rooms with Breakfast and lunch served. You will be asked to provide your licenses (drivers and nursing) Certificates (BLS&ACLS) your license plate...

  17. JFK hospital in Atlantis/Palm Beach FL

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to CVICU14's topic in Travel

    You will have a good time at orientation. Arrive early and dress in layers. I never get cold, especially in South Florida but some report the room is freezing. For the most part the staff is helpful...

  18. JFK hospital in Atlantis/Palm Beach FL

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to CVICU14's topic in Travel

    Sorry no. 7a to 7p are my scheduled hours. May stay late on occasion and take night time call. Don't want to work nights much anymore. Am up at 0430 most mornings and even 0530 on the weekends. When...

  19. JFK hospital in Atlantis/Palm Beach FL

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to CVICU14's topic in Travel

    I have been at JFK for three winter assignments out of the last four years. Missed one due to a change in companies and was required to stay away for a year. It is a very busy hospital and most of the...

  20. Calling Mngt yourself for travel interview

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to registeredin06's topic in Travel

    I have called the hospital directly on several occasions. I would only do it if they had my paperwork for over a week and still hadn't made contact. I wouldn't try to "weasle" in or make any comment...

  21. RV's anyone???

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    I currently am working with All About Staffing. Have information with another company but haven't used them and would need to update the info if I do. Have a job in Florida till hopefully June, can't...

  22. RV's anyone???

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Where did you work in Iowa. I spend the summer in Ottumwa but took a short assignment in Utah this fall till right after Christmas. I head for Florida in January. I have been able to return to the...

  23. How does travel nursing work?

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to SilentMind's topic in Travel

    Read all the "Sticky's" Study well, get experience.When all that is done, start applying to the Nursing Travel Agencies. Who knows what nursing and health care will be like when you complete your at...

  24. Miss traveling,

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to sooner74's topic in Travel

    Excuse me, are you saying that because you are an RN with an ADN, you don't feel you are an RN????????? I believe we took the same test as any other RN and the pass rates when I tested were higher for...

  25. Travel nursing

    RNERHOUSESUPOR replied to ontheroad!'s topic in Travel

    You will want to keep in contact with your recruiter or recruiters. I started out with 8 companies in 1989 but finally found a recruiter that seemed to always know what I wanted and was able to get...