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  1. traveling to Cali for 1st time. Kaiser???

    Cali replied to NYCRN82's topic in Travel

    Please read my response under the thread "Kaiser LA, San Jose, San Fran-who's been?" If you have additional/specific questions let me know. I just left Kaiser a short time

  2. location location location

    Cali replied to sweetgurly25's topic in Travel

    Eisenhower Hospital in Rancho Mirage, CA is really nice. The area is BEAUTIFUL and so is the hospital. The people are nice and it's traveler friendly. $$$$ is good too. :) It's in the desert but...

  3. Kaiser LA, San Jose, San Fran- who's been?

    Cali replied to NYCRN82's topic in Travel

    I worked at Kaiser in Downey. Before going into Kaiser, I had heard many negative things from other travel nurses. I wanted to go and see for myself and gain my own experience. I was at Kaiser for...

  4. Any young african american travel nurses?

    Cali replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

    ny0820, In my opinion I think you should wait until you have at least 2 years experience. Hospitals will expect you to work independently. I think 2 years experience will give you the confidence to...

  5. Any young african american travel nurses?

    Cali replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

    cuttiepie79, I just responded to your message. ny0820, I had a little under 2 years experience when I started traveling. Please let me know if you have any questions. I've been traveling since...

  6. New grad moving from Phoenix to Chicago

    Cali replied to Chechy's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Being bilingual will be handy but I don't think it will necessarily make you more marketable. Some of the hospitals I worked in had their own translators. Some hospitals also use the double phone so...

  7. How aggressive is your follow-up?

    Cali replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in Emergency

    I agree with your husband. I feel like if they want to offer you the job, they'll call. I don't send follow-up letters or make phone calls after the interview. I assume they're very busy and I...

  8. New grad moving from Phoenix to Chicago

    Cali replied to Chechy's topic in Illinois Nursing

    It only took me 5 weeks to get my license by endorsement for Illinois. I actually worked as an agency nurse in Chicago for 3 years. I know Mercy Hospital on Michigan Ave hires new grads all the...

  9. Any young african american travel nurses?

    Cali replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

    How old is young? I'm 33 and I've been travel nursing off and on since 2008. I've only had travel assignments in California and Illinois. I think the best place to do travel nursing is California....

  10. Anyone work at Mercy in Chicago?

    Cali posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm thinking of applying to Mercy Hospital soon and had a few questions. 1. Do they have a hiring freeze or are they actually hiring right now? 2. What can a Tele RN with 3 yrs experience expect to...

  11. Recently moved to CA

    Cali replied to Mamaof1's topic in California Nursing

    I lived on Edwards AFB for 2 years. (1998-2000) I then lived in Palmdale for 4 years (2002-2006) I know the Antelope Valley very well. I worked as an LVN in the Antelope Valley for 4 years....

  12. New Nurse, Agency Nursing Questions

    Cali replied to techraider77's topic in Agency Nurses

    I've been doing Agency nursing off and on for about 2 1/2 years and I LOVE it. Pros: 1.) Flexible hours. (Work whenever and how much you want. I just call and give them the days that "I" want to work)...

  13. Can local nurses receive travel housing in the same state?

    Cali replied to That718RN's topic in Travel

    I did live about 50 miles away from the hospital. I remember it was about a 45 minute drive but it wasn't an issue. I just applied for the travel position the usual way. There's nothing additional...

  14. Hiring freezes in hospitals?

    Cali replied to RB_RN_MSN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I work agency at Thorek and I can definitely verify "the patient ratios are insane and the turnover is horrible." I only go there because it's work and I need the hours. I usually only work there...

  15. Agency Nursing - WDYT?

    Cali replied to waterlily252's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I think you can each definitely get 2 shifts a week. I currently work agency for PNI. (LOVE them!) Not sure what agency nursing was like in Chicago pre-recession though because I just moved here in...

  16. Can local nurses receive travel housing in the same state?

    Cali replied to That718RN's topic in Travel

    Yes, travel nurses can receive a housing stipend in the same state. I took my first travel assignment with Access Nurses when I lived in California. My agency was concerned about the hospital not...

  17. Don't know how you do it

    Cali replied to travel50's topic in Agency Nurses

    Thanks! It's nice to be appreciated.

  18. Pay rate for agencies in Fort Worth, TX

    Cali replied to MsShanRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Just wanted to let you know Maxim is well known for having low pay so be sure to shop around. I don't live in Texas, but just to give you an idea of how low the pay is with Maxim compared to other...

  19. Average hourly pay for per diem agency RN?

    Cali replied to CowsRGreat's topic in Agency Nurses

    Sorry, haven't heard of either one of those. There are SO many agencies. I worked for Excellent Nursing Registry, NurseCore and Access. (NurseCore only does work in Santa Barbara/Santa Maria...

  20. How do I get an Illinois nursing license ?

    Cali replied to qtpnai03's topic in Illinois Nursing

    http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/apply/forms/rn-ex.pdf It's all the same form. On page #17 in box 3 you have to specify you're applying for licensure by endorsement. I applied for licensure by endorsement...

  21. traveling in this economy

    Cali replied to PrettyinPink1234's topic in Travel

    In my opinion...right now is NOT a good time to start travel nursing. If you have a job, KEEP IT. I've been a traveler for about a year and as soon as my assignment is over, I'm looking for a...

  22. per-deim AZ and CA

    Cali replied to tinaharper02's topic in Travel

    I used to live in California and worked Per Diem. Depending on the agency you can make $41-$50/hr. Per Diem work is VERY slow right now. I'm currently on a travel assignment out in California and I...

  23. Antelope Valley new grad pay?

    Cali replied to hatingthewaiting's topic in California Nursing

    I started out as a new grad at AV Hospital back in June 2006 and the pay for day shift was about $26/hr. It may be about $28/hr now. Sorry I can't give you a more recent pay rate. You have the...

  24. I want to move to Chicago!!!!

    Cali replied to qtpnai03's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thought I would send a quick response to your e-mail because you sound like I did, just a few months ago. I moved to Chicago in August 2008 for "something new" and I currently live on the North side....

  25. Average hourly pay for per diem agency RN?

    Cali replied to CowsRGreat's topic in Agency Nurses

    I worked Per Diem in the L.A area before moving to Chicago. Initially I made $35/hr for the first 8 hours and time and a half for the last 4 which came out to about $41/hr. I then worked for another...