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  1. housing in Hilo, Hawaii

    GoingHome posted a topic in Travel

    Will be going to Hilo soon and was wondering what others are doing or have done regarding housing. I'm with Medical Staffing Solutions and they provide a furnished place but would still like to hear...

  2. friend had great pay and decent experience

    GoingHome replied to 4hams's topic in Travel

    I don't recall anyone saying 4hams is a liar. Many people quote figures and don't understand or opt not to share all of the information/options that go into that figure. If I recall she was trying...

  3. Those that work a 6a-6p shift....

    GoingHome replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    There is a lot of time to clean up the computerized chart. Make sure the rooms are clean and organized (untangled and off floors), baths (have stuff in room for days if patient wants to do in am), Do...

  4. Balancing safety and time management for a new nurse

    GoingHome replied to Fiveten's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with canesdukegirl. Hang in there; it truly does get better. You are on the learning curve and going about it all the right ways. Just a couple of thoughts. I'm not sure if you are...

  5. which nursing internship/job

    GoingHome replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldl try to get information regarding the percentage of people who take the internships who get hired immediately after. I have heard of facilities taking advantage of students to keep budget...

  6. med passer a good job for student nurse?

    GoingHome replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    Tiroka03 - This is a common practice. They have different training than a CNA :) I do understand you

  7. American Mobile

    GoingHome replied to Smiley6's topic in Travel

    Its too bad the people who make out travelers assignments and decide to float them every four hours only knew the truth to "making the big

  8. friend had great pay and decent experience

    GoingHome replied to 4hams's topic in Travel

    Great Point, GrnHonu99. How many hours a week is she working. I was referring to 36 hour work week. I really encourage any one who is interested in traveling to evaluate the reasons before jumping...

  9. friend had great pay and decent experience

    GoingHome replied to 4hams's topic in Travel

    I would make sure your clarifying the "take home". Is that including housing stipend? Seems high to me

  10. Should I become an lpn first or just go for ASN?

    GoingHome replied to Will-B's topic in Indiana Nursing

    RN. If you want experience or to have a foot in the door after school, work as a student tech or CNA. Obviously a CNA role is much different but you will be in a better position to be hired by the...

  11. Cedars Sinai

    GoingHome replied to registeredin06's topic in Travel

    Floated to telemetry (hired for SICU) everyday for first 14 shifts! Out of 13 wk contract 9 were in ICU. Staff focus is on charting, poor patient care from vast majority of staff. Know your fellow...

  12. American Mobile

    GoingHome replied to Smiley6's topic in Travel

    I have been with three companies. Currently AMN/NursesRx. Recruiter can make or break the experience but I have to agree with the lowest pay. I am at a hospital which required numerous computer...

  13. what the HECK is PBDS?

    GoingHome replied to texascowgirl's topic in Travel

    I have taken the test once, without any warning! It was very frustrating. The person who gave directions on how to take this test, said we would see an example of what it is like and then the test...

  14. Cross Country Travcorp

    GoingHome replied to bonesrn's topic in Travel

    I have a really good recruiter with Cross Country. Private message me and I can give you some information. I have been using her for about 2.5 yrs. I would still recommend being with several...

  15. Travel Nursing Questions

    GoingHome replied to enurslw's topic in Travel

    I second that. I have been traveling about four years and if I could get a full time permanent position back home, I would be there. It is not the time to be traveling. The pay is considerably lower...

  16. travel company for Hawaii

    GoingHome replied to 1dragnet's topic in Travel

    I went with Altres and they told me I had a contract with St. Francis Hospital. I got there and it was an agency position. There term travel and the term travel on the main land is definately...

  17. Issues with UCSB

    GoingHome replied to wanderlust99's topic in Travel

    FYI Not that much different. New manager, cutting back on overall nurse patient ratios. . . which was the only thing that could save you

  18. Traveling to Hawaii

    GoingHome replied to dbrucker's topic in Travel

    The only thing in contracts is what you are smart enough to ask for or request be placed in there. I learned a lot from this experience. If I didn't work, they were still going to take money out of my...

  19. Traveling to Hawaii

    GoingHome replied to dbrucker's topic in Travel

    I went to hawaii, with Altres. They paid for my flight there, the housing was pretty good but I was mislead. I was told I would be dong travel nursing there and signed a contract saying one thing and...

  20. Leave a staff position to travel in this economy??

    GoingHome replied to hagmayer's topic in Travel

    I wouldn't do it either. The market has dramatically changed. With things being so unstable I would stay where I knew I had a paycheck coming in. Spend this time exploring about travel nursing. Maybe...

  21. refuse to float ?

    GoingHome replied to nursejllrn's topic in Travel

    Definately have it written into your contract. Some of the reasons I decided to do such: frequently the contract nurse is the first to float, expected to function as others - typically don't have an...

  22. The Contract Must-Haves!

    GoingHome replied to shannonFNP's topic in Travel

    LadyNASDAQ How would you know if the wage is low or not? I've wondered if I am accepting a lower wage with my company, but they are good with dependability, they keep their word, housing is safe and...

  23. Has anyone traveled with Access Nurses?

    GoingHome replied to ktb_82's topic in Travel

    Hi, I've been with Access for a year. I have met numerous travelers and you know how we talk. I have been so happy with them. I have not had a reason to look for another company. An important...

  24. Where do I go next? Shands hosp, short term in AZ, Pitt co, NC???

    GoingHome replied to Beneficence's topic in Travel

    I had an interview with NC Pitt Co. in the SICU. The manager was rude on the phone, I figured maybe she was having a bad day, but it didn't get better. She called @ 5am my time, (which she knew) and...

  25. Wages for Tripler in Hawaii

    GoingHome replied to team_playerRN's topic in Travel

    I've heard you need to travel with the Hawaiian companies, not US