happymedium

True that, contracts are made to be broken. Hindsight 20/20, I would have delayed signing until I had a reasonable assurance of housing somewhere.

I did try human resources, their response was, "the company usually makes arrangements, and we have no resources to help you" I don't think I would feel safe as a single woman camping either. I continue to keep reaching out to other travelers in the hopes they will want to split. My last connection just secured a place. I will keep trying. The problem with Hawaii specifically Maui are laws regarding short term leasing, nothing under six months is legal by law. Some are doing illegally, if they are caught they could be fined and you would be evicted. Vacation rentals are unaffordable so the reasonably priced rooms are gobbled up rather quickly. This is prime vacation season. Homelessness is not really an option for me. I have lived in some rough areas but not on the street. Risk of being raped doesn't sound to smart to me.

I don't have a no for every suggestion offered, I have and continue to use multiple resources to search for housing, have talked to multiple people including real estate agents, property managers, and utilized web sites including airbnb, vrbo, crags list, the gamut. Apparently there is a lack of available housing due to increased demand, as one real estate agent informed me, people coming to the island to escape the siberian express back east. I have also communicated with people at the hospital and networked with a couple of other travelers. One was lucky to find something, the other has a possible line and if not would be willing to share with me. I was unaware that the housing market was so tight in Maui. When I interviewed I was given a few resources which did not pan out. What appealed to me to begin with was the destination of course.

Aware of delphi forums, not of fan of their "administrator." I have however tried several times to call the mgr of the dept and have yet to receive a call back. Have not tried the secretary but the unit I work is not one that would be readily available for such, but I suppose could be a last ditch effort.

I have applied to any and all that have been posted within the time frame I need. Many are week to week vacation rentals, with spotty availability. I am traveling alone, but have reached out to some of other travelers that have posted in the hope that someone would be wiling to split rent Also three month rents in HI are difficult to find. There is a 13% tax rate on any lease under 180 days. That was information given to me by an agent.

As far as multiple sites for housing goes, I am aware and have used them. Is the secretary you speak of with the agency or working at the hospital? I have requested the agency contact people at the hospital or HR in regard to facilitating housing for the travelers to no avail. I am not afraid to step out of comfort zone as I have lived and worked in many uncomfortable places over the years. This is not about comfort its about the practicality of finding housing. I cannot just assume someone is going to take me into their home.

This agency does not provide housing only stipend. I was given a contact by the manager of the unit of a cottage that a staff member was renting out. That did not pan out, they are looking for a long term lease, and also warned me that finding housing in Maui is extremely difficult right now. I had no idea. I had been perusing craigs list and thought that I could surely find a room to rent from someone. No such luck. I have continued to search and reply to any housing options, I am open to everything its just such a competitive market right now it's not looking good. Everything is either overpriced, long term lease, or multiple replies, "25 within 15 minutes of a posting", so luck of the draw I guess.

No company housing provided. Where do I stay, hotel?

I have not received any money from them, the craig list posts are other travel nurses looking for housing at the same time same place. My main concern is what if I cannot find housing? Do I travel somewhere without housing secured?

I was not expecting to do better than break even, and thought paying for plane fare up front then getting reimbursed was standard. The hosptial has hired several travelers and there are multiple posts on craigs list for the same time frame. I definitely feel like I bit off more than I can chew. Now do I back out gracefully or go forward and wing it? if I had to leave after arriving would that be less desirable than reneging now?

Is it feasible to back out of contract after it is signed? I have not yet departed for my assignment but am already seeing the error of my ways. The contract is for Hawaiii, unfortunately I was remiss in not checking out rates for car rentals etc. but was assured by my recruiter that the corporate rate would be good. It's over a thousand dollars a month! That, along with the next to impossible task of finding affordable adequate housing has left me in a quandary. I have already booked my flight, and had every intention of fulfilling this contract, but it looks more and more like it's undoable. The contract was just signed this week and my start date is slated for mid-March. The only verbiage I see relating to penalties missed shift charges at a rate of $29/hr. Could I could conceivably be charged for the entire contract of 36 hrs./wk x 13 wks?

I will heed your advice! Fickle is as fickle does. High maintenance with low return.

Ned, as always your erudite responses are much appreciated.

Agency is CCTC, been with them for three years, I've had good experience until I was cancelled from an assignment. After that they placed me on probation, which I had to complete another assignment successfully which I thought I had. Although I am not cancelled I have a "not eligible to rehire" at a specific facility of which I am still working, I got a written reference from charge nurse with nothing indicating I was not keeping up. I do think it was a difficult assignment at a very busy Level I, however I was actually shocked to get the same response from a previous place where I was renewed. Why renew me if I am not eligible for rehire now?

I guess my question is Am I able to use these references for future assignments as I have glowing reviews on paper from both. Or will they call them and get the "not edible for rehire" response. My recruiter with same agency has not given me any indication and is ready to submit to further assignments. I would like venture out with some other companies