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1. End of an assignment

   dutchie replied to Dinsey's topic in Travel

   I can't find the reference form to download. Anyone have a link? Thank

2. End of an assignment

   dutchie replied to Dinsey's topic in Travel

   Mine will be ending soon also. I was told I should get a reference before I leave. Is there a generic form or do I use agency specific? Taking pics and making a scrapbook sounds like a good idea

3. What to bring to unfurnished apt

   dutchie replied to dutchie's topic in Travel

   The air mattress sounds like it could work. Easily portable at least. And I like simple. The quotes I got were at a TX apartment. Furnished did include everything except

4. What to bring to unfurnished apt

   dutchie posted a topic in Travel

   I am debating whether to get a furnished or unfurnished apartment. Seems easier to get furnished of course, but the difference in rent is over $600/month. I understand about picking up some cups and...

5. Which comes first...

   dutchie replied to dutchie's topic in Travel

   So after finding a good location, should I ask about pay and housing before I interview? I will be traveling with pets so housing may be an issue. Also, with "regular" jobs, pay isn't really...

6. Which comes first...

   dutchie posted a topic in Travel

   I hope to be negotiating my first contract soon. I'm wondering which of these details should be discussed first. Location, Housing or Pay. Each will determine whether or not I take an assignment,...

7. Anyone decline company health insurance?

   dutchie replied to Underthemoonicp6's topic in Travel

   I had thought about taking whatever stipend they offered for declining company insurance also. Unfortunately, the few companies I have decided to go with charge $9-10 a week for insurance and just...

8. RV traveling

   dutchie posted a topic in Travel

   I searched and saw only old threads on RV travel. Anyone have an opinion on whether this is a good option considering gas prices and availability of RV camp sites? Also as a single female traveler,...

9. PBDS

   dutchie replied to dutchie's topic in Travel

   I also am concerned about traveling across the country and failing a test. I know my stuff, but that is some pressure! I wonder if a company would help you get back home. More questions for the...

10. Compensation in Texas

    dutchie replied to Underthemoonicp6's topic in Travel

    Is that negativity just in certain parts of TX or is it found alll over? Are there areas to avoid? Please tell me there's at least a few good points about TX as it is close to home for me and I had...

11. Questions regarding Travel Nursing

    dutchie replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Travel

    If you google "what to ask travel nursing company" or something like that, you will get an idea of the questions you should be asking. Also sign up on PanTravelers if you haven't already. Its free...

12. Advice on these pay packages please

    dutchie replied to NurseAndLovinIt's topic in Travel

    Is that per diem for housing and meals? I am also trying to compare numbers. Seeing such a low hourly offered to me is scary. For me it's hard to include the nontaxable as income as I know it will...

13. PBDS

    dutchie posted a topic in Travel

    How common is the PBDS testing? Should I expect to have to take this at each assignment or is it a rare hospital that requires it? I would like to travel to FL for the winter, is it common there?...

14. Traveling without a tax home

    dutchie replied to B_OTT's topic in Travel

    I also understand that you have to work when you're at home at your "tax home". Is there an amount you need to work, or make, to have it still considered tax home? My tax home would be about 70...

15. Insurance when not on assignment

    dutchie replied to dutchie's topic in Travel

    So my choices would be to pay for my insurance all the time, or pay for COBRA when I'm not working. Seems the COBRA choice would be cheaper? I'll have to look into that more. Do companies...