ERRNTraveler

ERRNTraveler RN

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  1. Benefits for travel nurse's family

    ERRNTraveler replied to tdorsett40251's topic in Travel

    I travel with RN Network- PM me for more

  2. Travel nursing fears

    ERRNTraveler replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in Travel

    Do a LOT of research on this & other boards, talk to a LOT of different travel companies, and make sure you find a recruiter you trust & feel comfortable

  3. Benefits for travel nurse's family

    ERRNTraveler replied to tdorsett40251's topic in Travel

    $220/week is ridiculously expensive!!! I have my husband added to my medical & dental insurance, and my company only charges $60/week for this! Or, you could get your own private insurance...

  4. Pay based on experience??

    ERRNTraveler replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Travel

    In travel nursing, like ANY job, your pay is definitely based on experience. If you have more experience, generally you will be paid more, because you bring a broader knowledge base to the job. How...

  5. Talking to many companies...

    ERRNTraveler replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Travel

    You cannot get in trouble for filling out paperwork for multiple companies. Just make sure that for any particular assignment, you are only being submitted for it by ONE of the companies- it is not...

  6. Question regarding contracts...

    ERRNTraveler replied to Missuz560's topic in Travel

    I would not sign another contract with this agency- I would find another agency ASAP! I also work ER, and when I interview with different hospitals, I always ask if I will be required to float or do...

  7. 'average' patient/staff ratio?

    ERRNTraveler replied to Dinith88's topic in Emergency

    Most ER's I've worked at have 1 RN to 4 patients, and then one or two techs assigned to the whole department, meaning, each tech is assigned to anywhere from 10-20

  8. Would You do the same thing I did?

    ERRNTraveler replied to vnsam's topic in General Nursing

    Tazzi, I think you & I are the only ones who feel this way.

  9. Would You do the same thing I did?

    ERRNTraveler replied to vnsam's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry for you situation, but I have to agree with Zookeeper- a fever is not something that warrants a 911 call- you could have called a cab for your teenager to get to the hospital. OR, better...

  10. Sleep

    ERRNTraveler replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tylenol PM is just Tylenol with

  11. Do you ever offer to shave female patients?

    ERRNTraveler replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Ms. Hirsute...." HAHA this is

  12. Do you ever offer to shave female patients?

    ERRNTraveler replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any "abnormal" facial hair, but this makes me think, maybe in my advanced directive, I should make provisions to have my eyebrows waxed every week or so!

  13. Allnurses Hospital

    ERRNTraveler replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    And for those who still don't get it & darken my door with their earache, we'll have the

  14. Sleep

    ERRNTraveler replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I take 2 Benadryl about an hour before I want to go to sleep- works

  15. Do you ever offer to shave female patients?

    ERRNTraveler replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup- I wouldn't say a word about

  16. Allnurses Hospital

    ERRNTraveler replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    oooh, and can we have a stereo in the trauma bays to play "Push it real good" when we're doin'

  17. Allnurses Hospital

    ERRNTraveler replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    I'll work in the ER.... if I can have a trap-door in the floor of the triage

  18. Do you ever offer to shave female patients?

    ERRNTraveler replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really have to deal with this working in the ER, but.... like others have said- I wouldn't go there. You're risking offending this person &/or hurting their feelings. If she wants it...

  19. Travel VS Local contract

    ERRNTraveler replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    You will end up paying more taxes- if you have a tax home & take advantage of a housing stipend, this is tax-free because it would be a duplicate expense of your existing rent/mortgage at home....

  20. Pushing drugs for the Man bother anyone?

    ERRNTraveler replied to somebody's topic in General Nursing

    and....

  21. Drive or fly from BC to CA?

    ERRNTraveler replied to freeroad's topic in Travel

    If you decide to drive, make sure you join AAA or a similar organization- they can help you plan your route, and provide roadside assistance should you run into any problems, plus you'll get discounts...

  22. Help!!!

    ERRNTraveler replied to ebonydoll03's topic in Travel

    Legally, if you haven't actually signed a contract, you are not obligated to take the travel job, BUT, like you said, if you have verbally agreed to take the assignment & then back out, you might...

  23. How do I negotiate pay rates?

    ERRNTraveler replied to karen0083's topic in Travel

    Negotiating for higher pay is an art- I don't see it as "abusing" the system, just making sure I get what I'm worth. If a travel company goes bankrupt, then they are obviously not doing something...

  24. Pushing drugs for the Man bother anyone?

    ERRNTraveler replied to somebody's topic in General Nursing

    First there's a problem with the free pens, then there's a problem with the free food, NOW "somebody" is taking a stab at DONUTS?!? If I cannot have free pens, food, & donuts then WHAT IS THE...

  25. Level 3 ER, Level 4- Can you PLEASE clarify!!!

    ERRNTraveler replied to taapple's topic in Emergency

    Maybe your state has it's own trauma designation system, but I was speaking of the NATIONAL certification of trauma centers done by the American College of Surgeons- they do not recognize level 3...