RNontheroad

RNontheroad

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  1. Can't get a mortgage because I travel???

    RNontheroad posted a topic in Travel

    I have been traveling for the last 4-5 years, and recently have decided to buy a home and stay in one place. My husband and I have wonderful credit scores, a respectable income with a very low...

  2. Can't get a mortgage because I travel???

    RNontheroad replied to RNontheroad's topic in Travel

    My solution to the problem has been to take a staff position to avoid the "instability". I have now been employed full time at a hospital for a little over 6 months and have saved a sizable down...

  3. Can't get a mortgage because I travel???

    RNontheroad replied to RNontheroad's topic in Travel

    I have continued to research and talk with banks and other travelers since I originally posted. Here is what I have found out since then. First, try getting the mortgage thru a small town bank. Stay...

  4. Is NovaPro basically the same as Cross Country?

    RNontheroad replied to adpiRN's topic in Travel

    Yes. They are owned by Cross Country and will have access to the same assignments. No need to deal with

  5. Moving to the UP

    RNontheroad posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    My husband and I are considering a move to the UP. My husband has family from that area, and we have always loved it when we visited. We are looking in the Marquette, Escanaba, Munising areas. The...

  6. Who died and made Joint Commission "God"

    RNontheroad replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have been feeling the same way about JC for some time. It seems they have been the "only fish in the big sea" for so long, that they have become rather demanding and sometimes unreasonable....

  7. Traveling RV style...

    RNontheroad replied to kat29's topic in Travel

    We pull our 5th wheel with a Ford F350 truck. It gets the job done, for sure. Problem is that once you are parked, that is definately overkill for doing your daily errands, getting to work, etc. I...

  8. Traveling RV style...

    RNontheroad replied to kat29's topic in Travel

    I have been traveling for 2 1/2 yrs now and have been a full-time RVer the entire time. My husband and dog are with me as well. I consider it one of the best decisions we ever made, and it is a...

  9. traveling in this economy

    RNontheroad replied to PrettyinPink1234's topic in Travel

    I agree. It would be wise to stay put for now. I know it is disappointing, especially if you have been planning this for awhile. Unfortunately the lack of jobs and the stress of finding a good...

  10. Wise to tell you recruiter that you are going staff after your current assignment?

    RNontheroad replied to eriksoln's topic in Travel

    HMMM....tough one. (And yes, I know how AM is, I worked for them in the past.) What I would do is to ask your contact person at the hospital to review their contract with the agency. We never get to...

  11. First travel assignment - Texas

    RNontheroad replied to cryptic12's topic in Travel

    I enjoy San Antonio, but above poster is right. It has parts that arent so nice. I recommend staying on the Fiesta side of the city (NW) or in the area known as Medical Center. (Most of the housing...

  12. Is anyone having trouble finding a good assignment out west?

    RNontheroad replied to Tennesseeliving's topic in Travel

    Looks like we are all in the same unfortunate boat. Travel nursing is just not what it used to be...I currently work with 4 different agencies and am having the same troubles as everyone else. To add...

  13. The Patient I Failed

    RNontheroad replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A try heart-wrenching story that so many of us have had to witness. Thank you for having the voice to say so eloquently what we would have a hard time putting into words. You are truly a gifted...

  14. Making my own contract

    RNontheroad replied to RNontheroad's topic in Travel

    That would be really helpful. Thanks for the

  15. Making my own contract

    RNontheroad posted a topic in Travel

    Has anyone out there had experience with contracting directly with a hospital, and not going thru an agency? Is it even possible? I have been thinking about trying and wondering if anyone has any...

  16. Getting your own health insurance

    RNontheroad replied to kateyes7's topic in Travel

    For both of

  17. What is going on???

    RNontheroad posted a topic in Travel

    I have been traveling for the past 2 years and it has been a wonderful experience. However, it seems that lately (the last 2 times I have searched for a new assignment) it is getting harder and harder...

  18. What is going on???

    RNontheroad replied to RNontheroad's topic in Travel

    Aside from choosing a mid-sized company, how would you find this information? I have never had a company be overly forthcoming about their profit margin.

  19. What is going on???

    RNontheroad replied to RNontheroad's topic in Travel

    Completely agreed RNERHOUSESUPOR! With the cost of fuel these days, $300 bucks is not going to get you very far. My agency just increased the travel expense allowance to $1000 round trip, but the...

  20. What is going on???

    RNontheroad replied to RNontheroad's topic in Travel

    Hang in there! We will all get there eventually! I am trying to stay

  21. Getting your own health insurance

    RNontheroad replied to kateyes7's topic in Travel

    The plan that we have is for $318/mo. We are both in our 30's and non-smokers. Hubby has had GI problems requiring surgery several years ago, so he is $30 more expensive then I am. Because we are...

  22. Getting your own health insurance

    RNontheroad replied to kateyes7's topic in Travel

    I currently carry my own health insurance and in return I get some money back from my agency every month. I got mine thru EHealthInsurance (I was directed there by NSO). It is an Aetna plan at a...

  23. ring around my mouth

    RNontheroad replied to becembrie's topic in General Nursing

    You must be one heck of a good

  24. Weaning from vents

    RNontheroad replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like your management team has no experience with vented patients and does not have a clue about what is involved in their care. If they are to cheap to hire a proper cleaning staff, how are...

  25. Back in the saddle !! ER TRAVEL NURSE !!

    RNontheroad replied to dmkm2001's topic in Travel

    Congrats on taking the big leap! It is an exciting and challenging adventure that you will never regret. I have been traveling for 1 1/2 yrs and wouldnt change a thing. Every assignment, even the bad...