BluntForceTrauma

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  1. Should I consider extending my contract?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to neophyte traveler's topic in Travel

    So you're getting about $38/hr after housing is paid....I don't really think it's TOO bad. However, L&D is in high demand....you could probably make more if money is your bottom

  2. Should I consider extending my contract?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to neophyte traveler's topic in Travel

    How much is your housing

  3. Should I consider extending my contract?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to neophyte traveler's topic in Travel

    Is the pay package the only thing you are considering when it comes to

  4. Kaiser L&D, SF Bay Area

    BluntForceTrauma replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    San Fran housing is expensive...probably even more so since you have a pet and a teenager with you

  5. Anyone know how to get a nursing job in Antarctica?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to mattfro60's topic in Travel

    That seems like such an adventure!

  6. Anyone been to Montefiore in Bronx, Ny?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to HarleyNrs's topic in Travel

  7. Experienced in the ER vs. Opportunity to gain experience in OR

    BluntForceTrauma replied to liser79's topic in Travel

  8. Anyone been to Montefiore in Bronx, Ny?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to HarleyNrs's topic in Travel

    What's your specialty? They have ICU posted x 2. I'm sure the tests aren't as hard as everyone is saying. I had the same issue at Wake Forest in NC...they gave 2nd chances to take it over if you...

  9. Anyone been to Montefiore in Bronx, Ny?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to HarleyNrs's topic in Travel

    Are you going on Oct. 15? If so, has your recruiter sent you any study guides for the

  10. Best housing near Keck USC Hospital

    BluntForceTrauma replied to luelue60's topic in Travel

    Yes...they use

  11. NY travel. Car rentals?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to mclovin's topic in Travel

    It's best to drive your own car....unexpected things can happen. Rental car prices can jump in a matter of days...what if your assignment is extended? What if you pay $900 to ship your car and your...

  12. Experienced in the ER vs. Opportunity to gain experience in OR

    BluntForceTrauma replied to liser79's topic in Travel

    Why do you hate it so much? Once you answer that question, then maybe we can give better advice. It just may be the ER...it just may be the hospital at which you work...it may just be the patient...

  13. Realistic Travel Expectations

    BluntForceTrauma replied to Bluebolt's topic in Travel

    Most likely, the only way you would make that amount of money with 48hr guarantees would be in rapid response assignments...Fastaff and NurseChoice are a couple of agencies. I've done several...

  14. Anyone been to Montefiore in Bronx, Ny?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to HarleyNrs's topic in Travel

    What did you not like? What dept did you work

  15. Anyone been to Montefiore in Bronx, Ny?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to HarleyNrs's topic in Travel

    Haven't been yet but plan on going soon!! Everyone that I know who has gone has liked

  16. Anyone been to Montefiore in Bronx, Ny?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to HarleyNrs's topic in Travel

    Are you going with

  17. Travel Nursing in Compact States

    BluntForceTrauma replied to granadina's topic in Travel

    It's impossible to get a CA license in days now...your fingerprints have to be done, processed, and the results sent to CA BON by the FBI before a license is issued...even if you went in person to do...

  18. Overweight travel nurses!!

    BluntForceTrauma replied to namroRN's topic in Travel

    Being overweight and traveling to Southern Cal, I was afraid I wouldn't be accepted....it has yet to be a problem for me. I have met great people and I absolutely loved

  19. Pay rates vs staff rates

    BluntForceTrauma replied to travelnursebeth's topic in Travel

    New nurses with 1-2 years experience start to travel and accept anything pay wise because it seems better than what they make at home...so of course if they see you will accept less they will offer...

  20. Is this travel contract resonable or am I being low balled

    BluntForceTrauma replied to BMTnurse07's topic in Travel

    How much will your housing be? You have to configure that in. If you're making 2,000 a week and housing is 1600/month, then you're down to $1600 a week. Hopefully you can find cheap

  21. Is this travel contract resonable or am I being low balled

    BluntForceTrauma replied to BMTnurse07's topic in Travel

    What agency if you don't mind me

  22. Best travel nurse agencies

    BluntForceTrauma replied to agatka's topic in Travel

    I wouldn't take $20 an hour for ANY travel

  23. time and a half for 12h shifts in Cali?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to globetrotterRN's topic in Travel

    That's the standard OT law in Cali if I'm not mistaken. However, I was told by some nurses that they still only made OT after 40hrs/week because of their union contract or something of the sorts. As...

  24. per diem while on travel assignment

    BluntForceTrauma replied to ERjunkie38's topic in Travel

    I have considered it, but like Ned posted, it's usually more pay involved with working OT..also less stress. No new learning of another environment, paperwork, online testing etc. Hopefully your...

  25. How's the market these days?

    BluntForceTrauma replied to trackhead's topic in Travel

    ICU can be a little skimpy at times, but I always see ER postings. You should be ok since you have 2