MotivatedOne

I suggest asking your recruiter before submitting you for an assignment if it requires PBDS testing. Try to avoid those assignments in the future as well as any other assignments that have a test that if failed your contract is at risk of being termi...

Are you chemo certified? Some, not all oncology travel assignments require chemo certification. Like Swellz suggested, try applying for med/surg/tele positions as well. Most hospitals require at least 2 years of experience and some even want you to...

I found an apartment! I've been here since last Friday. I feel like nothing is close. Everything is at least 10 miles away, but I'm in NW Austin. Looking forward to starting next week. Not really feelling my work schedule for March though...I was thi...

There are a few of us heading to Austin in the next couple of weeks. Im from NC so I didn't have to worry about getting a Texas license since it's a compact state. What part of Texas are you interested in traveling to?

Hi all...EagerOne, I'm actually considering coming to Austin a little earlier prior to the start of my assignment. I'll be working nights so I'd definitely be interested in hanging out. Everyone else, especially those having difficulty finding their ...

I was wondering how do you tell your current agency you're taking an assignment with a different agency and stay in good standing with that current agency? My recruiter has been looking for a job for me but she's only been able to find positions in a...

Try highwayhypodermics dot com. They rank each travel agency based on specific criteria. You can also read reviews of certain agencies from other travel nurses.

Parallon is one of the top staffing agencies here in Denver, and I know they're in Texas as well. I work with them through a subcontract with my travel agency. Will you be working at multiple hospitals in the area or just one?

I haven't officially accepted the offer but I more than likely will. It's an 8 week assignment from March 3rd til April 27th. This will be my second assignment. I've been in Denver, CO for the past 5 months.

Bliss911, I started traveling after a year of experience. Many told me to wait and at times I wish I had not necessarily because I still have some learning to do but because most hospitals want travel nurses with at least 2 years of experience. So it...

I'm not sure if 30 is considered young but I'd like to think so. I'm currently finishing up my 1st assignment in Denver, CO. Coming out here from NC was truly an eye opening experience. I work nights and at my old hospital just about every night shif...

I'm currently finishing up my first assignment in Denver, CO. I tried looking for housing on CL but I'm not a roommate type of person so I had no luck considering most posts were for rooms for rent. I stayed in an ESA for about 2 months before moving...

Hi, I'm currently coming up on a year of experience on a Med/Surg unit. I'd like to transition to eventually become a PACU nurse. I was told out of nursing school that I should first get Med/Surg experience which I've done. I now think it's time I tr...

High Point is a dead end town. I can't get out of here soon enough. There is absolutely nothing to do here besides shop for furniture. It is however convenient to both WS and Greensboro. Is there any other reason you wouldn't want to stay in either G...

I think it's great advice to experience different hospitals on a per diem basis. I try to sign up for open opportunities on different types of units to gain more exposure but it would be nice to experience how things are done at a different facility....

I hit the ground running as soon I started working as a Nurse. I've been in the healthcare profession since 2007...4.5 years as a NA. This isn't new for me. I work at a level 1 trauma facility so we get the sickest of the sick! Cross Country says on...

I've recently been speaking with a recruiter from both Cross Country and Aya. I also used highway hypodermics' ratings to choose agencies to apply to. I've yet to start traveling or even be given an assignment as I'm waiting to hit my year mark. I wi...

Hi, I'm interested in traveling after a year and half of experience on a MedSurg/Gyn Onc floor. I was wondering what qualities should I look for in a recruiter and what companies hire Nurses with less than two years of experience. I'm single, no chil...

I'm assuming your state does not participate in quick results! If you've received the good pop-up, I think it's safe to say that you've passed. Unfortunately you'll have to either wait until you're listed on your state board of nursing's website or u...

Yes, after you've answered whether or not you've taken the nclex before, and input your school information, once you hit submit, you should get the pop-up!

I apologize for the delay. You're given the opportunity to choose 3 areas of interest. After your initial interview, the nurse recruiter will then forward your information to the unit manager of those areas that she feels you may be a good fit. I'm a...

Thank God for quick results! I did the trick and got the good pop up! 2 days later I got my "unofficial results" from pearson vue! I used Kaplan strategies book as well as a Kaplan Review Course that my program included in our tuition. The strategies...

It has been a LONG journey but I finally made it. Took my last exam of my last semester of nursing school and PASSED!!! Words can't express how excited I am to be graduating considering at times I thought this day would never come. Especially after b...

Well best of luck to you! Not sure if you know this or not but the AACN is advocating a doctorate degree to practice as a nurse practioner by the year 2015! I think I've heard some states have already adopted this practice!

Congratulations to you as well Olliesmommy1005...Nice avatar! We were actually considering putting that on one of our t-shirts!