nursetaminator replied to timbucktoo's topic in Texas Nursing
If you get the chance to talk to anyone, especially if jobs are looking pretty sporifice in that area of Texas, I'd take it. You may have to get your foot in the door and advance from there. Have no...
nursetaminator replied to Margaritaville's topic in Operating Room
Try the Dansko XP - they have more cushioning than the regular pair. I also wear a thick pair of Thor-lo socks. The shoes have saved my feet and made all the difference in the world how I feel after...
Can a traveling RN realistically be able to bring home (net) each week at least $1,000? Will find my own housing, no car rental or medical insurance needed, etc. - will take care of all that myself...
nursetaminator replied to cryptic12's topic in Travel
I'm kind of confused Ned. Traveltax told me about the 30 days; not necessarily consecutive but their suggestion was plan on being home at least 30 days out of approximately a years worth of travel....
nursetaminator replied to cryptic12's topic in Travel
My husband and I plan to start travelling in a few years in an RV and will keep a home base in Texas. There are a lot of particulars/legalities about being able to use the housing stipend as a tax...
nursetaminator replied to cheryl056's topic in Travel
Google CNA travel job. Will have to do a little bit of searching but they're out there. Not sure if there's a particular company that specializes in CNA travel or not. Nursefinders - RN, CNA,...
nursetaminator replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Texas Nursing
Thanks for the chuckle!!! In Bryan/College Station, and surrounding areas, new RN's at the hospitals start out around $25/hr IF you can find a job. One place was $25/hr then I think $4/hr extra on...
nursetaminator replied to nursetaminator's topic in Travel
Thanks for the info! I called one of the agencies today and she said roughly $40/hr (housing stipend) for a location somewhere in south Texas as an example. Of course, tons of variables which I know...
It was a little over a week and a half after I applied before I got an email to schedule the phone interview which is the first step in the process. Yes they do hire new graduate RN's in some cases....
Mostly mine consisted of them telling me what all they do and what to expect. Then it was just kinda informal, us chatting back and forth about various things. My interview was very laid back. Both...
nursetaminator replied to beachgirl5263's topic in Travel
I bought the book Highway Hypodermics: Travel Nursing 2012. It has lots of great information and should answer most of your questions. Some of it is more applicable if you're closer to being a...
If this is the place you want to work don't pass it up, even if it's part time bc you can at least get your foot in the door. If you can't go part-time at your current job, personally I'd have to...
Had a phone interview with them this past week and it's just a blur in my memory! But they asked what I knew about the company, why I wanted to work with Davita, asked about my work history and what...
nursetaminator replied to Okapi's topic in Texas Nursing
Maybe in TMC downtown they're looking mostly for an RN-BSN due to a vast majority of them being Magnet hospitals. But I've applied for several jobs in the Cypress Fairbanks area and Conroe, which are...
I'm currently applying for RN jobs (new grad) and my ultimate goal is to start travelling in 2 years. I'm torn between dialysis and med/surg. Talked to a recruiter and she said 99% of the travel...
Which areas (ER, MS, ICU, etc) do you think are the most in demand for travel nurses? I'd really love to do travel nursing after getting a few years of experience but I want to work in home health...
I used the ear plugs AND the headphones. There was construction being done on the building the day I tested and although the noise wasn't horrible, it was a minor
nursetaminator replied to nursetaminator's topic in Travel
Well, if it's lewd AND funny please share!! Can always use a good laugh! NedRN - didn't think about what's hot now might not be in a few years. When I went to LVN school years ago travelers were...