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Hi, majority of the hospitals that I have worked at has been as a traveler. But after speaking with the recruiters in reference to getting hired on, the pay has been a major barrier. My rate with 6 years experience ranged from 25.52-27.00/hr. Shift differential ranges from 3-5.00 on nights. One of the highest paying hospitals in Atlanta will be the Long Term Care Hospitals, which normally starts off around 32.00-37.00/hr. (depending if you charge or not). Emory is probably one of the lowest paying hospitals in Atlanta. Good luck on your move and hopes this helps.

I received my license in 2007, and it took approximately 7 days for me and 10 days for my friend. I have been told by co-workers, that was the shortest time they have heard of. It also depends when you filed your application. If it was during the time of a graduation class, then this process may take a bit longer. My sister is a LPN and she filed her application on June 11 and was told "up to 25 days". We spoke to the board on Monday and they informed us that applications are taking longer than usual now, but it should not be much longer. Best of luck in obtaining yours.:nuke:

Hi, I have worked at Grady in the Emergency Room as a traveler. But as of January 2009, they stopped all travelers and agency nurses, to cut down cost. I was just offered a job in the MICU starting on the 3rd of August. And as far as how is the working environment, when I was there previously, it was very busy, never a boring moment. You did the best you could with the supplies you have or could find. I have been told by a co-worker of mine that things have really changed for the better. But it all depends on what you are looking for in a hospital setting. I have worked at majority hospitals here in Atlanta, as a traveler, and Grady is the hospital that I chose to go back to. I wish you the best.

Blue IIs, I am scheduled to be in south carolina the first week of Sept also, so it would be fine if we could get together and enjoy the sights. If you would like, send me an email and we could discuss it more. I am actually really excited, I was told charleston and columbia are both beautiful places. Looking forward to speaking with you.

Hi Actually, I was thinking of trying to find someone to travel with also, but I have recently signed a contract which is starting in 2 weeks in Charleston, South Carolina. Hopefully, after this one is completed and I do not decide to continue there, I would be willing to travel with a buddy.