havedirtwillplant

I recently moved to Auburn Ky (temporarily) and have a temp license for Tennessee. I'm looking for a position in LTC, preferably 12 hour shifts or weekend option, (mostly because I currently live about an hour from TN so I know my drive time will already consist of at least that one hour until I get moved into TN. ) Anyone have any recommendations or know of any places that have any openings??? I have plenty of experience (20 years) in skilled/acute care/ and Rehab. I've done wound care, staffing, unit manager position, etc. etc. etc. and usually work 2-3 shifts OT per week if it's available. I'm thinking of signing on with a staffing agency temporarily but know that shifts aren't guaranteed so am really looking for something more permanent. Any rec's would be greatly appreciated; being new to the area I'm feeling quite lost as far as where to start where I wouldn't be wasting my time...... Thanks for any help you can give me! :)

Hi all, I'm planning a move to Tennessee next spring/summer. SO has family there, and we desperately need a change and a fresh start. I've never been to Tennessee, hoping to visit this fall just to get a feel for the area we'll be moving to.... which is Memphis, or thereabouts.... His grandmother lives fairly close to Graceland, so I'm assuming we'll want to be within decent driving distance...... 30-45 minutes or so..... At this point I'm open to any suggestions. I'm an LPN of 21 years, all of it in LTC. I prefer to stay there, obviously, and would love to find a place that offers weekend option; with OT available. LOL I'm used to working average 56 or so hours a week..... No kids coming with us, 2 dogs. COL is almost same here (central IN). We'll be looking for 2 BR, preferably fenced yard, garage and/or basement. Soooo, what do I have to look forward to, as far as wages and housing? Current area offers $19-22 base rate, with UP TO $5/hr for wkend option, and $2/hr eve shift diff. We currently rent a 2 BR home in nice neighborhood (1 block from hospital), fenced yard, basement, garage, CA for $675. (I got a good deal, it normally rents for about $750). And last but not least, my SO is black, and I'm ......... not. LOL I'm Caucasian...... are there any areas where this may pose a problem? I hope not, sheesh, this IS 2007, but......... you never know. Any advice/suggestions/ etc. would be *greatly* appreciated........ :) TJ