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  1. How much weekly pay should I aim for?

    jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Travel

    Nice ICU man! I'm working for the va so my short term pay isn't that great but I'm making the long play. I'm looking to do 2 more years that will give me 10yrs in the system an able to draw some small...

  2. How much weekly pay should I aim for?

    jerrylundergard posted a topic in Travel

    Hi everybody! Curious how much I should aim for on my first 13week contract? What do you guys consider a good weekly pay? Im thinking 1500 net a week plus housing paid for is a good deal. Are you guys...

  3. How much weekly pay should I aim for?

    jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Travel

    Thanks for clarifying the facts Ned! Anyhow, now that this thread has been necrod id love to hear peoples covid crisis salary info. Are you travelers knocking the contracts outa the park? I've heard...

  4. Got picked up for AD off OML list, couple questions

    jerrylundergard posted a topic in Government, Military

    Yahoo! I was originally placed OML but my packet dropped down to board selected today. I applied back in November and got the letter in Dec. that said "congrats youve been selected but no open slots...

  5. How much weekly pay should I aim for?

    jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the input chris. I would go to highest bidder anywhere in country. I would aim for west coast due to pt/RN staffing laws but open to anything.

  6. How much weekly pay should I aim for?

    jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Travel

    My question was cash payment based. I appreciate your input about the successfull assignment thing but i was raised on hell nursing and am familiar with the worst this country can throw at RNs. I did...

  7. Hired @ VA PerDiem but lowballed

    jerrylundergard posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello everyone. Well I am really excited to start working at the VA. Im also an Army Reservist and figure I will genuinely enjoy this patient population. I am also aware that the working conditions...

  8. VA Travel Nurse Corp

    jerrylundergard replied to vanurse1022's topic in Travel

    How long are the assignments they are offering? Do they actually have enough work to keep you

  9. Hired @ VA PerDiem but lowballed

    jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Government, Military

    Ya I thought it was more than interesting, mostly insulting. It bothers me. The recruiter basically said take it or leave it because this VA hasn't established seperate pay scale for per diem. I know...

  10. Hired @ VA PerDiem but lowballed

    jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Government, Military

    Well I did write to the HR contact and told her the pay offer seemed unusually low for perdiem in my market and outlined several major hospitals and chains and what their per diem pay was. I also...

  11. Ft. Benning, GA

    jerrylundergard replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    Hello New1LT. Did they just assign you to Ft. Benning? Or did you have it on your initial dream sheet you filled out during application? Did anyone ever call you to see if thats where you wanted to...

  12. Ft. Benning, GA

    jerrylundergard replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    Did you finally get your orders? Im guessing so. If thats the case,

  13. Got picked up for AD off OML list, couple questions

    jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the heads up on RFO. My AKO RFO is empty. I am still waiting for my 368 as it was just sent to USARC. So Im most likely a little ways out from orders yet. Anyone have the 8A check sheet?...

  14. Preparing for BOLC

    jerrylundergard replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government, Military

    My buddy just got back from BOLC. He got around 800 for travel and perdiem. He got that about 3 weeks after being back. He still hasnt been paid for BOLC regular pay. Hes been back around a month I...

  15. Got picked up for AD off OML list, couple questions

    jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Government, Military

    I think they are working on my 368 now cause the Major (G1) at brigade wanted to know ASAP if I still wanted my 368 processed. She got an email from USARC saying to get my 368 processed ASAP since it...

  16. Nurse Killed by Afghan rocket fire

    jerrylundergard replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    Bad news. RIP Capt.

  17. BAMC / SAMMC Living Recommendations

    jerrylundergard replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    Why not live on

  18. Got picked up for AD off OML list, couple questions

    jerrylundergard replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Government, Military

    Oh I bet I have to go through some red tape alright. I got my 368 signed by my unit commander back in November when they submitted my packet. My 368 paperwork is completed and sent up and is atleast...

  19. Army Reserve Nursing

    jerrylundergard replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    Report is June 30. Class is from 7-1 to 7-26. Theres 3 of us coming from my unit. @ angel They say you get your uniform allowance paperwork at OBC so well see. It was 400$ or 600$, cant remember what...

  20. Why everyone wants to become anesthetist? Is it because of the salary?

    jerrylundergard replied to Datu's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No more pee or poo! Bye bye needy pts driving you crazy for 12hrs. The OR is a pretty cool place to be. I cant see anyreason not to pursue it other than the no working for 28 months and the massive...

  21. Army Reserve Nursing

    jerrylundergard replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    Ya I go to OBC this June and its 26 days. I wanted to go earlier but there was always a problem with coc losing papers or not inputing something and the class filling up. Got to be way proactive with...

  22. Actual officers?

    jerrylundergard replied to NursesLeadTheWay's topic in Government, Military

    Welcome back Athena! How was the deployment overall? Lots of chill time or was it on the go busy? How does it compare to civilian work as far as the load?

  23. Army Reserves - Healthcare Professionals Loan Repayment Program

    jerrylundergard replied to teddy4987's topic in Government, Military

    Since you were accepted to Reserves you will need to do your time with reserves. You can put in for a 368 request to transfer to AD when your in Reserves but thats a very long and slow process. You...

  24. Any Tips for New Moms on Nightshift?

    jerrylundergard replied to Mary C's topic in General Nursing

    No tricks with this one. I been on nightshift since August and I am strongest when I sleep from 10am to 530pm consistently. If thats not an option than atleast get home and sleep for 4 hours. Maybe...

  25. ICU to Floor?

    jerrylundergard replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    Some problems here. First, only place I know of with 5 pts is California. We do 6-8 here in florida. Second, I dont recall EVER having all my tele pts being walky talky. A normal breakdown for my old...