travelnurse229

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1. travel nursing pay

   travelnurse229 replied to witty's topic in Travel

   It's not exactly "tax-free". It is non taxable reimbursement for meals and housing. The whole purpose of this money is to pay for your expenses while away from your home. Since you are duplicating...

2. Transportation/Boarding

   travelnurse229 replied to Bella RN's topic in Travel

   The purpose of the housing money is to help pay for housing on your assignments. If you are lucky enough to have someone to stay with then God Bless because you'll make out very well. If you don't...

3. New Traveler

   travelnurse229 replied to travelnurse229's topic in Travel

   Travelling is great. As far as I know most hospital only require 1 year of current experience in your specialty to travel there : ) Maybe that'll help. Good Luck :

4. Recruiter getting tired of my questions

   travelnurse229 replied to kdblueey's topic in Travel

   Find a new recruiter. Different companies compensate differently. If you are unhappy with the contract you signed, then amicably complete it and find a new recruiter. There are plenty out there I...

5. Liquid Agents?

   travelnurse229 replied to mountaintex's topic in Travel

   Not currently with them but I heard several bad things. Sorry can 't give you more

6. Highest hourly rates seen $$$$$

   travelnurse229 replied to surething1's topic in Travel

   A lot of these rate seem exaggerated. A good rate would be roughly $42-50/hr including your non taxables and not including housing or health insurance. I've seen 401K agency match as well along with...

7. Blended rate????

   travelnurse229 replied to Bella RN's topic in Travel

   Woops. I mean Michellex is exactly

8. Blended rate????

   travelnurse229 replied to Bella RN's topic in Travel

   CDNORRN is completely wrong and Chica Bella has a perfect definition for you :

9. Is my recruiter taking me for a ride??

   travelnurse229 replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

   I would have to say yes from my limited experience. Depending on what location you are in I've never made that low. Plus I receive a $1000 referal bonus plus loyalty bonuses and non taxable travel...

10. New Traveler

    travelnurse229 posted a topic in Travel

    Hello all. I am new to this site and a newer traveler. I did 3 assignments last year and found it very rewarding. I made way more than I could have locally and was able to spend time in cities I...