AWanderingMinstral

AWanderingMinstral

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  1. Cedars Sinai

    AWanderingMinstral replied to RNWhit07's topic in Travel

    Whitney, based upon other posts on allnurses, it sounds like Cedars is an awful place to work (as a traveler). I have interviewed with them for both bedside and infection control positions and their...

  2. Re Signing contract

    AWanderingMinstral replied to dorie43rn's topic in Travel

    Regardless of the circumstances, you should ALWAYS renegotiate your contract. ALWAYS!!! While they may be asking you to extend solely because they need a warm body and you're a known quantity, you'd...

  3. Hourly Rates in Palm Springs, CA

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone know what the three hospitals in Palm Springs/Coachella Valley are paying these days? I visited Palm Springs a few weeks ago and I LOVED it. I'm going back for another visit in a couple of...

  4. Palm Springs, CA

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    Certain travel agencies have exclusive contracts with certain facilities, etc. That's what I meant. I am currently a traveler and I'm with four

  5. How hard is it to maintain consecutive jobs as a traveler?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to L&DNurseLMW's topic in Travel

    My attitude, especially in this economy, is WHAT THEY DON'T KNOW, WON'T HURT THEM. If the facility has continued needs and you KNOW you're headed somewhere else, say, in a month (but you need to work...

  6. Can you truly save as a travel nurse?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to Williss2's topic in Travel

    Oh, get certified in your specialty too. You can pull that card out too to help secure an assignment and/or make more money. Good

  7. Can you truly save as a travel nurse?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to Williss2's topic in Travel

    Yes, you CAN save money as a travel nurse. However, part of the reason many nurses choose to travel is to enjoy the area in which they're traveling. While you may only eat out once a week at home, you...

  8. How hard is it to maintain consecutive jobs as a traveler?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to L&DNurseLMW's topic in Travel

    Assuming you maintain a "home base" and are leaving a position, my advice would be to remain casual/per diem at that facility. If that doesn't work, try remaining per diem (yes, at a lower rate than...

  9. Housing in Naples for Seasonal Travelers

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in Travel

    Has anyone found (affordable) housing? I put an ad on Craigslist, but I haven't had too much

  10. Stipend in lieu of Housing

    AWanderingMinstral replied to blondie5327's topic in Travel

    I am a travel nurse and I ALWAYS take the housing stipend. Unless you're working in one of the more/most expensive cities (i.e. San Fran, Chi, NYC, DC, Boston, etc.), it doesn't make sense to take a...

  11. Realistic take home pay each week

    AWanderingMinstral replied to nursetaminator's topic in Travel

    I am on my second travel assignment and, by finding my own housing, I clear approximately $1,500 a week in Upstate New York. So, yes, it IS possible to earn $1,000 a week! Good

  12. Question about fair travel pay rates

    AWanderingMinstral replied to nursejxn's topic in Travel

    I agree with previous posts. You are definitely being offered less than you're worth. I am currently working in Upstate New York and I'm clearing $1,500 a week. Please keep in mind that I've found my...

  13. Still searching, but uncertain of the options

    AWanderingMinstral replied to theopenroad54's topic in Travel

    I'm not even sure where to begin! If you enjoyed the ease of working for/with Cross Country, why don't you contact them again? Travel nursing is NOT glamorous. Unless you are working in a city where...

  14. Anyone traveling to NCH in Naples this winter?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    I sent you an e-mail, Heidi! :

  15. Handling rude or dishonest patients

    AWanderingMinstral replied to wildlaurel's topic in Emergency

    In all likelihood, this sort of behavior speaks to their baseline personality. I don't have the energy to feed into their neuroses. So, I simply behave in a matter-of-fact manner...short, sweet, and...

  16. Affordable housing from Craigslist.

    AWanderingMinstral replied to dorie43rn's topic in Travel

    So, I have used Craigslist A LOT for roommates in the past. I usually vet them well (i.e. exchange e-mail messages, talk on the telephone, and either FaceTime or Skype. However, I desperately need...

  17. Anyone traveling to NCH in Naples this winter?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    Details regarding NCH's benefits for seasonal nurses can be found here: Seasonal RN and PT Jobs at NCH Healthcare - SW Florida's Premier Community

  18. Anyone traveling to NCH in Naples this winter?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    I applied last and they offered me a contract. However, I ultimately chose a different opportunity. Yeah, they are already accepting online applications and conducting interviews. I accepted a...

  19. Affordable housing from Craigslist.

    AWanderingMinstral replied to dorie43rn's topic in Travel

    Another good place to start in the REAL ESTATE category under the city's Yelp listing. I send an e-mail to every one asking if they have any short-term rentals OR if they have any

  20. Affordable housing from Craigslist.

    AWanderingMinstral replied to dorie43rn's topic in Travel

    I would ONLY take the housing IF the cost of a typical one-bedroom is $2,000 or more. Otherwise, I use Craigslist EVERY time. I used to live in NYC and, as a result, I have A LOT of roommate...

  21. "Breaking" a Contract

    AWanderingMinstral replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    I agree, Ashley. Thank you. :

  22. "Breaking" a Contract

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in Travel

    Because I'm not tele or ACLS (although I'm taking ACLS in two weeks), I have a challenging time locating non-tele M/S assignments. However, when it rains, it pours. I was offered three contracts this...

  23. What kind of pay/offers should I expect....

    AWanderingMinstral replied to rntraveler2012's topic in Travel

    My assignments have yielded me anywhere between $1,100 and $1,400 per week (after taxes). It IS a lot more than one would make in a full-time position, BUT it is NOT as glamorous as people thing. I...

  24. Working with more than one agency?

    AWanderingMinstral replied to theopenroad54's topic in Travel

    I think it's CRITICAL that you "spread the wealth" over at least two agencies. I am with three agencies and I am considering adding a fourth. If you work in a very specific speciality (i.e. NICU,...

  25. ISO Online ECG Rhythm Review

    AWanderingMinstral posted a topic in Cardiac

    I'm starting to prepare for an ACLS course and I need a comprehensive review of ECG rhythms. Can anyone recommend an online ECG rhythm review? I am happy to spend $10-20 in order to access it....