I accepted a position in Flagstaff for 13 weeks. I am having a hard time finding housing. I need something furnished, accepting short term leases, and that accepts small dogs. Any suggestions??? I've...
I have been a floor nurse for 7.5 years, my background is cardiac medsurg and surgical, cardiac PCU, ortho, small bit of oncology, charge nursed, and traveled for about 3-3.5 years. For those of you...
Anyone in Naples, FL? I am starting a travel nursing contract on January 10 to May 28, and I would love to make some new friends before I get there! I love spending time with family and friends,...
I had my travel company I'm with submit me for a job at Methodist Main in San Antonio. Then I spoke with Parallon and they submitted me for some jobs but not the same one. My recruiter was very upset...
I got an estimate for a job in San Antonio. Wondered how it sounded: Hourly: $18 OT: $36 M&I: $35 Housing: $406 Combined hourly: $36.03 Net take home bi-weekly: $2274 Extra shift incentive $125...
LadyTiger44 replied to LadyTiger44's topic in Travel
Yes, but they are actually withdrawing me bc I told them that Parallon submitted me to some jobs. My recruiter was actually upset about it. I never knew it wld be a problem, I just thought you cldnt...
LadyTiger44 replied to Trickster122's topic in Travel
Travel Nurse Across America provides free insurance for the traveler. I pay a deductable for my boyfriend to have insurance. I would look into the and also Trinity. I have never taken a contract...
LadyTiger44 replied to Trickster122's topic in Travel
I am not sure how to advise you about this. Does the company not offer insurance? The OT rate sounds very low to me. That alone would make me skeptical. Have you tried talking to any other...
LadyTiger44 replied to Nurse Cuteness's topic in Travel
Try Rise Medical Staffing. They do a lot of work on the West coast. I've never had a contract with them, but the recruiter seems nice enough. I have traveled with AMN and they are not my first...
LadyTiger44 replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Travel
You just contact agencies. Lots of applications to fill out. Assignments average 13 weeks, some longer or some shorter. Yes, most companies offer benefits. I am currently with Travel Nurse Across...
Ned, I did mean that the shift bonus is in addition to overtime rates. The points are also separate from your contract, because you may choose to hold on to them until you have more in your bank. I...
I just switched from AMN to Travel Nurse Across America. Great company and pay. $1000 moving expenses one way, extra shift bonus, my current contact is $100, I've seen as high as $150. They also start...
LadyTiger44 replied to Creamsoda's topic in Travel
I travel with my little shih tzu. I have a boyfriend now, but when I first started I didn't. She was fine with a puppy pad. I agree though, maybe consider something smaller. Plus, look at rescue dogs....
LadyTiger44 replied to CardiacCareRN's topic in Travel
I just switched from AMN (which I wld not recommend) to Travel Nurse Across America. I also travel with my boyfriend. They offer free insurance benefits, $1000 travel reimbursement, great pay, earn...
LadyTiger44 replied to Fannie'sMom's topic in Travel
I am on a day shift assignment now on tele in Flagstaff. I am not sure about less than 3 12's. My assignment was supposed to be for 13 weeks, but I guess I'm filling in for someone on medical leave so...
LadyTiger44 replied to LadyTiger44's topic in Travel
Ned--I do have an ad posted. I am speaking to one person, but the rent is a little pricey. Gonna try and negotiate with her. Figured when we got there we cld drive around looking for rent signs. A lot...
I just accepted an assignment in Flagstaff. I chose to take the stipend, and now I am having a hard time finding housing. I've tried craigslist, google searches, Facebook, everything. Any...
1. I don't think 56 is too old to start traveling!! 2. Jobs just depend. They have both available. 3. I hear that rent space runs about $400 but I can't be sure of that. 4. You will be full time....
LadyTiger44 replied to tallynurse's topic in Travel
I would def talk to multiple companies. That's how you will make the most money. I am currently working with Travel Nurse Across America, and Trinity. I have also worked with AMN, but since they are...
LadyTiger44 replied to Singing_RN's topic in Travel
I agree! I grew up there, and after living there for 27 years I couldn't take it anymore. Now I wonder how I do it, because it gets to be about 65 degrees and I'm