LadyTiger44

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  1. Travel Nursing

    LadyTiger44 replied to Singing_RN's topic in Travel

    Every unit I have been on has been very helpful. Some places will require you to float first, but I never minded floating. When I do get floated I make sure to ask for a little tour, and usually...

  2. Registering with AMN and its Brand Agencies

    LadyTiger44 replied to PacoUSA's topic in Travel

    Yes, I think they are very honest. Up front about everything. I've had a wonderful experience with them so far. I just accepted an assignment with them. Ended up going to Flagstaff b/c Washington...

  3. Travel Nursing

    LadyTiger44 replied to Singing_RN's topic in Travel

    I did travel nursing for a year and a half back in 2011-12, and now I am doing it again. I am on my first assignment now. It is with AMN. I would not suggest going with them or one of their...

  4. Travel in Las Vegas?

    LadyTiger44 replied to joanna_rn's topic in Travel

    I am down in Tucson, AZ right now. It is VERY VERY HOT--a desert town much like Vegas. Everyday has been 100 degrees or above. I would suggest going somewhere a tad cooler in the summer, its pretty...

  5. New to the Travel Game

    LadyTiger44 replied to smallnurse10's topic in Travel

    I would suggest talking to Travel Nurse Across America and Trinity Healthcare. I am taking the stipend, and it was not that hard to find housing. That will be how you really bank some money. When I...

  6. traveling with a spousetraveling with a spouse

    LadyTiger44 replied to SWalker,CPNP-PC's topic in Travel

    Hi. I am also currently traveling with my boyfriend. He found work within a week at a motorcycle shop. That did not work out, so he is just waiting until our next assignment to work again. I know...

  7. Nursing in Saudi Arabia

    LadyTiger44 replied to Yoddie's topic in Travel

    I do not know of anyone who has taken an assignment over there. But, I do hear you can make up to $100,000 a year. What company are you going with? I also hear it's dangerous, but for that much...

  8. No More ED Report?

    LadyTiger44 replied to FarmerFNP's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am on a travel assignment right now in Tucson, and they do not give verbal report. They use EPIC and put in an SBAR, and you can also look at the nurses notes to find out everything they would tell...

  9. LVADS

    LadyTiger44 replied to dbell198's topic in Cardiac

    When I did VAD's there was no certification. At my hospital it was in PCU, and you just did shadowing with other VAD nurses and took a review class I

  10. Cardiac Telemetry

    LadyTiger44 replied to workingtomygoal's topic in Cardiac

    Congrats! Tele is a wonderful place to start as a new grad, like someone said the pts have so many co-morbidities that you will learn a

  11. Travel Nursing Agencies??

    LadyTiger44 replied to guyjincj's topic in Travel

    I would suggest the website travelnursecentral.com. Every year they rank agencies in gold, silver, and bronze. I have been with AMN for 4 assignments, but I am looking to switch after this...

  12. Registering with AMN and its Brand Agencies

    LadyTiger44 replied to PacoUSA's topic in Travel

    I have been with American Mobile for four assignments, but I am looking to change agencies. I am trying to go to Washington, and they do not have anything really going on up there right now. I am...

  13. Looking for a good travel agency.

    LadyTiger44 replied to ButtaflyRN's topic in Travel

    I have been with American Mobile the first time I was traveling, and did 3 assignments. After that I became staff; now I am back to travel nursing. I went with them for this assignment. Check out...

  14. no orientation as a traveler in Florida

    LadyTiger44 replied to msbellanme's topic in Travel

    As a new traveler I would suggest contacting your agency. I would not put my license in jeopardy for any job or assignment. If the chain of command isn't working, the agency should be able to do...

  15. Where do most traveling nurses stay? And how do you fit all the things you'll need?

    LadyTiger44 replied to Inlocd454's topic in Travel

    In the past when I traveled, I took their housing. This time though, I decided to find my own. Didn't even start looking until I was driving from Naples, FL to Tucson, AZ. It was actually easier...

  16. So many companies! Tips?

    LadyTiger44 replied to SaraJoySobkowiak's topic in Travel

    I am with American Mobile now, but talking to other companies and probably going to be switching. I am talking to Travel Nurse Across America and dealing with A recruiter who is awesome. I am also...

  17. Toy Hauler RV

    LadyTiger44 posted a topic in Travel

    Hi. My boyfriend and I are doing travel nursing. He is a motorcycle mechanic, and we have a Road Glide Ultra bagger. We are thinking about trading in my Honda CRV for a used truck and getting a toy...

  18. Advice on furthering my Degree, Which school should I go with???

    LadyTiger44 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have been speaking to The College Network about going to Regis University for my ASN to MS. Anyone heard anything about this degree? Today I also spoke with Grand Canyon university about getting...

  19. Looking for a new travel company

    LadyTiger44 posted a topic in Travel

    I just recently got back into travel nursing, and took my first assignment in Tucson, AZ with American Mobile. I am looking ahead to my next assignment and planning on going to Seattle. I have...

  20. Who knew this was so LONELY????

    LadyTiger44 replied to mustang_convt's topic in Travel

    When I decided to travel the first time I felt the exact same way. I had never lived away from home, I was single, and my family and I are SUPER close. On my first assignment I was lucky enough to...

  21. Housing Stipend vs. Company Housing

    LadyTiger44 replied to BellsRNBSN's topic in Travel

    The assignment I am on now I decided to take the stipend. I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to find housing--we were on our way driving from Naples, FL to Tucson, AZ when I started looking!...

  22. Difference between for-profit vs not-for-profit hospitals

    LadyTiger44 replied to yukka99's topic in Travel

    I personally have never worked for a hospital that was for-profit. But, when I was in a RN to BSN course in the discussion board many RNs spoke about being required to work mandatory overtime-usually...

  23. How do I know I am "ready" to be a travel nurse

    LadyTiger44 replied to morningland's topic in Travel

    I believe if you have a total of 2 to 3 years of experience then you are ready. Basic nursing knowledge is the same anywhere you go. If you have questions, you just ask; exactly like you would on...

  24. Agencies? Which one to choose?

    LadyTiger44 posted a topic in Travel

    Hi! I am considering seriously going back to travel nursing. When I did it before I was with American Mobile Healthcare, and never had any problems. I am looking into other companies out there, and...

  25. Mistakes Are Inevitable: No One Is Perfect.

    LadyTiger44 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Dont get down on yourself! You will find your place. Maybe ER isn't right for you, or God has a different plan for