I am on my first assignment. It is hard to be away from family, esp since I am so close with mine. But Skype helps if you have the internet. I am currently in Naples, FL and not sure what I am...
I think you should have about 2 years experience just so you feel comfortable with your skills. Qualifications wise you need to be able to hit the ground running, with my current assignment I...
LadyTiger44 replied to krazaygerl's topic in Travel
I am on my first travel assignment in Naples, FL with American Mobile Healthcare, and I LOVE it down here. I am from Indiana, so it is a HUGE change for me to be able to see the sun in the winter!...
I haven't worked in a hospital that I could not wear my nosering, but I do try to wear a smaller stud to work. I also have 7 tattoos, but they are all covered at work. I had thought about getting...
Hey everyone! I have recently started my first travel nursing job and it's on nights (I was previously on days). How do you night shifters get used to being on nights? Any suggestions as to make...
LadyTiger44 replied to LadyTiger44's topic in General Nursing
I am finding it easier to get used to if I stay up and keep my sleep schedule on my days off. Got my blackout curtains up tonight, so I can't wait to see how good they work! Thanks for all the...
LadyTiger44 replied to peppapig123's topic in General Nursing
I am 26 and been a nurse for 2.5yrs. I am doing traveling right now and working nights on a med surg floor. I do have plenty of free time, I have just had to get adjusted to
LadyTiger44 replied to LadyTiger44's topic in General Nursing
All very good suggestions. I really need to get some blackout curtains. I have been using a eye cover but it doesn't completely block out all the sun. I think I am getting more into the swing of...
Hi. I am new to travel nursing and I was wondering what all some of you bring and how do you get it to the destination you are going to? Any suggestions would be
LadyTiger44 replied to LadyTiger44's topic in Florida Nursing
Lol, if you hear anything by Tuesday we can swing by and pick you up It would be cool if you got something in either Naples or Miami, I would love to know one more person down there! Good luck, and...
LadyTiger44 replied to LadyTiger44's topic in Travel
flnurse-thanks for the tips! I am sure that after my first assignment the things I take will be cut down. Lol, I am probably taking too many clothes but oh, well! That is a good idea about the DVDs...
LadyTiger44 replied to LadyTiger44's topic in Florida Nursing
We are shipping my stuff through fed-ex to my apartment. I have about 11 boxes, which includes my clothes, dvds/books, kitchen stuff, and pictures. I am not taking my bed, but I'm taking my...
LadyTiger44 replied to LadyTiger44's topic in Florida Nursing
Carrie-I am at Naples North Community. I heard they are hiring alot of travelers also. Would you want to stay in touch and meet when I get there? I am staying at Waverley Place. nursin-I am with...
Have you traveled for AMN before? I went with them because I really like my recruiter. Who are you with? You sound like a seasoned traveler, and I'm new to traveling so any advice would be
LadyTiger44 replied to Saywhat!?'s topic in Travel
I am thinking about going to Cali for my next assignment. Would you pm me how much you were making there? I want to make sure the travel company I am with is being competitive in rates.
I saw on another site that California nurses make $39/hr and $82,000 a year. But the cost of living is higher there. I am new to travel, but I do know pay changes with every contract, and I am not...
LadyTiger44 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing
I commuted 1 hr 15 minutes for 2 1/2 years. The first 6 months was rough b/c I was on 12 hr nights and wld hit both rush hours. But when I went to 12 hr days it was alot better b/c you miss both...