LadyTiger44

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  1. Flagstaff Housing for Travel RN

    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 tried craigslist, google, searching, you name it.
  2. Advice please!

    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 who used to be on the floor how did you change your...
  3. Naples, FL

    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, reading, shopping, going to the beach, painting, draw...
  4. Dedicate a Major Nursing Book to Your Favorite Nurse

    I'm sure it's too late, but if not feel free to email me. I am a nurse, and have a wonderful nurse I would love to submit that took care of my aunt who passed away when she was in the hospital. My email is [email protected] or just get ahold of m...
  5. Enjoying my first travel assignment in Hawaii!

    Glad you're having a blast! Haven't been to Hawaii.
  6. Anyone experienced this before?

    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 My recruiter was very upset about this, and said I have to be withdrawn from t...
  7. San Antonio Offer

    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 It's at Methodist Health Systems. Anyone been here...
  8. San Antonio Offer

    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 be submitted to the same job with different compani...
  9. Urgent advice needed for first assignment

    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 with Trinity, but it seems like an awesome company. ...
  10. Urgent advice needed for first assignment

    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 companies. I have a few that I use and keep in touch with...
  11. 1st time travel MedSurg contract with AMN Healthcare in San Jose, CA

    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 choice, only because I know I could get paid better an...
  12. San Antonio Offer

    Ok, cool. I was trying to get into Pan Travelers but waiting for a confirmation email.
  13. San Antonio Offer

    It's Tele. And that housing quote is weekly. Travel allowance of $688 at .50/mile.
  14. Questions regarding Travel Nursing

    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 America. I also speak with Trinity Healthcare, RN Netw...
  15. Nashville, TN

    Anyone ever hear about contracts at Vanderbilt University in Nashville? I want to get back to working with VADs.
  16. Please recommend agencies

    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 still communicate with other agencies, and I'm not c...
  17. Please recommend agencies

    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 insurance on day 1 a and it's free. For every hou...
  18. travel nursing with a dog

    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. A lot of times they come potty trained if they ar...
  19. traveling with pets

    I travel with a little shih tzu and it's never been a problem. As long as it's not a breed restricted dog u shld b fine.
  20. Need Help Finding a Great Travel Company

    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 points for every hour you work and cash them in for ...
  21. Traveling and Working Days???

    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 they shortened it to 8 weeks. They said I cld do ...
  22. Housing in Flagstaff

    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 of times those are just outside the property. Hav...
  23. Housing in Flagstaff

    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 suggestions????
  24. Should I stay or should I go? (several questions)

    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. You take one assignment at a time. Just make sure gu...
  25. Multiple Companies?

    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 such a large company they don't have the most pay.