packtraveler06

packtraveler06

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  1. Texas travel agencies?

    packtraveler06 replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Travel

    Medical Solutions often has assignments available in TX. I am not sure about NICU jobs, I work primarily adult ICU but you could look at the website or give them a

  2. Desert Regional Medical Center v. Eisenhower

    packtraveler06 replied to BrookeRN2006's topic in Travel

    I worked at DRMC as a travel nurse in the ICU. Not the best assignment I have had. They tend to "dump" on the travelers and the level of care is poor. They also make you fill out employee paper work...

  3. Medical Solutions?

    packtraveler06 replied to rednurse13's topic in Travel

    I have worked with Medical solutions since 2007 and yes they are truly great. I left a sister company of Cross Country to work for MS and made a great decision. I never have problems with payroll,...

  4. Favorite Assignment

    packtraveler06 replied to stayseerrn's topic in Travel

    What a great idea!!! 1. St. Johns hospital in Tulsa OK, great staff and the neuro/trauma ICU is busy with lots of interesting cases. 2. St. Josephs hospital Milwaukee WI inner city hospital with...

  5. Travel nursing -- is it dead?

    packtraveler06 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Travel

    Thanks Goss, very well

  6. Trustaff and medical solutions

    packtraveler06 replied to AussieRNinHI's topic in Travel

    I have been with Medical Solutions for 2+ years and haven't had one single problem with them. The paperwork is easy to interpret and breaks everything down for you. My housing and housing package is...

  7. Desert Regional Medical Center

    packtraveler06 replied to travelisit!'s topic in Travel

    Ditto! If I had known you were thinking about taking a position I could have warned you!!! I was there in early 2008 and had the same horrible experience. Patient care is poor at best and they would...

  8. First travel assignment - Texas

    packtraveler06 replied to cryptic12's topic in Travel

    I was VERY happy to leave SA. I thought the city was dirty and unorganized. I have spoken to travel nurses who loved it.... Guess it just depends on what you are looking

  9. First travel assignment - Texas

    packtraveler06 replied to cryptic12's topic in Travel

    I am currently working in San Antonio on a travel assignment. Try to get a contract at Methodist or Baptist, the other hospital system in town tends to abuse the travel nurses. The north side of town...

  10. Help! I'm Overpacking!!

    packtraveler06 replied to Spiderella's topic in Travel

    Don't forget if you like to shop.... you are going to need space for the goodies you purchased on your assignment. I also try to go with a color scheme. I rarely wear pastels so most of my clothing is...

  11. Fellow Traveler, Do You Have A Contract For The First of The Year?

    packtraveler06 replied to neurorn6's topic in Travel

    Try to be patient, I have been looking for 6wks and just go a job for 1/5 on friday. I usually use two different travel companies, but this time around I handed my profile out like candy!! (I would...

  12. medical solutions

    packtraveler06 replied to smallsatori's topic in Travel

    I have been employed by Medical Solutions (Omaha NE) for about 2yrs. Great company to work for! Good

  13. Cross Country vs. American Mobile

    packtraveler06 replied to jack4408's topic in Travel

    Does anyone know if there is a website that breaks down who owns what? I was under the impression that the company I work for is a small privately owned company out of Omaha. Is there a way to confirm...

  14. Cross Country vs. American Mobile

    packtraveler06 replied to jack4408's topic in Travel

    I worked for a "sister" company of CC (medstaff) my first few assignments. My recruiter was very nice, but never seemed to accomplish any tasks. It would take weeks to clear up any problems (I had...

  15. Floating too much?

    packtraveler06 replied to Ashes's topic in Travel

    I have been working as a travel nurse in various ICU's for over 2 years. My current assignment is the first time I have ever been forced to float!!! I also DO NOT consider cardiac tele a comparable...

  16. San Antonio

    packtraveler06 replied to Doodleit's topic in Travel

    They are using the travellers to float to multiple units. When I signed my contract I was told I wouldn't have to float xcept to IMCU, When I arrive they tell me I have to float to cardiac tele and...

  17. San Antonio

    packtraveler06 replied to Doodleit's topic in Travel

    Thanks my contract is up the last week of december! Counting the

  18. Desert Regional Medical Center

    packtraveler06 replied to registeredin06's topic in Travel

    I cannot respond to your personal message for some

  19. Desert Regional Medical Center

    packtraveler06 replied to registeredin06's topic in Travel

    Palm Springs in general is a very cool town, lots of things to do and the night life is awesome! The hospital is very bad about dumping on the travellers, you will get the first admission, the pt's...

  20. San Antonio

    packtraveler06 replied to Doodleit's topic in Travel

    Currently working at Christus in San Antonio in the ICU, very bad experience!!! Looking forward to the end of my

  21. Desert Regional Medical Center

    packtraveler06 replied to registeredin06's topic in Travel

    Hi, I worked at DRMC for a 13 week assignment ending in june of 2008. I worked in the ICU and would never work there again. I did speak to a few floor nurses who said they were treated very well. What...

  22. Eisenhower Hospital Palm Springs CA Any thoughts

    packtraveler06 replied to home3242's topic in Travel

    Have heard good things about Eisenhower through the grapevine. Stay away from DRMC in Palm Springs!!!! Very unsafe nursing care. Encourage your company to house you in Rancho Mirage, much nicer...

  23. First time- scared

    packtraveler06 replied to RNartist's topic in Travel

    I have been with Medical Solutions for two years and am very pleased. The most important thing to remember is to have everything put in