AMRN12

I live in Bradenton/Sarasota and the hospital that I worked at had several nurses from the Pensacola area that traveled to this area. They stated that the jobs in Pensacola did not pay well and the area is a bit depressed.

I live in sarasota/bradenton and can tell you that fort-myers is always looking for rns. right now a bit slow but mid-august they are planning for season. also nch which is naples community hospital has their own seasonal nurse program. hca is always hiring........however they have this second rate computer system and computers that make you feel like you have a ball and chain attached to you while trying to provide care to patients. One of the best hospitals on the west coast is Sarasota Memorial Hospital which is 850 bed acute care. Beautiful beaches and hospital uses care vision which is a windows based friendly program. hope this helps.

That is truly funny!! Multi-tasking!! My question is what happens to all the paper???? It is not part of the pt. record!!!! It is totally nerve racking when we are suppose to be going green ect...and paperless, that we would implement another non-useful peice of paperwork!!!!!

What is the per-diem rate for Johnson City Tenn???? I recently changed travel companies. This new one Advantage RN is offering supposedly a higher hourly rate at 36 per hour. No housing, no stipend, no travel except for a gas card of $250. which is presented on their site as a promo for anyone that commits to a 13 week assignment. My interview went well and I am certain they gave me the position, however this way of negotiating the contract is "muddy"!! I expressed this concern with my recruiter and stated that I would like my wage to be quoted not under this tax advantage plan........which is available to me anyway!!!! I am waiting for her to get back with me. So.....my question is what is the going rate for a travel rn per hour , with housing paid or given a housing stipend, travel to and from assignment???? Thanks for input.

today I interviewed for a 13 week travel assignment to begin in mid August. The director of the unit sounded very nice and spoke very highly of all the nursing professionals. I am having difficulty with my agencys' contract because they are quoting the hourly wage based on "Tax Advantage Plan". Let me know what agency you are with and when you plan to start. Any suggestions would be appreciated regarding contract nego.

I have been a nurse for 15 years and this is an issue. It also depends on what disease process is at play. Sometimes the poop is huge..but does not smell that bad.......then there are times when the smell is overwhelming to the point one can not control the gagging reflex!!! This can be very problematic....to say the least. This is the very reason that nurses leave Med/Surg and pursue alternate areas. Primarily cardiac nursing. This area of nursing is relatively "poop free". But in its place comes the potential for abrupt/sudden change ie MI or symptoms that would mimic one. In any case..my opinion is that this would be an area of nursing free from "poop aversion".....but an increase in paper work as it relates to potential cardiac interventions and instructions. In the event that the cardiac surgeon ........oh by now you realize is second to GOD....detetmines that surgery is needed....you as the nurse is responsible to inform and make sure the pt. understands the procedure and possible outcomes........negative that is. This is a precarious positon for the cardiac nurse to be placed in. Fortunately, in 2008 there have been laws mandating that surgeons/MD'S are solely responsible for disclosure of negative outcomes that could result from operation. In addition, their signature is required on the consent form.....as apposed to the floor staff nurse......this often is challenged ....as a nurse that has a bit of travel experience.....I admonish you to....stand your ground....

:bowingpur:nurse:I am a newbee....please advice on communication with recent "blogs".......as uncertain to active responces.

This is precisely what I have been trying to factor.......For example, I am attempting to understand this new travel company that i am negoitating with presentation of : We offer the Tax Advantage Plan! $36.00 per hour They do not pay housing....$300. out of my pay per week They do not pay for travel...however, I will get $250. gas card one way. This company...according to recruiter, pays better than companies that pay for housing, travel, rentalcars ect..... Despite this mantra......I am still not getting it.....I have worked for travel assignments that have paid for my housing, flight, and rental car...while still making $33 per hour in Ca. However, this is for an assignment in Tenn. While I understand this area does not typically pay the national average.....why is this company muddying the water under this ""Tax Advantage Plan"?????? Or better not to ask why but to ask....what is the actual per-diem rate for Johnson Tenn?????

your enthusiasum..( spelling??) is very refreshing......which brings me to the issue of "nursing eating their young"!!!! Do not let this happen to you.....and do not allow anyone to stifle your excitement to begin your new profession!!! You are what our profession needs!!!!!

What ever you do....do not start out in a nursing home!!!!!!!!!!!! It may very well end your desire for a nursing career!!!! Find a local hospital that will offer the best new gradutation nurse orientation package and stick it out for one year ........at least. The skills you will learn as it relates to acute care nursing will be critical in the direction you will be able to go.

While in a nursing program one must "tred ever so softly" if you do not want to make waves...so to speak. I believe that initially the goal is to weed out those that do not fit the "typical steriotype" of a nurse. However....with that said, regardless of the mainstream professions such as sales, banking,marketing and healthcare there is a certain decorum that is expected. Think of it this way.....If you were going in for an interview with no idea of the person interviewing you, perhaps it would be most beneficial to be neutral......they not knowing too much about you or better yet....things that would make them have a pre-concieved opinion about you based on a tatoo or piercing ect.. Once in the working trenches.....some of the censcorship may stop....but not entirely. The image that the patient see's can create comfort and confidence with the nurse or invoke anxiety and apprehension. So..my feeling is this," the patient is the important one....if my tonque is peirced which may reflect a neg. image of me to the pt. than take it out ...and so on. On the other question.... Should we be cognisent of the pts culture????? A resounding yes!! They are there not by choice and it will ultimately benefit you as the nurse to know about their culture as it relates to medical issues.

Needles are a typical fear which for me resolved fairly early on. Medication adm. is a big one which still makes me pause. The thing that really is troublesome is the pt. ratios, inferior computor systems that many hospitals implement to qualify for Jacho certification., and lack of unity amoung the nursing profession.

It depends......How many 12 hour shifts because time and one half after 8 hours applys. Some companies require 48 to 60 hours per week. If not adhered to, money will be deducted from paycheck.....so there are many variables to consider.

Has anyone negoiated with a Travel Nurse company that quotes a higher wage per hour but does not pay for housing or travel. They say the bottom line is better this way because only a portion of the hourly rate is taxed. This makes it difficult to determine the actual pay rate. I plan on requesting they give me a housing stipend per month, travel reinbersment amount and what my hourly rate is. Any thoughts????