Graduated in TX, moved to TN immediately and was hired in ER at a large Heart/Neuro facility. Spent 6 months there before a transfer to WA. Took a 6 month travel contact in Postpartum at a...
knitter523 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock
About 3 years ago, when the Seattle area was expecting a major snowstorm, our DOT decided to be proactive and puts down de-ice prior to the storm...problem was, it was too early and when it got real...
knitter523 replied to rntraveler2012's topic in Travel
I did shop around. I found the better pay and subsidy with Parallon. Just like any sub contracting, each gets some and the lowest person gets the least. Cutting out the middle man works in my...
I disagree. I was looking for a contract in Denton, TX. I contacted my past recruiter with MSN. I learned that they were paying less than Parallon. I negotiated a good contract directly with...
knitter523 replied to rntraveler2012's topic in Travel
Parallon is the exclusive agency for most of Texas Health hospitals (HCA). I am starting a contract in Denton, TX in 2 weeks. I have a great recruiter. Sending you a PM with her
knitter523 replied to abcnurse123's topic in Travel
I hold 5 licenses: WA, CA, TX, TN, IA. TX was my initial license, WA is my home state, CA and IA for family, TN was my previous residence. I keep them all
I'm with Parallon now too. I'm looking for a new contract in Denton, Lewisville area for July-Oct. My recruiter will contact me when the assignments start coming in. Glad to hear of a positive...
Did a travel to Baylor Irving last year. I was with Intelistaf travel. Labor/delivery on day shift. 36 hours/week with all shifts except 1per month guaranteed. $15.00/hour, $502.00/ week housing...
knitter523 replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn
AWHONN is only a professional organization. They are not a licensing body and therefore cannot dictate what is within the scope of practice. Your state Nurse Practice Act can provide information...
knitter523 replied to WinterWolf90's topic in Travel
You will not get those rates for a travel contract. Hospitals are very cheap. My last contract to Texas paid $510.00 per week for housing and $201.00 per week for meals. And that was based on...
I have my work phone number tagged by a special ring. I always let it go to voicemail. That way I can decide if I want to call back and go in or not. I really love working in LD and I usually will...
Check out the IRS site for per diem rates. An agency can use these tables for a guideline and if they offer a lot less, they are not someone I would work with