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Thanks for your reply NedRN. Its true, I don't frequently post. I do enjoy reading other peoples questions and answers though. Often its just a matter of time, but I digress, as we're all strapped for time no doubt.

I am wondering opinions and strengths/weaknesses of the various travel nursing forums, and also if anyone knows of a Cath Lab specific forum. So far I've only come across this one at AllNurses, and the Delphi Forums. Is there one that is more active? One that has better beginner info? Any other comments/opinions/insights/forums welcome!

Thank you everyone for your input! This has been very helpful. I see now that company provided housing is generally pretty reliable and easy but not always assured/perfect. I also see that it's probably not as hard as I was expecting to find my own short term furnished or non-furnished housing through Craigslist or possibly airbnb, and there are a few different ways to do the craigslist route. Thanks all again!

Wow, that's fantastic! What section do you post this on in Craigslist? I like the idea of people coming to me to share their places. It's something I've never really considered. Thank you!

I'm thinking the exact same thing SpaceCoast. And Cheryl, I do like the idea of housekeeping! I'm trying to get a 13 week assignment, and just don't know if I'd want to be staying in an extended stay for 13 weeks straight.. yet. Again, possibly after my first one or two assignments. Keep enjoying that HOUSEKEEPING though! :)

No it's not Supplemental. It is a smaller agency however so I'm not sure if perhaps I should go with a larger one for the first couple assignments until I get my feet underneath me in the travel field. I think theyre trying to get me the most money, and realize that taking the stipen usually nets more cash, however youre right by saying theres enough to worry about with the first assignment or two in a new field (travel) without having to worry about short term housing on top.

So one of my recruiters recently told me that of about 200 nurses traveling for his agency, only 2 use the agency housing, and this was mostly because they had bad credit he said. Since this will be my first assignment I was initially planning on using company housing and just bringing clothing/basics. Now, I'm not so sure. My question is do most travel nurses choose company or craigslist/padmapper housing? If using craigslist/padmapper, how do you bring all the things you'll need IE mattress? I must be missing something, because ideally I'd like to live alone in a place that has at least a mattress! Even rented rooms off Craigslist don't come with them, right? At this point all I can envision is an extended stay, and that doesnt entice me too much. Any help?

Agreed with TG911. Tele is super-hard a lot to do with little tech time. Another thing that makes St. Joseph interesting is they still have paper charting. ICU and I think CCU are now electronic, with plans to incorporate the entire hospital, but as of right now all the other units are still on paper.

Actually, when I first started in the ED I had my full last name (so sweet, so innocent) and a few of the other people told me I should change it. I agree a petition would be in order, I'm sure you're not the only one. And in response to the above post, I don't think that just because I choose to not put my last name on my badge that I'm "hiding" behind a first name only... If a patient has a complaint as to my care, they're free to go to my manager and my manager will know exactly who they are describing, first name only.