jellie22

Hey- Yes, I heard back from CC, they won't begin to process your application until you have at least 9 months experience..which for me will be March 1st so I didn't really get a lot of info from them. I'm still planning on moving to NY but I've changed my mind about travel nursing for now since I will only have a year when I move. I'm actually trying to get into L&D...every job posting I've seen says experience required but hopefully I'll find something! Good luck with everything!

Thanks for everyone's help!

Hey everybody- I'm planning to come visit the city in March to look at some hospitals...anyone have any suggestions on affordable hotels with easy subway access? Thanks!!

Thanks for the advice on the license..I didn't know it would be that long! My problem is that some companies won't even accept my application yet because I don't have enough experience. I'll have a year when I want to move, but now I just have 7 months. So..I'm starting to lean away from travel b/c I've read that it's good to have 2 years experience. I'm still looking though. Thanks again!

Thanks Cammy. May I ask where you work? Sounds like a great hospital!

Yes, my fiance will be moving too..actually he is the reason we're going. He'll be starting school there in Sept. so we're thinking of moving in August. I'm quite nervous about the rent too! I've heard Astoria is a good place to live in Queens so that's the first place I'll look. I'm still debating on whether to try travel nursing or get a permanent job. His school is only 9 months, but I'm afraid travel nursing might be too risky if I can't get an extension from the general 13 week assignment. That sounds like a good compromise. I would think a year would go by pretty fast if he's in his last semester and you'll be starting new things in the city.

I don't know if we can start a new forum, maybe just a new thread, "new/young NYC nurses" ??

I'm up for that type of forum. I'm engaged, but I'd definitely like to know some people and have some girlfriends if and when I move to the city. It's a little intimidating to move there and not know anyone!

I had a long distance relationship for 1 year. I think it really depends on the people...it worked out for us (we had been together for 3 years prior so that helped.) There were definitely hard/sad times, but I had friends there to support me and I don't think I would have made it without them. So anyway, you really have to decide how strong your relationship is and what comes first. Good luck!

Thanks- My husband will be living with me- will they still provide the housing? Hopefully so, sounds like it was really good. I registered with CC yesterday so maybe I'll find out some more info soon. Thanks! Jellie

Thanks caroladybelle- May I ask, did CrossCountry supply you with the apartment or did they give you a housing allowance? I just applied with them. I've only heard negative things about American Mobile so I won't apply with them. It doesn't seem like there are that many travel companies that send nurses to NYC. Thanks for all your input. Everything I'm hearing is getting me more exicted about moving there...I just hope it works out and I can afford it. Thanks again! -Jellie

I just looked up HSS and I think it is Hospital for Special Surgery: http://www.hss.edu/ -Jellie

Thanks Tinderbox and Lindaisanurse- I've started looking into some companies and there's not as many travel opportunities to NYC as I thought there'd be. I'll be moving there with my husband and will be there for at least 9 months while he's in school. If I do travel nursing I'm worried it might be a gamble as to whether or not I can stay at a hospital longer than 13 weeks. Also, I have heard Astoria is a good place to stay in Queens. Lindaisanurse, may I ask what part of Queens you were living in? Thanks for your input! -Jellie

Would you recommend any travel companies?

Hello all- I'm looking to start travel nursing in NYC. Are there any travel nurses out there in NYC? If so, what company do you use? ANY info about companies, hospitals, average RN pay, housing, etc. would be very helpful! Thanks so much!