leemali79

I signed on to a 3 month contract in the L.A. area. I have 2 months left to go. I have found that I can't afford it and with each passing day I go more into debt. In addition I hate my job. I feel unsafe because I am always so far behind. I don't know how the nurses on this floor keep up with so much paperwork. I am a nurse with 4 years experience and was quite confident in my previous job coming from ER. But I have heard the same comments from fellow per diem travellers so it's not just me. I also feel very alone, no support from fellow nurses or charge nurse when tings get out of control (every day). Everybody takes care of their 5 patients and thats it. I have a possibility of a job in a hospital recommended from my colleagues in Canada and will find out soon if it is an option. My question is what happens if I terminate my contract early? I pay for my own housing and my own med/dental. And as far as I can tell there is nothing in my contract. Is there anything I am missing? Can they keep my last paycheck? I hate being a quitter but if I stay I might lose my license or complete control of my finances. Please help!

What company did you go through? And what area were you in?

Even with the extra weekly pay for housing and meals? It works out to about 1300/week. Oh well live and learn as a new person.

i am a first time traveller and was wondering what is a good hourly rate for an experienced (3-4yrs) emergency, med/surg background nurse in california. more specifically los angeles area. i have received a contract for: pay rate: 15.50/hr [color=#483d8b]on call: 4.00 [color=#483d8b]ot rate 23.25 [color=#483d8b]holiday rate: 31.00 [color=#483d8b]call back: 23.25 [color=#483d8b]meals allowance: 280.00/week [color=#483d8b]housing allowance: 490.00/week [color=#483d8b] [color=#483d8b]no med/dental, no bonus', 13 weeks, 36hrs/week [color=#483d8b] is this reasonable, i know contracts are tight right now so i'm not sure.