pacunuse2009

Hi where do you work if I may ask? I worked in Oklahoma city as a case manager, for several co. And hospitals. The last place I got to stay in office and o true case management. It was wonderful, wish I would have never left. It was for 21 st century home health co. What a wonderful place!

You should shadow someone in Or first at both places to see if it is really what you want to do.

Hi Tiffany, I agree with you. I wrote my recruiter back last evening, telling him it was way to low. Thank you for posting. I will check with other companies. Unless they make a better offer. Those contracts are some scarey stuff. Thanks again, I will shop around.

The recruiter told me I would take home 1597.00 a week. I would take my housing out of that. I live in Modesto, I wanted to be able to stay in Fresno for my shifts then come home. I haven't checked into other agencies. Wanted to ask others here what they thought..

Actually, you need critical thinking skills. You are the drs eyes. You need to have excellent assessment skills. You will have to pick up on health changes, lung sounds, heart sounds, wound care, etc. if you draw blood in the field, you will have to have I'VE skills. Drawing blood in the home is very different than in the hospital. You have to work independently. Your 7th sense has to be sharp, that is your gut feeling! Subtle changes in a patients condition have to be reported. It takes a sharp nurse to pick up on these things. I have done home health off and on for over 10 years. It is a difficult job. You have no one to relieve you, no change of shift. If your a case manager, they are your responsibility. I had 35 to 40 patients to case manage, plus see my quota of 5 to 6 patients a day. It is a challenging job. Nothing like hospital. You will either love it or hate it. There is a lot to learn, but having time to get to know and actually spend time with your patients and family is wonderful, and also heart wrenching.... Good luck

I have been out of travel nursing for about 15 years. I recently was submitted to a Hosp in Fresno California. Here's the details. 18/hr, per diem of 420.00 a week. Stipend housiing of 637.00 a week. This is 10 hour shifts. $4 days a week. I am an RN. I really need to know if this a good rate. I was told it was one of the higher paying travel positions in Cali. Seems pretty low to me. I have lived in California for 5 years. Just wanted to try a different place. Please anybody. Help me out,