DavidPDX

I am on a travel assignment and was given a stipend. I work 8 hour shifts and have my 6lb chihuahua with me. I found my own housing at a hotel and they allowed me to have my dog. Not glamorous living but quiet and safe and my dog is trained to use a "potty pad". It seems to be working well for me. Not sure if there is a big difference if you have a larger dog or not? I am glad to have my pet with me - especially since I don't know anybody here and it is a small town.

Hey zeppzepp2009! I have been a LVN / LPN for 1 1/2 years now. I think the difficulty is in finding an agency that works with LPN's (many of them seem to primarily or only work with RN's). I got my job in CA. If you want more information on who I am working for send me a private message and I will give you my agency's contact information. Thanks!

My 2 cents on travel nursing... I am a LVN and have had great success with getting a travel assignment. I called 1 agency and they placed me within 4 weeks! I am really enjoying the new experience and new scenery a lot... I am hopeful that I will have continued success with getting future positions. It seems that, in corrections anyway, there are many travel opportunities. The work is not that bad - I went into this position with no expectations or preconceived ideas of what the job would be like. As far as pay and benefits - I may not have retirement, but the health benefits are great and the pay is better for me than if I was working for a prison directly. At present, if I wanted I could work 7 days a week due to sick calls and nursing shortage. I have really enjoyed working as a travel nurse so far and appreciate that the permanent staff has made me feel welcome!