krazenurse

Hi, I would love some advise how to get back to travel after the last 2 yrs. I have years of med/surg and tele experience but over the last two years I have worked hospice. It has been a good experience but now I can't seem to get back into the hospi...

Hi all, I'm considering a travel nurse position and I need to know how close to the hospitals can I find housing? I don't want to bring my car or rent a car. Is this possible? anybody familiar with any of the areas? thanks so much!

Hi all, I'm also looking into Alaska travel as an option. I know its cold there but its also beautiful! Any information regarding the Alaska experience is appreciated. Thanks

Hi Ned and Anthony, The problem is you cannot be placed in a hospital assignment after being out of it for 2 yrs. I have talked to one recruiter so far that I really like that is going to try and place me in a smaller hospital first. I like hospice b...

Hi, I just stumbled upon your stories. Have you thought about writing for a career? Just curious if you have tried to publish. Thanks!

Hi I can see your plight but you are trying to make progress. Give yourself credit for that. The economy is bad and that makes the job market that much tighter. I'm 56 myself and I guess I never thought of my self as "older" until I started having kn...

I can feel your pain. I'm an RN with 20 plus years experience and currently in California. I'm from Ohio and want to return home to be with family but guess what?? No response to applications. None. I have spoke to travel companies that I have worked...

One more thing... I just wanted to add this. I have spoken to nurses that have gotten jobs by going into hospitals through local registry. The difference here is there is no period of time between working through registry and being directly hired by ...

Hello, Just thought I would add my two cents. I came to the bay area as a travel RN two years ago. Northern California is a great place in many ways but travel nurses make less than staff nurses here. Where I come from local agency and travel RN's ...

Hi, Are hospitals hiring in Columbus now? I'm originally from Ohio but living in CA. Thinking of returning home. From the posts on this site many hospitals have low census and nurses are not finding jobs. I work Tele. Which hosp. is best/best pay. Th...

I am an RN and one of my close friends just completed a training program with Regents/Excelcior to bridge from LPN to RN. She has paid a lot of money for the clinicals and from what details she has told me it is a sham. She did not pass her clinicals...

I worked as an IC in southern CA last year using my S-Corp. I would like to work in northern CA doing the same. I have thought about trying to obtain a contract directly with the hospital but after reading many posts on this site I am having some sec...

Is there a hiring freeze in the Dayton/Cincinnati area? Any hospitals in the area doing any hiring? Anyone know the rate of pay in those areas? I'm moving back to Ohio from out of state. Thanks for the info!:typing

I have not received a list of agencies using independent contractors. I think the climate over the country is not open to this at the moment. It is difficult to get a FT position for many nurses. If I find any information I will post it. Krazenurse

I would love a list if it is not too late. Thanks, krazenurse

Hello all. I'm coming to visit family in the Pensacola area and would really appreciate any information regarding hospitals and best way to go as far as pay. Perhaps it is better to go per diem with a local agency or is a travel contract better? ...

Pumpkin, I moved from the Dayton,Ohio area to northern California for work. I have been here since Jan.2008. I work in Berkeley and live in Concord. I haven't lived in the northern Ohio area but I could give you the benefit of my view since I have be...

So disappointed, I have a daughter that is 33yrs old and she also takes classes online. I had major misgivings about a total online experience. It is relatively new as I attended a traditional school for my LPN and then my RN over 20 yrs ago. My adv...

I just interviewed with Kaiser in Oakland and I am wanting to relocate from out of state. We did not discuss wages and don't want to look like I'm greedy but I need to know the pay rates for an experienced RN in the bay area. I have been an RN for 20...

:balloons: I have been working for Active Nursing and have been been very happy with them. I work in St. Bernardine's and Community of San Bernardino. Good Luck

I am considering incorporating for the obvious tax breaks and increased income. My concern is - Does a nurse qualify as an independent contractor per the IRS guidlines? I have been on many sites including the IRS and still don't have a clear answer. ...