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    Questions about travel RN...

    Argo replied to Leobear73's topic in Travel

    That would really depend on your current pay, bills, overall debt other than bills and ability to budget. I keep a spreadsheet that i update monthly with all outgoing vs incoming money. What...
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    Questions about travel RN...

    Argo replied to Leobear73's topic in Travel

    Being that your from florida, one of the lowest paying states, yes it is definitely worth it. First things first, get your California, new york or Washington license... you should have no issue...
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    Travel Nursing

    Argo replied to wavewatcher's topic in Travel

    If you are new to it, go to a medium sized facility that is close to what your used to working in and is known to be travel friendly. Any place you go will be new and you will have a different...
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    I am thinking about becoming a travel nurse. Advice Please

    Argo replied to JB2007's topic in Travel

    No one can talk you into it other than yourself. Just do it. It will be a fun new adventure where you could possibly end up starting your new
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    Cali travel pay

    Argo replied to nur18's topic in Travel

    When i pirchased my rv i got a membership to thousand trails club. There are 4 parks that i can stay for free in the general vicinity of SF and i have made reservations for them all already. Only...
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    Cali travel pay

    Argo replied to nur18's topic in Travel

    Im in SF with take home of just over $3000 a week. I dont have to deal with housing so it isnt as big of an issue for me to work there. Im
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    Licenses

    Argo replied to ERpinup's topic in Travel

    If you arent using then put it in an inactive status. As far as i know you only have to verify active licenses. When you want to get back to California reactivate the license, im told it is very...
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    Last Minute Requirement Changes

    Argo replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

    Just get it. Ask if AHA is required, usually its only required for bls. Do it online in a few hours. Id post the link but a moderator would just delete it. Google online acls certification and you...
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    BSN needed for travel nurses

    Argo replied to gizmopacurn's topic in Travel

    Every job i have been submitted to as a traveler i have been offered the job. I have also not been turned away from staff jobs, management or director jobs. My last director offer was a year ago, I...
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    Men's wallet - in and out of scrubs

    Argo replied to pmabraham's topic in Men in Nursing

    I leave my wallet in my locker, locked. You can get cellphone cases that hold a card and
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    what to include in a contract

    Argo replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    I only get guaranteed hours paid if the hospital cancels and any time off i might want. I only allowed them to put in 3 cancelled unpaid shifts per contract. For some places its standard.... make...
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    Who knew this was so LONELY????

    Argo replied to mustang_convt's topic in Travel

    YOU have to make it your reality. You can sit around and watch TV or you can take a drive and do a nice hike or bike ride.... go to a nice restaurant, do something different with your
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    contract cancellation, renegotiation

    Argo replied to nrcnurse's topic in Travel

    The Healthcare Initiative: Focuses in providing management and executive recruiting services specifically to the healthcare industry throughout the United States This company sends me interim director...
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    San Jose area job market

    Argo replied to MN-MN's topic in California Nursing

    Can you decipher this coded message for us? I have looked on hospital job postings and there seem to be plenty. There are tons of travel jobs, I am going there next month as a traveler. Cost of...
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    Yea, another cancelled contract, calling Ted!

    Argo replied to DRZmaui's topic in Travel

    I think you meant
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    New Grad in OR who wants to quit in less than 6 mo

    Argo replied to CaliNurseLouisiana's topic in Operating Room

    Agreed, that is why I asked OP for clarification. However, I would feel that 4 or 5 weeks with a mentor in GEN and GYN cases THEN having the mentor stand back and be available would also be enough....
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    Do crnas deserve that much salary?

    Argo replied to jasy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree, probably some AA or MDA with an axe to grind. FWIW - AA are totally different than a CRNA and are more along the lines of this persons
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    TRAVELERS in the OR- we need resources!

    Argo replied to HitTheRoad's topic in Operating Room

    I really dont care that much. Someones heaven is another persons hell. If you look up online reviews you can find employees bashing companies and pts doing it too. I have been traveling about 18...
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    New Grad in OR who wants to quit in less than 6 mo

    Argo replied to CaliNurseLouisiana's topic in Operating Room

    Here is the real question that I dont think anyone bothered to dig deeper into. The OP states that they FINISHED A PERIOP course, these are typically 6 months of OR specific training with hands on...
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    NICU to OR Nursing

    Argo replied to forestgreen123's topic in Operating Room

    If you do the periop program you can always work in a pedi OR if you like kids. You will not get the same exposure to the critical pt care in the OR as you do in the NICU though. You will have a...
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    Reputation of St Charles health system?

    Argo replied to Love911Nursing's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I currently live in bend but do not work here. I work as a traveler in Cali around 6 months a year and take off 6 months a year. The general feeling is pretty bad about the hospital and the way it...
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    Thinking of being a circulator?...Think twice.

    Argo replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

    I disagree with about 95% of what you are saying. Either you have worked in bad environments or you have a problem working as the member of a team. I have been staff and traveler at numerous...
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    contract cancellation, renegotiation

    Argo replied to nrcnurse's topic in Travel

    I'd keep moving forward with the second company. If a hospital and agency cancelled me on the fly like this I would not look
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    Guam, anyone?

    Argo replied to MarcyRN's topic in Travel

    Personally I would take a bike in a bike suitcase. Ride everywhere and I would assume the lodging is close to the hospital. I saw those jobs pop up and I would do it if my son was graduated...
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    On Contract when a Hospital Strikes

    Argo replied to Bluebolt's topic in Travel

    I agree with this, if the agency doesnt like it then get a new one. There are hundreds out