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    Travel Nursing and RN Licensure

    Argo replied to SmBasol's topic in Travel

    The agency may pay for it but they certainly do not "handle it". I have yet to have an agency get fingerprinted for me, get my transcripts for me, get onto nursys for me or fill out an application...
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    $10,000 a month?

    Argo replied to perfexion's topic in Travel

    Gross,
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    Having to delay contract HELP please

    Argo replied to brookeRN5's topic in Travel

    If the agency knew that the license wasn't issued yet then I don't see how it can be a problem now. They took the risk and know better than any of us how long it takes in each state... If they...
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    Working weekends

    Argo replied to dmich85's topic in Travel

    I choose to work weekends. It gives me all week off when everything is not so busy. If you opt to work every weekend then you have a set schedule and they usually don't make you take
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    Any Help Appreciated!!

    Argo replied to JRiestra82's topic in Travel

    Do you get the same benefits as a VA traveler that you would as a
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    Negotiating in travel nursing

    Argo replied to Guest10/16/15's topic in Travel

    Yeah it can be that chaotic. Just go with the flow. My current location I got instructions the day before from the hospital HR that were wrong and got my actual proper instructions the morning of...
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    First travel assignment

    Argo replied to eiramac27's topic in Travel

    I was just in denver a few months ago, Westminster actually. I got $2100 housing, $40/day meals, $32/hr, $1000 completion, 36 hours a week no call, $600 travel, paid my certifications that were...
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    First travel assignment

    Argo replied to eiramac27's topic in Travel

    specialty?
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    Yuma, Az

    Argo replied to JupiterRN's topic in Travel

    seasonal nursing and travel nursing are usually two different things. Usually seasonals work for the hospitals and not through a separate company contracted out to get the staff for them. Travelers...
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    Already make $42/hr. Is travel nursing worth it?

    Argo replied to Elbajista's topic in Travel

    I am not sure what you guys don't understand about how travel pay works. You get a base of 30/hr plus housing or stipend, plus per diem pay and anything else you negotiate. Based on 36 hours work...
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    Extra pay if you don't need health insurance?

    Argo replied to DreameRN's topic in Travel

    AMN and subsidiary companies give
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    Big sign-on bonus, no incentive...

    Argo replied to abend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I've received a bonus at every full time job I have had. That's not the problem here. The problem is that they aren't willing to incentivize the current staff to stay, they should if they are doing...
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    Vail seasonal employment

    Argo replied to mveldma3's topic in Colorado Nursing

    They post around October. Pacu is a breeze but there is alot of call to cover. patients are very healthy and basically wake up and walk out. Even the total joint patients go straight to physical...
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    Vail Valley Medical Center

    Argo replied to Argo's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I left to travel 6 months ago. Still have a condo in vail. Happy to be out. If you go, go to surgery center. Main OR is in turmoil currently and probably won't be better any time soon. After I left...
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    Standard Orientation?

    Argo replied to Moochini M's topic in Operating Room

    I work weekends as a traveler currently and at a regional trauma center on nights. I'm 100% confident that I know what to do in any given situation. When you work at busy hospitals doing alot of...
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    Question regarding bovie settings and tonsillectomy.

    Argo replied to ChrisNZ's topic in Operating Room

    Bovie for tonsils where I have been is usually 0 cut and 20 to 30
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    What to do with car overnight on long drives

    Argo replied to Lnr567's topic in Travel

    I have insurance and don't worry about it
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    Does the travel aspect of nursing make up for the jobs cons?

    Argo replied to TimTamJimJam's topic in Travel

    Management and administration sucked the soul out of me. I'm out of it now and plan to stay out of
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    Does the travel aspect of nursing make up for the jobs cons?

    Argo replied to TimTamJimJam's topic in Travel

    I can certainly see your point. If you have the time and inclination to do nursing school then go for it. With age and education your perspective changes. At least you would have a reason and a goal...
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    What travel company places in Anchorage, AK?

    Argo replied to AdamKep's topic in Travel

    The company I travel with has an opening in an Anchorage AK facility currently. You can message me if you
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    Guaranteed Hours

    Argo replied to shortstuff52's topic in Travel

    This isn't a talk I would have with a nm. I would only have it with my company. They nm are not there for you at all. You are there for them. If you get paid when canceled it's between you and the...
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    Contract wording question -Any AMN travelers out there?

    Argo replied to newbietravel's topic in Travel

    I travel for AMN and I have both my start times and shift preferences listed in my contract. 3 consecutive 7-7 shifts per week is stated in my contract
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    How far ahead to make plans to travel?

    Argo replied to theupnorthnurse's topic in Travel

    I would NOT really them that you float to those specialty units. You WILL end up in one and over your head really quick if you are traveling to a larger hospital. Stick with tele or
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    New Grad Looking for OR Job/Training Program

    Argo replied to falcon53192's topic in Operating Room

    Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend has a program for new grads posted currently. There are 5 slots I believe. It's in Springfield
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    Class A vs 5th Wheel

    Argo replied to heckofanurse's topic in Travel

    I think that would really boil down to personal preferences. I could argue both ways for many reasons. For me... I already own a 1 ton dodge so getting a 5th wheel makes more financial sense. The...