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    Permanent job after travel

    Argo replied to Wolf at the Door's topic in Travel

    I try to talk everyone out of traveling too.... More assignments for
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    Leaving travel nursing

    Argo replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    I haven't noticed a change. What happened? I am still circulating around the Bay Area and in my
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    Need your input - Best places to look for a travel nurse job online.

    Argo replied to Sunnysandy's topic in Travel

    I have a couple good recruiters at a couple different companies. I look at whats available out there and where the highest pay is. Usually you can find it on company sites(that is usually out dated)...
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    Want to make the most $$ in Cali, where to go?

    Argo replied to april_tomorrow's topic in Travel

    I simply ask for a rundown of the highest paying jobs from my
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    Two Jobs in the OR. Is It Possible?

    Argo replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in Operating Room

    Im giessing you live in the south so you don't make a ton hourly. I used to work alot and finally burnt out after 8 years. Now I just work 6 or 8 months a year as a traveller with only 36 hours a...
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    Allnurses needs nurses

    Argo replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I usually just post in travel or or forums. I stopped cominh in the general forum for the same reasons listed in this thread. Im too sarcastic for pre-pre-pre nursing program students to get... I...
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    Emergencies On Call

    Argo replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in Operating Room

    I work as a traveler in OR. The help can vary by facility. I usually ask to start in a sipply room.and equipment areas if I can on my first days. Pull cases, browse the equipment storage areas. Get...
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    Top 10 Tips For New Travel Nurses

    Argo replied to guest042302019's topic in Travel

    This is about travel nursing, not prn/pool
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    The Pros and Cons of OR nursing?

    Argo replied to ChrissyRN13's topic in Operating Room

    There are a lot of cons to Med surg that do not exist in OR nursing. The ones that DO exist that are the same are the management issues. Managers are the same regardless of what department they are...
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    Travel nurse specialty?

    Argo replied to stevemac's topic in Travel

    I think you should move on and take an ER contract now. Your experience will become irrelevant to the hospital looking for travelers. While you may still feel and be up to date with being in the ER,...
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    Top 10 Tips For New Travel Nurses

    Argo replied to guest042302019's topic in Travel

    Great article. The only point that can be a stickler for some is the "do it for money" point. I have the same mentality as the author but I am not the norm among the large number of travelers I have...
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    GN hired as a Circulation RN any advice on what to look at prior to starting?

    Argo replied to Bnw684's topic in Operating Room

    Just watch some greys anatomy and your good to
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    I want to be an OR nurse

    Argo replied to NurslingNicole's topic in Operating Room

    They dont count anywhere except where you're doing them. I would talk to the manager or director if they are available and let them know you're interested. I would hire a good fresh grad to train...
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    What's up with ER traveler pay right now?!

    Argo replied to EastCoastLiving's topic in Travel

    Heart, Trauma and transplant OR are probably the more gratifying ones that I have done. You have a pt thats going to die and reverse the course with pretty immediate results. Yeah, some die but the...
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    What's up with ER traveler pay right now?!

    Argo replied to EastCoastLiving's topic in Travel

    It stays in the company bank for you. I had a 3 month break between 2 assignments with the same company and the accrual was still there. My recruiter said it will stay as long as I am with the...
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    Just dropping in to say "hello" and offer a couple of tips :)

    Argo replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Thats funny, I have been seriously considering buying a small parcel and making it an rv park. Most on the west coast are full with waitlists for most of the year. Housing costs are huge, families...
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    What's up with ER traveler pay right now?!

    Argo replied to EastCoastLiving's topic in Travel

    I am working in SF now, I work OR. The pay here is in the $65-90/hr range for staff. After taxes (cali and sf have pretty significant taxes) their biweekly pay is about $3500. I take home $3000 a...
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    OR Travelers

    Argo replied to heather42r's topic in Travel

    I can agree with Ned on everything with some additions. 1. Yes, depending on what service lines you have at your current place. If you have limited exposure you need to be up front with it. Dont...
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    RV traveling

    Argo replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    I am usually in "rv resorts" but have stayed in rv parking lots, which is what the city rv parks in CA are... I actually keep the bike out there as a gauge of safety, lol. I did have my tools taken...
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    RV traveling

    Argo replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    I have had good luck in RV parks over the past 2 years. They have been safe, i go more rural than urban though. I have stayed in the bad area of San Francisco though without issies. I keep a $1200...
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    need etiquette advice!

    Argo replied to kpk11's topic in Travel

    Totally agree with ned. There is no etiquette to this really. If you had a verbal or written contract already then yeah, that isnt the issue though. Take the specialty job, you will benefit from...
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    contract language

    Argo replied to Kaltia's topic in Travel

    Its unknown because they dont know them. When YOU cancel mid contract then there are leases broken, housing that has already been paid for, hours contracted for you to work, etc. All of the items...
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    Travel nursing and repay a sign-on/relocation bonus?

    Argo replied to empatheticRN's topic in Travel

    Its one more year, take all the vacation you can, block shifts and do long weekends. Actually plan out your travel nursing and get all of your licensing lined up over the next year. What does "big...
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    Travel Nursing in Alaska

    Argo replied to Rncroix's topic in Travel

    I would personally chose anchorage for Alaska, especially if you have not travelled before. Bigger hospitals, more infrastructure, more things to do outside of work, more diverse
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    Traveling Traveler: Flex Travel Assignments?

    Argo replied to RNdelux's topic in Travel

    Always ask for more. If you are ok with the floating, go for