danisweetcheeks

how are you liking LA? i literally had the exact same experience as you! went to houston for my first assignment too! Ive worked in california for one assignment last year but I'm going back, starting may 4!

california is notoriously long and take their time for everything. that is exactly what i did... went to texas and got my SSN there. My license took at least 6 months to get once i applied in person to the CA BON. Their educational requirements are a...

i am from british columbia and had the same issue. you have to go to a state that does not require a SSN first. there are about 12-15 states that dont. I went to texas. new york is close by you and they dont require one. once you apply to that state ...

i just finished 2 contracts in NY with american mobile at NYU. amazing hospital. LOVED living in new york although, its just not for me forever, so i came home. i will definitely miss the hospital and the staff. i work in emergency though, no L&D...

i worked in indio and lived in palm desert. the hospital in indio was... interesting! :) i will be travelling to southern california as well in april!

hey! I will be travelling to california at the end of april as well, to souther california. where will you be going? ive also been working for 4 years, in emergency!

hey! did either of you take assignments in NYC? im working here now at NYU!

I did my first travel assignment at Ben taub. A little of my background- I had 2 years ER experience in a level II ER. Ben taub was another world! VERY busy. VERY fast paced. Most times, understaffed. You wear every hat - nurse, tech, housekeeping, p...

Also... how do you feel about these pay rates I am talking to a few different companies about a couple jobs in the bay area.. oakland kaiser er $34 an hour, blended rate, EV shift cal pacific $33 an hour blended rate, 12 hr D/N cal pacific $23 an hou...

Thanks for your response Ned. I actually declined the position at Kaiser and accepted at Cal Pacific main campus, although the pay is ridiculously low. Just a better option for me as you said "live where you work" and i always wanted to live in SF. D...

there are 14 states that dont require a SSN but VA and TX are the fastest and easiest states. i am also canadian, originally licensed in MN and got my TX license in

Hey! I am starting an assignment on Dec 9th as well in San Francisco. Where are you guys travelling?

Hey! I know this is a year old but just wondering how you found your assignment at Kaiser Oakland. I am looking into taking one myself in the ER, and would also love to live in SF. How did you find the hospital? the commute? any opinions would be gr...

This is just an FYI for non-American travelers who do not have a social security number. I was searching for a list of states that don't require an SSN to get a job because, as a Canadian, you have to take an assignment in one of these states to get ...

To be honest, changing companies would probably much easier than the hassel of finding your own apartment, within the stipdend range and arranging your own furniture. If I were you, I would consider switching to a company who offers stipend as well a...

why do you need to have an immigration consultant?

oh my goodness, i just saw this now!! how are things going for you?! ben taub was definately a huge adjustment for me!! hopefully everything is going well at md anderson! are you ready for this crazy heat?! im not lol

Hey guys! I was given the opportunity to work nights in Emergency at Memorial City Medical Center. Can anyone provide any information about the work culture there? How are the facilities? Nurse to patient ratio? Breaks? Pay? Business? or anything els...

Hey! I just took my first assignment in Houston too, starting April 8th! I'm working in the ER at Ben Taub right down the street from you!

last minute change in the game lol i switched agencies and am now considering a job at ben taub emergency, $33.25 an hour, paid weekly about $950 i believe. the housing was $1400 a month, but i think im just going to take the agency housing... i goog...

Heeey everyone! I've been offered my first ever (AAAHHH!!!) travel assignment! I'm looking for all your wonderful opinions! The job is at Memorial Hermann Southeast. Has anyone ever worked there or have any idea what this hospital is like? The pay is...

ill be making a trip to dallas if the canucks play the stars in the playoffs! go canucks go!!

Wow, thanks so much!!

I am going through a travel company and although I was offered the position, I have not accepted it yet because I wanted to research the facility/emergency dept before I made any decisions. Just looking for some non-biased opinions.

i am kind of in the same boat right now... although travel agencies cant expect nurses not to look around and check out all options, (we would be silly not to, i think). i'm currently talking with 2 companies, the first really helped me out getting e...