NedRN

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  1. Company advice

    NedRN replied to jules3978's topic in Travel

    HRN has a really great reputation. Flexcare not so much although some of their bad rep comes from local per diem (which gets a lot of complaints no matter the agency name). Fastaff pays well but...

  2. Did I make the right decision?

    NedRN replied to Brittlove.xo's topic in Travel

    It is tough for a single mom but you might consider relocating in the future. Pick an area with relatively high pay with lower housing costs. Often 50 miles away from a large well paying city does it....

  3. Finding an agency, who will not decline me!

    NedRN replied to Dee_RN's topic in Travel

    Try talking to a large agency such as Cross Country about school nursing. I'm dubious though that school systems will pay enough for a traveler. Seems like they would just do without. My my best...

  4. Contract for staffing agency

    NedRN replied to NatashaW.BSNRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    You don't want a lawyer, that will be very, very expensive and the contract produced will be truly horrible. What you want to do is borrow existing contracts and make your own from those examples....

  5. Independent R.N in rural Nevada

    NedRN replied to chrty_knox's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I would strongly recommend working for an agency as a home healthcare nurse. It is very difficult to start a business without knowing the basics. In your case, you don't even know what you don't know....

  6. Clinical Field Specialist or Medical Product Sales

    NedRN replied to jhayroe's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I work in the OR and see a lot of reps. Mostly they were recruited, they did not apply. Some were simply friends of someone in the company who recommended them. That said, one of my many careers...

  7. Travel agency suing me for Per Diem for contract I did not start

    NedRN replied to rn2themaxx's topic in Travel

    You will have to figure out the risk/reward ratio here for you personally. As I said, most travelers will not have a problem. But why take the risk? You will likely earn more working for another...

  8. Short-Term Lease in Lincoln, NE

    NedRN replied to aevans8's topic in Travel

    Craigslist, AirBnB, Sublet,VRBO, Roommates, Couchsurfing (all dot coms), hospital human resources, and Google Lincoln property managers. Finally, network when you get there. Staff may have housing,...

  9. Anyone stay at the Extended Stay America in Oakland, CA for an assignment?

    NedRN replied to PICURN76's topic in Travel

    I did an assignment at Kaiser Oakland and lived nearby (just over the border in Berkeley). If I'm not mistaken, that extended stay is right next to the freeway. That would rule it out for me. Lots of...

  10. Travel agency suing me for Per Diem for contract I did not start

    NedRN replied to rn2themaxx's topic in Travel

    I have an interesting NurseFinders story, at least interesting to me. I've never done local agency (except for a few days before I became a traveler) so I don't know NurseFinders from that....

  11. Travel agency suing me for Per Diem for contract I did not start

    NedRN replied to rn2themaxx's topic in Travel

    Someone else posted about AM sending a "bill" to collections a couple of weeks ago. This is an outrageous abuse of the FCRA (fair credit reporting act). It could be legal but it is still an abuse to...

  12. Travel Nursing MedSurg Fresno CA

    NedRN replied to nursetoday77's topic in Travel

    Pay rate is based on the bill rate. Nothing to do with your education or experience. That said, this is low for Fresno. Shop around! You are not going to buy a car from the first dealer you visit are...

  13. travel nursing in florida

    NedRN replied to empatheticRN's topic in Travel

    Same bill rate regardless of the shift. So, no, the pay on nights is not better for travelers, only

  14. travel nursing in florida

    NedRN replied to empatheticRN's topic in Travel

    Agencies should be happy to give you their rates. Just be sure to check with several

  15. New traveler

    NedRN replied to Jleech14's topic in Travel

    You may or may not have trouble finding assignments but you are certainly not competitive with average travelers. Thus it is unlikely you will get good assignments. The bigger issue is are you really...

  16. Housing problems - call the hospital?

    NedRN replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Travel

    You can also just avail yourself of hotels or AirBnB while you find permanent housing. You will want to lay eyes on your choices anyway won't you? Are you not getting a relocation stipend? I got one...

  17. New RN (1yr exp) - Travel Thoughts/Desires

    NedRN replied to NikkiJo's topic in Travel

    You really need acute care hospital experience. A manager would have no other choices available to pick you and you wouldn't have a clue when you arrive. Not even what typical policies and procedures,...

  18. Additional Contract Opportunities

    NedRN replied to mother05's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi, I'm not sure who you want to write you (probably the OP - original poster) but I have some friendly suggestions. One is don't post email addresses on any forum. You are guaranteed more junk...

  19. What agencies do you all travel with?

    NedRN replied to PICURN76's topic in Travel

    Recruiter said it was the pay rate! But it sounds like he never placed anyone and the crisis rates are now over. It was Alta Bates in the San Francisco area east bay, a hospital that uses a lot of...

  20. Independent nurse with questions

    NedRN replied to NatashaW.BSNRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    So local per diem. Have you set up an agency? That is step one. It is very unlikely a facility will contract with an "independent". You need to present yourself as an agency like any other agency....

  21. Cancelling contract early for health reason?

    NedRN replied to Drewby614's topic in Travel

    Sorry about your health problems. And your choice of agencies. They have a record of playing hardball. Read your contract carefully about termination penalties, those are enforceable here. I would...

  22. What agencies do you all travel with?

    NedRN replied to PICURN76's topic in Travel

    I logged into Facebook and searched for travel nurse

  23. Independent nurse with questions

    NedRN replied to NatashaW.BSNRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    What nursing services to what facilities? No, resumes are not the proper approach for a business. Postcards? Have you ever responded to one? Or any other form of junk

  24. What agencies do you all travel with?

    NedRN replied to PICURN76's topic in Travel

    I took a look at the premium job board tonight. I must say that Facebook tech does not make for an efficient job board. You have your work cut out researching there! I did find one agency posting out...

  25. Already make $42/hr. Is travel nursing worth it?

    NedRN replied to Elbajista's topic in Travel

    Cost of family memories? Priceless. I don't think you will find that it pays less, most travelers make between $40 and $50 an hour, not considering the extra take home that may be provided by tax free...