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  1. written contract incorrect...need advice...please help!

    NedRN replied to newbietravel's topic in Travel

    I'm assuming that the only place you heard about the "dreaded AMN blacklist" is from your recruiter. Because of that mention, you will not be working with them. So exactly who did this threat hurt? I...

  2. Per diem

    NedRN replied to tammygartley's topic in Agency Nurses

    Rights? It is their job, they have the right to define it. Do you have a contract or employee handbook spelling out the

  3. written contract incorrect...need advice...please help!

    NedRN replied to newbietravel's topic in Travel

    A blacklist would only affect your ability to work for AMN or their other agencies and hospitals for whom they operate as the vendor manager. If they really have a blacklist and only if you really end...

  4. written contract incorrect...need advice...please help!

    NedRN replied to newbietravel's topic in Travel

    This is a tough one! It is frustrating and stressful when a recruiter is unprofessional to this degree. No matter the outcome, I would suggest changing recruiters later at a good time. I'd even tell...

  5. Extra shift bonus?

    NedRN replied to HarleyNrs's topic in Travel

    What a hospital can pay staff is unlimited. An agency has an all inclusive bill rate so they can't go beyond that. The hospital in question clearly wants to maintain their excellent staffing ratios...

  6. CA RN license question

    NedRN replied to Zoeyisme's topic in Travel

    I looked up my communications class that was required for my California nursing degree and it was four credits. Mind you I took it at a different community college in the summer to meet the entering...

  7. Per-diem or Traveler

    NedRN replied to A_Flood87's topic in Travel

    If you are moving, then your tax home will be where you are moving to, in this case Arizona. The rates you see advertised for travelers include things like tax free housing stipends you are not...

  8. new hire paperwork

    NedRN replied to shanon0403's topic in Travel

    Why don't you have a job? Yes, life is unfair. Nursing licenses are state by state and that is not going to change except by state to state agreements such as the compact. Every state has the right to...

  9. Do you have any tips for telephone interview for a travel nursing job?

    NedRN replied to empatheticRN's topic in Travel

    That's a shame. I think with time, or perhaps better selection of agencies and assignments you may end up with a different idea about most managers. Most want a good fit and good morale I

  10. What Are "The Politics"?

    NedRN replied to Soliloquy's topic in Travel

    When I think meetings, I think about policy, procedure, practices, and such that end up being debated endlessly and are often political. I think huddles and such that create better communication about...

  11. What Are "The Politics"?

    NedRN replied to Soliloquy's topic in Travel

    Yup. And tell them you don't do meetings well preferring direct patient care. Try to be tactful and not point out the deficiencies in their policies and practices, even if asked directly. Save it for...

  12. CA RN license question

    NedRN replied to Zoeyisme's topic in Travel

    If I was at home I could tell you for sure but my communications class was likely 3 semester credits. It certainly was not 6 credits. It is pointless to worry about it now. Wait until when and if you...

  13. CA RN license question

    NedRN replied to Zoeyisme's topic in Travel

    California does not require public speaking. I'm not sure if requirements are different for endorsing into California but communications was part of the required curriculum when I went to school in...

  14. Rapid Response assignments

    NedRN replied to Michi66's topic in Travel

    Epic conversions are the best kind of rapid response in general. I would recommend them to even a new

  15. Any Antepartum travel nurses out there?

    NedRN replied to kctx74's topic in Travel

    The advantage of L&D is the needs and pay are really high, and many hospitals would be willing to take you as you are knowing it wouldn't take long for you to become proficient again. I've seen...

  16. What Are "The Politics"?

    NedRN replied to Soliloquy's topic in Travel

    Gossip and committees generally. Keep your head down and don't get involved in gossip, stay professional in other words. Harder to do as staff when you are bombarded with that stuff for years. For...

  17. Travel Nursing Time off

    NedRN replied to Bharatpur14's topic in Travel

    Of course. You are working for three month assignments and it is completely your choice how much time you take off. Many of us work for multiple agencies though for more choice and better pay but you...

  18. Pay off debt with travel nursing?

    NedRN replied to Beachbum29's topic in Travel

    I think you need to do some reading and perhaps talk to a travel tax specialist. It is unlikely that you can change to "using" your mother's address at the exact same time you begin traveling. You...

  19. compact license

    NedRN replied to BabaLouRN's topic in Travel

    If you have a Texas address on file with the BON, it should be a compact license. If you used an out of state address, it will not be able to be used outside of Texas. While I don't have a Texas...

  20. Pay off debt with travel nursing?

    NedRN replied to Beachbum29's topic in Travel

    Tax homes is a big topic. Yes, you need to maintain a residence you can return

  21. Pay off debt with travel nursing?

    NedRN replied to Beachbum29's topic in Travel

    I have a good friend who is also a travel nurse. He had 30K of credit card debt and another 10K of medical debt. The stars aligned with a great job and overtime and he paid it off in 6 months. The...

  22. Potential Travel Nurse

    NedRN replied to limitlesslisa89's topic in Travel

    Just name your good agency for Pete's sake! Or are you just into referrals for personal gain or perhaps you are the

  23. Do you have any tips for telephone interview for a travel nursing job?

    NedRN replied to empatheticRN's topic in Travel

    Managers usually just describe their unit and pt population and ask you if you want the assignment! Depending on your specialty, they may ask some clinical question or about your comfort level with...

  24. Removing/duplicating a submission?

    NedRN replied to Vicbot28's topic in Travel

    I agree, it is not going to be double. In fact the one with the higher paying hourly may in fact have lower take home pay. Use PanTravelers calculator to compare offers on a level playing field. You...

  25. Help with figuring out pay package

    NedRN replied to jlshort06's topic in Travel

    I really don't think all those McDonald's and Walmart workers have IRS audits! Hourly wages are not reported to the IRS. Exactly what would the issue