NedRN

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  1. Moving to Seattle - should I Travel first?

    NedRN replied to EmilyT,RN's topic in Travel

    If you really believe it will take months to get a staff job, call now. You might get a free round trip out there to

  2. Permanent Address issues

    NedRN replied to Cborba1211's topic in Travel

    I agree with BigT, without a home, you are itinerant and all your compensation will be taxed. That is not necessarily a bad thing, check out articles on PanTravelers and TravelTax about the joy of...

  3. Moving to Seattle - should I Travel first?

    NedRN replied to EmilyT,RN's topic in Travel

    It might hurt you, no way to know. I don't know what the market for staff nurses is there and you won't either until you call the hospitals. Why not make the call? You might also consider working per...

  4. Maybe A Rant?.... Housing Frustrations

    NedRN replied to IbreakForBichons's topic in Travel

    No, as it happens, housing is on top of the $40 plus pay for Fastaff. MSSI has similar pay, plus housing on top. That is the better way to quote, but as perhaps most travelers find their own housing,...

  5. First time travel-OB

    NedRN replied to eiramac27's topic in Travel

    It really depends on the turnover at your current hospital for if and when you can come back as staff. But L&D is always in demand generally. You can also inquire if you can stay on staff as per...

  6. Flagstaff Medical Center - any better now?

    NedRN replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Travel

    You do adjust. Docs I've talked to says it really takes over a year for something approaching full adaptation but many don't seem to consciously notice (except perhaps during aerobic exercise) and...

  7. Flagstaff Medical Center - any better now?

    NedRN replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Travel

    I've always heard happy things about working in Flagstaff. Lots of travelers often makes for a nice workplace (or a huge red flag). I've wanted to go to the OR there myself for many years but never...

  8. Considering traveling, have some questions

    NedRN replied to texasrn91's topic in Travel

    Lot of questions! I think most of them you can figure out with a bit more thought. Lonely? Have you made friends with the travelers at your facility? If so, you can do that with staff while...

  9. Can you get a "travel" assignment in your hometown?

    NedRN replied to Pebanj's topic in Travel

    Yes. But all your compensation including housing is taxable as ordinary

  10. New traveler to Florida, contract advice

    NedRN replied to Emster83's topic in Travel

    If you will run your compensation on PanTravelers calculator, I'd be happy to give you an idea. Without housing and insurance figured in too, the numbers you provided are meaningless. I will say...

  11. 401k----IRA??? help!

    NedRN replied to ckcana2's topic in Travel

    401s are employer based, nothing to do with "your" state. The employer can require you to roll over or cash out (a taxable event also subject to a penalty) your 401 to another retirement account when...

  12. New traveller (ED), newish nurse, didn't get my contract renewed. Freaking.

    NedRN replied to InACedarGrove's topic in Travel

    Congratulations on surviving! That should feel

  13. Travel Nursing Companies

    NedRN replied to swilliams89's topic in Travel

    Yes, but often just the direct cost and not the cost of the fingerprints, background check, and verifications of other licences

  14. So many questions! First time traveling!

    NedRN replied to ckcana2's topic in Travel

    Start talking to agencies. They will answer your questions and describe the benefits they offer. You will get a feel for which ones you will be comfortable working with. There is no best agency, if...

  15. Moving to Seattle - should I Travel first?

    NedRN replied to EmilyT,RN's topic in Travel

    Personally, I think it is a bad idea. You won't be eligible for the tax advantages that most travelers depend on for a good check, you will be making less than the union staff nurses, and you will...

  16. Providence Hospital in Everett, Washington

    NedRN replied to garn12's topic in Travel

    Clicking on a member's name gives you an option for a PM. Initially Allnurses requires some minimum number of posts, I think it is 15, before allowing PMs. This cuts down on spam dramatically but can...

  17. Guaranteed Hours

    NedRN replied to shortstuff52's topic in Travel

    It is Banner hospitals in Arizona whose contract allows one call off per week. That is buyer beware for sure! That is not the case with most hospitals. In my experience, staff nurses get called off...

  18. Norfolk area Riverside Heath System or Sentara

    NedRN replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Travel

    I'm a bit off topic here, but all states have at-will legislation or common law at-will employment. Only contracts protect jobs. Travelers are contract workers and have some protection from...

  19. Travel contract at CHLA

    NedRN replied to frangelicag's topic in Travel

    Even double time is usually not enough to be fair. Shoot for at least $50 an hour total after your base hours have been worked. Some agencies apply a bonus for extra shifts that will get at least...

  20. Travel contract at CHLA

    NedRN replied to frangelicag's topic in Travel

    Yes it does: housing is housing whether cash or provided. What doesn't make sense is taking a pay cut for overtime. If you use PanTravelers calculator, you will see that most contracts pay between $40...

  21. Travel contract at CHLA

    NedRN replied to frangelicag's topic in Travel

    You should check with other agencies. You want a complete compensation quote anyway. The base rate is meaningless without knowing how the agency handles overtime, not all pay overtime after 8. The...

  22. Rate First Assignment

    NedRN replied to DatMurse's topic in Travel

    I did an assignment at Stanford (my first California hospital) in 1997 and was floored by a number of things in the OR. One of them was the breaks. Like many hospitals I California, they were hit with...

  23. Advice for travel work in Arizona

    NedRN replied to montecarlo64's topic in Travel

    There isn't much if any advantage to finding a travel assignment before going perm. You should be able to squeeze a hospital for 3 to 10 thosand for relocation expenses and perhaps a round trip for...

  24. Cross Country vs Travel nurses across America

    NedRN replied to auntlala's topic in Travel

    How do you know? Kind of like kissing only one

  25. Cross Country vs Travel nurses across America

    NedRN replied to auntlala's topic in Travel

    Up to you of course but signing up with several agencies has advantages even if you never use them. Among other things, you will learn definitively what the fair market rate for you is in a given area...