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  1. Giving Notice without a "travel job" lined out

    NedRN replied to Steph RN's topic in Travel

    You know that notice is not required, right? It is a courtesy and the standard is two weeks, not four weeks. Certainly you want to provide all the notice you can (especially in the OR where a staffing...

  2. When is the right time to apply to an Agency(s)

    NedRN replied to AlishaaaRN's topic in Travel

    If you don't have written references, that is exactly what they will do. And you don't want them to do that as you cannot control who might pick up the phone nor what they might say. A professional...

  3. When is the right time to apply to an Agency(s)

    NedRN replied to AlishaaaRN's topic in Travel

    December is too early to land an assignment for June. But it is not too early to start talking to agencies and weeding out the non starters. The extra time will allow you to learn a lot about the...

  4. Stipend restrictions

    NedRN replied to jeddine's topic in Travel

    That is certainly true and the primary reason this particular urban legend persists. That is a minimal policy to keep the IRS off the agencies back but it adds exactly zero protection for travelers....

  5. Rules for staying at the hospital you were hired as a traveler for.

    NedRN replied to kkremer77's topic in Travel

    There are no rules. However your agency's contract with the hospital may stipulate a fee if the hospital hires you inside of a certain period after your last day as a traveler there. The period is...

  6. Travel Nursing Austrailia

    NedRN replied to Smf098's topic in Travel

    Most other "first world" countries have employee unions. Base pay comes from years of experience, no choice. The same is true of union hospitals in the U.S. It doesn't matter where you got the...

  7. Why post Travel assignment if job location is not available?

    NedRN replied to CHaysRN12's topic in Travel

    For the most part, real travel assignments move too fast to advertise. Plus the onboarding process of getting all your documentation can take long enough that even if it was a real job, it would be...

  8. Pushy Recruiter

    NedRN replied to shoegalRN's topic in Travel

    Probably not the first termination call he has

  9. Pushy Recruiter

    NedRN replied to shoegalRN's topic in Travel

    Unfortunately, these stories demonstrate that these recruiter strategies work. ICURNmaggie's example still has the recruiter working three years later. I'm not convinced that they work as well as...

  10. Voyage Healthcare

    NedRN replied to maggiedanurse's topic in Travel

    I don't give out any contact information until I'm reasonably sure that I want to work with someone. Your anecdote is also good reason to use an expendable email address (I have one for internet...

  11. Taking husband and dogs

    NedRN replied to Mariezy751's topic in Travel

    Oh. I thought it was a travel

  12. Taking husband and dogs

    NedRN replied to Mariezy751's topic in Travel

    All your home comforts in a six by ten foot space? Do the dachshunds all have to point the same way when

  13. Pushy Recruiter

    NedRN replied to shoegalRN's topic in Travel

    Ok, you don't know if it is days or nights, teaching or not, if time off is available: do you at least know what the compensation might be? If you really know nothing except not liking this recruiter...

  14. Pushy Recruiter

    NedRN replied to shoegalRN's topic in Travel

    Having a third and fourth and fifth agency is indeed a good idea. Picking an agency at random no matter the recruiter is not. Call multiple agencies and choose the recruiters that you do fit well...

  15. Stipend restrictions

    NedRN replied to jeddine's topic in Travel

    I see I made s grammar error there. It is me that is confused, not

  16. Am I crazy? Or should we go for it?

    NedRN replied to kcjoRN's topic in Travel

    I've looked at nursing compensation sites and the numbers are not consistent. As you have noticed. Don't put much faith in

  17. Stipend restrictions

    NedRN replied to jeddine's topic in Travel

    I would consult with TravelTax on that one. You are not eligible for per diem on the days you are home and not housing either if you are getting a nightly hotel room. I can't really help you here. I...

  18. What do you think? Is this a good deal?

    NedRN replied to yellowbus's topic in Travel

    Staff pay is not comparable to travel pay. Staff does not get paid housing and travel tax free. Yes, often travelers total compensation can be less than staff in strong union areas. If travelers...

  19. Stipend restrictions

    NedRN replied to jeddine's topic in Travel

    There is no 50 mile guideline, simply that job requirements demand an overnight stay to rest between shifts. If you commute from home no matter the distance, you don't qualify for tax free treatment....

  20. What do you think? Is this a good deal?

    NedRN replied to yellowbus's topic in Travel

    Sorry for the confusion, I was not referring to working by the day. Most agencies pay a per diem stipend for "meals and incidentals" as well as a housing stipend, both tax free if you qualify. These...

  21. What do you think? Is this a good deal?

    NedRN replied to yellowbus's topic in Travel

    Your experience only serves to make you more competitive over travelers with less experience. The bill rate remains the same, so effectively the maximum pay is the same as well. If you don't like the...

  22. Aya vs. TNAA

    NedRN replied to Michi66's topic in Travel

    Do you have actual compensation details from both agencies? If so, you can use PanTravelers calculator to figure out who is paying the best real rate. If you only have take home pay quotes, that will...

  23. Extension dilemma

    NedRN replied to perfexion's topic in Travel

    It is only four weeks and is a sure thing. The other assignment may go away or have better candidates than you submitted. Plus keeping your word is always a good thing. If nothing else, this may teach...

  24. LPN Travel Nursing

    NedRN replied to empathy101's topic in Travel

    You can work in other states by applying for a new state license by reciprocity using your existing state license (when you get it). Yes, there are travel LPNs, but not a lot of assignments. Travel...

  25. Trace assignment in Denver

    NedRN replied to Murse2324's topic in Travel

    Brrrr!