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  1. pending Compact legislation in PA

    NedRN replied to classicaldreams's topic in Travel

    If you live in Ohio, you don’t have a legal compact license. Thus the compact status of PA doesn’t affect you. Good paying contracts can happen in any state. I had a contract 12 years ago in...

  2. pending Compact legislation in PA

    NedRN replied to classicaldreams's topic in Travel

    The hospital credentialing process for physicians usually takes a good bit of time

  3. pending Compact legislation in PA

    NedRN replied to classicaldreams's topic in Travel

    Yup, and with compact licensing, they are less likely to form unions and strikes may fail more readily at the unionized hospitals left. However, the point I made was about national wages, and compact...

  4. pending Compact legislation in PA

    NedRN replied to classicaldreams's topic in Travel

    This might be better posted in the PA Allnurses forum. https://allnurses.com/pennsylvania-nursing-c115/ While no doubt travelers from compact states will appreciate this move, PA legislators will...

  5. Breaching a Travel Contract

    NedRN replied to GuestRN2020's topic in Travel

    I don't think credit bureaus are international. But I suppose a company might be able to report to a UK or another country's bureau, especially as with OGP, they likely have a permanent office in the...

  6. BEGINNING to Look into TRAVEL NURSING Questions?!

    NedRN replied to RegisterednurseRN02's topic in Travel

    1. yes 2. yes, or even medsurg/tele: not the worst idea for a first assignment 3. you get supplied housing (I'd suggest it for a first assignment) or a generous tax free (there are some rules, the...

  7. Married/Engaged Travel Nurses! I need your advice

    NedRN replied to TheSiriP's topic in Travel

    Your attitude is unnecessarily negative. You don't know this to be true. While I'm not an expert on successful relationships, I'm pretty sure that being positive and providing support gives you your...

  8. Needing Temporary Health Insurance Coverage while in Between travel assignments

    NedRN replied to HummingBrd323's topic in Travel

    Depending on the time frame that you left your staff job, you may be eligible for COBRA coverage. You have up to 60 to elect this coverage, more if your employer did not send you a letter advising you...

  9. Currently a Travel Nurse - feel free to ask me anything about it.

    NedRN replied to TRVL.RN's topic in Travel

    Back issues are private. You decide if you are fit enough to work. You do have to have a doctor say you are fit to work but that is trivial if you say you can handle it. But you really need another...

  10. Applying for CA license

    NedRN replied to George Stewart's topic in Travel

    Absolutely a trip to CA shortens the time required, often dramatically comparing best to worst case scenarios. Worthwhile even if you are not in a rush as several months may ensue if fingerprint cards...

  11. Applying for CA license

    NedRN replied to George Stewart's topic in Travel

    Nothing special other than it can take a long time. Those applying whose original license was in certain countries (like Canada), some states, or even schools (like Excelsior), may find that they fail...

  12. Question for travel nurses: quitting a contract due to Covid?

    NedRN replied to anyname02's topic in Travel

    You are not likely to contract Covid again. No one knows for sure, but you should be immune for at least two years. You can take a look at your contract for any penalties. You can also ask your agency...

  13. Compact license through Maryland BON?

    NedRN replied to Kristy's topic in Travel

    You should be able to check your status online. Don't you renew online? Just Googled it. I can check anyone's professional license online in MD. Haven't come across a state where you

  14. BEGINNING to Look into TRAVEL NURSING Questions?!

    NedRN replied to RegisterednurseRN02's topic in Travel

    Finding a good recruiter is strictly trial and error. Someone else's recruiter may not be so good for you. A major hurdle is communication. If you don't communicate well with a particular recruiter,...

  15. Compact license through Maryland BON?

    NedRN replied to Kristy's topic in Travel

    If your address at the BON is MD, your license should be compact. Have you checked your license online? You will have to call them if it is not listed as compact

  16. Compact license through Maryland BON?

    NedRN replied to Kristy's topic in Travel

    Check online with your BON account. Is your address listed as MD? If not, change it and call the BON for an updated license. If it is, call them and find out why your license is not multistate. Maybe...

  17. Compact license through Maryland BON?

    NedRN replied to Kristy's topic in Travel

    You cannot apply for a compact license from Maryland unless you live there. If you live in a compact state, you are set to go to work in another compact state such as

  18. Dialysis Travel nursing

    NedRN replied to Optimistic_RN_'s topic in Travel

    Travel nursing gives you a whole new perspective on how the economy works. While well hidden from permanent employees, benefits such as health insurance, PTO, vacation, and so on are actually employee...

  19. Using travel nursing for a permanent move?

    NedRN replied to kythe's topic in Travel

    Sometimes expressing an interest during a job interview may help but it may not be in your best interest. Often employers have relocation and sign on bonuses. If you move as a traveler, these may not...

  20. Reputable Agencies

    NedRN replied to medic 2 RN's topic in Travel

    I've already listed the factors I believe are important in choosing recruiters in my first response. And again, a good recruiter at a "bad" agency is far better than the reverse. If you want to...

  21. Place to stay in Maui Hawaii

    NedRN replied to Akil's topic in Travel

    Find a suitable place and negotiate. Taking something for three months often changes the equation. I often offer to pay in advance and that also changes the equation. Tourist rentals may be prohibited...

  22. Reputable Agencies

    NedRN replied to medic 2 RN's topic in Travel

    So yes, there is good business and bad business. The person responsible for creating that is the recruiter. The agency brand is almost irrelevant and the corporation has no inherent interest in a...

  23. Reputable Agencies

    NedRN replied to medic 2 RN's topic in Travel

    Agencies are created to benefit their owners. Their interests are fundamentally opposed to ours. Recognize the business principles involved to prosper. Very, very different than being a hospital...

  24. Place to stay in Maui Hawaii

    NedRN replied to Akil's topic in Travel

    Craigslist. Post your own housing wanted ad there as well as browsing. facebook local pages if things are really that scarce. VRBO, Medical Temp Housing, Travelers Haven, AirBnB. Hospital staffing...

  25. Unemployment for travel nurses?

    NedRN replied to cartwrk's topic in Travel

    Strange about L&D assignments. Should be cooking in about 8