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  1. Vegas Conference anyone?

    NedRN replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    I can't go this year, my assignment hospital cannot let me off. There is a small possibility I will still participate in the negotiating workshop if the technology behaves, times are compatible, and a...

  2. Fingerprinting for CA license

    NedRN replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Travel

    Standard FD-258 from anyone who does fingerprints. You can also get one from the BON but it will delay getting your license by several more

  3. Oh pleaeaasse, Flexcare

    NedRN replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    I'm not following this. Your agency will withhold proper taxes. Reimbursements are not reported to the IRS. If you keep up your tax home and follow simple rules, there are no back taxes. It is...

  4. Oh pleaeaasse, Flexcare

    NedRN replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Whether they are your parents or not is not really relevant. In my opinion you have a solid tax home. But remember, I'm not going to be present at your audit! Just a random internet poster. Certainly...

  5. Feeling stuck at times

    NedRN replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Your example isn't going to aid your travel career. Not only do hospitals not look for this skill, they will not use you for it even if you are certified. Hospitals typically credential their own. So...

  6. Anyone here have multiple extensions with Fastaff?

    NedRN replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    You can be itinerant (no tax home), your choice. The way Fastaff pays versus other agencies is not optimal for tax purposes. You can deduct those expenses at the end of the year, recovering some of...

  7. Referral Bonuses

    NedRN replied to Underthemoonicp6's topic in Travel

    Yeah, that is against the TOS. It also doesn't do any favors to anyone. The value of referrals to agencies is the personal nature of it. Internet referrals for people you don't know are worthless, and...

  8. Oh pleaeaasse, Flexcare

    NedRN replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    You have the very exception to the rule about payments establishing a tax home. In fact, you do have a tax home. This is your historical place of residence, you have been working from there, and you...

  9. Oh pleaeaasse, Flexcare

    NedRN replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Yes, travel nursing has become more complex, and the more knowledge you have about the industry, the better you can get your share. I went to the Travelers Conference last year and I asked a number of...

  10. Anybody noticed weird restrictions on your nursing?

    NedRN replied to Bluebolt's topic in Travel

    Foleys, yes! IVs no. Not one since nursing school. I could probably make a stab at it, pun intended, but I don't think it would be appropriate (not necessary either generally with anesthesia providers...

  11. Anybody noticed weird restrictions on your nursing?

    NedRN replied to Bluebolt's topic in Travel

    CPR is not a skill most nurses practice regularly with most only experiencing it on their renewals. That is a very different scenario from starting several IV's a shift for several years. We can agree...

  12. Tax question

    NedRN replied to cn4333's topic in Travel

    No, it is not a duplicated expense. You are not working when you are home, exactly what is the duplicated expense? Even if you were to work, you cannot claim a business expense for an abandoned car!...

  13. LOA while traveling

    NedRN replied to perfexion's topic in Travel

    Nice set up! Just to clarify, it is not necessary to work at home for tax purposes, but it certainly helps to solidify your tax home

  14. Alaskan Winter Travelers Gig 6mo

    NedRN replied to JiveTurkey11's topic in Travel

    $80 an hour? Color me skeptical. It is possible for the bill rate to be that high for some in demand specialties (like cath lab or L&D), but not traveler pay through. Depending on what you are...

  15. first day

    NedRN replied to acern72's topic in Travel

    No, it is not legal anywhere to require work post employment and not pay at least minimum wage per the law. Some employers may get away with it, but the real difference that can be confusing is that...

  16. Anybody noticed weird restrictions on your nursing?

    NedRN replied to Bluebolt's topic in Travel

    There is a general and common perception that skills not practiced are lost. I disagree. I think you will find they are not, even if you spend a couple years not, for example, starting IVs. You may be...

  17. Oh pleaeaasse, Flexcare

    NedRN replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Your travel experience is largely determined by your recruiters. So don't just call an agency, really talk and listen to the recruiter and think about if you want to work with them. Do they answer...

  18. Oh pleaeaasse, Flexcare

    NedRN replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    It is amazing to me the capture rate of first time travelers by agencies with, well, somewhat frayed reputations. I'd bet there is a connection between money spent marketing and treatment/pay of...

  19. Insurance, Insurance, Insurance

    NedRN replied to rmsm's topic in Travel

    Your true cost of your group health insurance policy is perhaps $500 to $800 a month (ask your benefits person for the COBRA value). If the hospital wasn't providing insurance, they could pay you...

  20. Anyone here have multiple extensions with Fastaff?

    NedRN replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    You can deduct expenses such as receipted housing (actual cost of provided housing might be on your Fastaff pay report), and 50% of GSA M&IE (per diems) on your tax return. Also mileage less...

  21. first day

    NedRN replied to acern72's topic in Travel

    This is a travel forum and I thought I was discussing the basis for traveler pay. Staff jobs have different mechanisms for exploiting

  22. first day

    NedRN replied to acern72's topic in Travel

    You are not understanding. It is the hospital not paying the agency. If the agency is not getting paid for your time, they have an awkward decision to make with your compensation. Money doesn't grow...

  23. first day

    NedRN replied to acern72's topic in Travel

    Sometimes orientation is not paid. I'm starting at a hospital where the agency cannot bill for the first 15 hours. This causes all kinds of complications as you can imagine. You may have read about...

  24. IV clinics for hangovers

    NedRN replied to floridaRN38's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    If they were drunk, they wouldn't have a hangover. This is a next morning business I

  25. first day

    NedRN replied to acern72's topic in Travel

    Many hospital orientations have you do similar competences all over again plus policies. Usually more work than the agency competences. Kind of points out how worthless agency JC certification is:...