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  1. Changing contract midstrea

    NedRN replied to Hjacobs510's topic in Travel

    A contract is, well, a contract. Your terms would reflect the terms of the facility at the time you signed. When a facility contract changes, it is standard to allow any existing travelers on...

  2. Public transit to get to/from work?

    NedRN replied to Lady_Leijing's topic in Travel

    Unless you are working a swing shift, you will be going to and from work at relatively normal hours. Public transport is likely safer than taking a car, from an accident standpoint, and probably even...

  3. Travel Nursing Career Advice

    NedRN replied to lexidann's topic in Travel

    Time off between contracts is a non-issue. You are only obligated to work for the term of your contract, which can be anything but standard is 13 weeks. You will not be competent to practice...

  4. Advise for travel nursing ?

    NedRN replied to Joanne15's topic in Travel

    I'm not convinced that two years in short stay is a good grounding for travel. Diverse experience is always a good thing, but not specific enough for most assignments. I'd try for a transfer to a...

  5. Advice needed...Life changing event

    NedRN replied to principessaGG's topic in Travel

    I don't know about all states, but in my state, unemployment doesn't get you Medicaid - it is your annual income that is the primary criteria based on your last year of work. As a traveler, you will...

  6. Advice needed...Life changing event

    NedRN replied to principessaGG's topic in Travel

    Keep your endoscopy job for at least a full year. As a traveler, your pay will be better. For more location choices, you can fall back on a med surg assignment. To get tax benefits of being a...

  7. AB staffing travel agency

    NedRN replied to RoxannaM's topic in Travel

    Gee, I should copy and paste to this common question. There are no "good" agencies. The most important factor in the success of most new travelers and even experienced travelers is their quality of...

  8. advise requested

    NedRN replied to Josh-n-tn's topic in Travel

    Consider "moving" to a fun big city for a year as a staff nurse. That should be fairly easy with your background. After one year of big hospital experience you should be ready for just about any...

  9. What is the average weekly take home in CA? (2019)

    NedRN replied to jjdd's topic in Travel

    How much experience do you have? Which hospitals? What kind of patient census? How many travel assignments have you completed? Which metro area? Which rural area? I don't have any information...

  10. What is the average weekly take home in CA? (2019)

    NedRN replied to jjdd's topic in Travel

    I've already described several issues why you cannot come up with a valid average pay. Average pay for who, when, where? Simple math is not one of those issues. Have you tried calling agencies for...

  11. Registry while on travel contract - How?

    NedRN replied to jjdd's topic in Travel

    Registry usually refers to a private agency. Both private agencies and facilities can offer per diem (by the day) shifts. However facility hiring practices means it is impractical to get hired on as...

  12. What is the average weekly take home in CA? (2019)

    NedRN replied to jjdd's topic in Travel

    How is this a relevant question? Or a polite one for that

  13. What is the average weekly take home in CA? (2019)

    NedRN replied to jjdd's topic in Travel

    Well good luck with that. I've been a travel nurse for 25 years now and I cannot give you an average for my specialty (specifically me). It varies widely. This is true also in California where I have...

  14. What is the average weekly take home in CA? (2019)

    NedRN replied to jjdd's topic in Travel

    Average? It would be anecdotal per reply. It would be based on someone's work history and skills which will vary. It will also be based on current need at a particular location which will vary widely,...

  15. NMC application - Stamps?

    NedRN replied to jordanecc311's topic in Nurse Registration

    It was a long time ago, but UKCC (as they were known then) were a lot more interested in having letters sent directly to them and the primary focus appeared to be establishing good character by those...

  16. Cynet..good or bad?

    NedRN replied to Kklimited's topic in Travel

    Bad. Like all travel companies. Stop looking at agency brands. Instead evaluate recruiters for honesty, communication skills, and having your best interests at heart. Agencies don't usually have the...

  17. OR travel

    NedRN replied to Ilovenursing.'s topic in Travel

    You cannot picture differences between medsurg and OR? Let me see if I can help focus your thoughts. Medsurg may have a different flavor from place to place based on local and work culture and patient...

  18. California travel & income taxes

    NedRN replied to NurseJarheadMedic's topic in Travel

    If you really want to know a more precise number, download CA non-resident tax form for say 2018, assign about $20,000 (or what you believe your W-2 number might be) and fill it out per what your 2018...

  19. California travel & income taxes

    NedRN replied to NurseJarheadMedic's topic in Travel

    Basically, only income earned in California is taxed there. But many states, including California, use a percentage based approach to figuring out taxes due (plus different personal exemptions), so it...

  20. Traveling with a dog

    NedRN replied to WeimaranerluvinRN's topic in Travel

    You can find housing, but it can be so tough you may have to give up on some assignments you really want. I'm not trying to discourage you, just know the reality is just like finding housing at a...

  21. Shady refernce but I NEED THEM. ADVICE PLS.

    NedRN replied to ACyellowRoseofTX's topic in Travel

    If you have handled the large responsibility gap (these days) between LPN and RN, you will do fine as a traveler. No offense intended, but some do have difficulty and you need to be on top of things...

  22. Travel nursing with Ventura Medstaff

    NedRN replied to joan jaeger's topic in Travel

    All companies bad. Shop around. Pick the best three out of a dozen or so you talk to to sign up with fully. Best? None. Pick the best three recruiters, ones you communicate well with and spout the...

  23. Why is OR so common for travel?

    NedRN replied to Aliens05's topic in Travel

    No crack showing when we bend over. So maybe

  24. Is it hard to get an assignment if you haven’t worked for awhile?

    NedRN replied to Kiwigirlie's topic in Travel

    Depends, right? Would you hire such a traveler as yourself? For you to have a chance, your profile will have to be presented to the hiring manager. Couple of roadblocks. Vendor managers (basically...

  25. ICU Travel?

    NedRN replied to ceverts's topic in Travel

    Impossible to really know until you try an assignment how well you will perform. I wouldn't worry too much about a specific clinical case, you will not be assigned to a patient after informing the...