NedRN

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  1. Only floor work as traveling nurse?

    NedRN replied to KN1977's topic in Travel

    Case management comes quickly to

  2. Does working in a low level ED adequately prepare you to travel?

    NedRN replied to Nuru's topic in Travel

    A more relaxed atmosphere can come automatically from easier work and lower stress (from lower acuity). Will you be able to travel? Sure. But you won't have as many options and you won't be...

  3. Anyone have experience working a strike?

    NedRN replied to WanderingVee's topic in Travel

    I've done a couple of three day strikes, mostly to see what it was like and for a free trip to somewhere I wanted to go. I don't have an ethical issue with that, not a "real" strike, more of a...

  4. Big hospital vs small community hospital: Which one is easier work-wise for a new grad?

    NedRN replied to Sunnysandy's topic in Travel

    Easier? You want to be a travel nurse right? Don't you want the experience and work history that can make you competitive and competent when tossed into new environment with very little orientation?...

  5. Confused about private insurance

    NedRN replied to tvbwest's topic in Travel

    It is an option required by law (COBRA is the acronym commonly used). You will pay exactly what the hospital pays for your insurance plus (usually) a 2% administration fee as you will be paying your...

  6. Realistic idea?

    NedRN replied to alaf95's topic in Travel

    Enough experience, but not sure how travel nursing will work towards your short term goals. If it is Colorado where you want to take an assignment, not only is pay generally bad for travel nurses...

  7. Anyone have experience working a strike?

    NedRN replied to WanderingVee's topic in Travel

    You would be bussed in past the picket line. Lots of security at strikes. Working conditions are severe understaffing with management pitching in. Lots of strike workers from other places, mostly the...

  8. Confused about private insurance

    NedRN replied to tvbwest's topic in Travel

    You are not going to eligible for subsidized health insurance, nurses simply make too much money to qualify. It takes a leap to see the bigger picture, but you are paying (in full) for your health...

  9. looking for my first contract

    NedRN replied to limepopsicles's topic in Travel

    Why not travel to other

  10. First contract

    NedRN replied to Ombrages's topic in Travel

    California is definitely better than Florida. I think there is only one HCA hospital there - in San Jose. But even that one has to follow the safe staffing law

  11. First contract

    NedRN replied to Ombrages's topic in Travel

    Did you have a Plan

  12. TRAVEL NURSING AGENCY

    NedRN replied to Kdm112990's topic in Travel

    American Mobile and

  13. First contract

    NedRN replied to Ombrages's topic in Travel

    I

  14. First contract

    NedRN replied to Ombrages's topic in Travel

    I think PBDS is on the downswing for testing travelers pass/fail, but most who have had a similar experience will always ask before accepting an assignment. Without some training on this unfamiliar...

  15. TRAVEL NURSING AGENCY

    NedRN replied to Kdm112990's topic in Travel

    Couple agencies help with California. You still have to do all the paperwork, the agency just bugs you to finalize it. The main thing in California is the process is faster if you fingerprint inside...

  16. Itinerant status, moving, and agency-related question on housing/moving

    NedRN replied to sorensic's topic in Travel

    It is fantastic that you are exploring solutions before you make your move. Frankly, you should explore them with a professional Travel Tax. He will give you (as will most tax guys) a free consult on...

  17. Seasonal Travel Nursing Questions.

    NedRN replied to LPN2RNBoom's topic in Travel

    Agencies will submit you to assignments whenever you want them. You are in control. No agencies specialize in winter work, although there are a lot more Florida assignments in the winter available....

  18. Why is OR so common for travel?

    NedRN replied to Aliens05's topic in Travel

    I'll bet you have a night

  19. Why is OR so common for travel?

    NedRN replied to Aliens05's topic in Travel

    Medsurg and ED are the largest specialties, and as a result, have the most travel assignments. OR is harder to staff for a number of reasons, and thus you might see more marketing. This may cause some...

  20. Traveling for a PNR...

    NedRN replied to jjdd's topic in Travel

    Argo is OR as am I. I recently did a rapid response assignment in CA that paid even more than that - although it was 48 hours guaranteed which might account for some of the difference. Not uncommon...

  21. Hyatt Place vs Residence Inn

    NedRN replied to HiddencatBSN's topic in Travel

    I stayed recently (just one week) at a similar hotel with hot breakfast and a light evening meal (also intended to be "social"). But my 12 hour shift (x 5 weekly) didn't allow me to get either...

  22. Assignment not as described

    NedRN replied to Lady_Leijing's topic in Travel

    Chances are good that you are getting nursery pay and not NICU. This hospital has learned that they can get a higher trained person for the same cost. That gives them more flexibility, and...

  23. Anyone heard of Protouch Medical?

    NedRN replied to gizmojamz's topic in Travel

    Is this for a travel position? I'd usually recommend against that for a new grad, but if it is LTC you want to do, it should be OK. If you want to be in a different specialty, you should go for that....

  24. Hyatt Place vs Residence Inn

    NedRN replied to HiddencatBSN's topic in Travel

    You should be able to find reviews and ratings of those two places online. Start with Orbitz and Expedia. Perhaps Hotels.com too. Consider looking at AirBnB or Craigslist and comparing cost to your...

  25. Traveling for a PNR...

    NedRN replied to jjdd's topic in Travel

    This would generally be the agency enforcing the contract. So either the agency didn't care about continuing business with this hospital, and/or has a really good contract person who talked the...