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  1. Travel Nurse 50 mile ?

    NedRN replied to mttzakr31's topic in Travel

    If you commute from home to work, zero tax benefits. Why would that be different from anyone else who commutes to work from home? That said, there are some possibilities for some tax benefits if the...

  2. How much weekly pay should I aim for?

    NedRN replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Travel

    The IRS does conduct pre-agency audits on travelers to get a picture of what the agency is doing. Zero harm to any traveler, completely legal to accept low taxable hourly. The agency could get into...

  3. How much weekly pay should I aim for?

    NedRN replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Travel

    OK, fair warning! I still don't recommend it, but yup, South Florida is a good way on the path to the worst you will see. If you really want the highest pay, Fastaff may be your best bet. I always...

  4. Stipends? Taxes? IRS?

    NedRN replied to ArvinC EMT's topic in Travel

    If you want to learn the underlying laws and regulations, I'd encourage you to visit PanTravelers or TravelTax. A forum is ill suited for a ten page lecture. But briefly, while a tax home can be a...

  5. How much weekly pay should I aim for?

    NedRN replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Travel

    Much more important than money is a successful first assignment. After that you can chase the money as you will not only have proven success, but will gain valuable experience in the whole travel...

  6. Split-Shift Floating

    NedRN replied to CameToSlay's topic in Travel

    Kaiser (the dominant chain in California) is notorious for floating travelers, often every four hours. That is just how the math works for them when all staff work 8 hour shifts, and all travelers...

  7. Stipends? Taxes? IRS?

    NedRN replied to ArvinC EMT's topic in Travel

    True, but still a good analogy to explain the basic principles. Companies are still allowed to reimburse business expenses. Very few travelers ever itemized expenses as company reimbursements were far...

  8. Stipends? Taxes? IRS?

    NedRN replied to ArvinC EMT's topic in Travel

    You are wrong. I've never worked in my tax

  9. Stipends? Taxes? IRS?

    NedRN replied to ArvinC EMT's topic in Travel

    If you are traveling away from home on business (which is what most travel nurses do), the IRS allows you to deduct expenses on your tax return. Think salesman flying into some city for a couple of...

  10. Question about travel nursing

    NedRN replied to Mirandakim's topic in Travel

    What is your own assessment of your skills and abilities? Have you filled out an agency skills list? That may provide you with some insight. Regardless, I doubt you will be competitive for desirable...

  11. NICU Travel RN

    NedRN replied to taygmeeg's topic in Travel

    Some hospitals, more likely the smaller ones, do float NICU travelers to mother baby. However, those requirements should be known to recruiters before you agree (or not) to be submitted to a...

  12. CTICU Nurse New to Traveling, Seeking Advice on First Assignment

    NedRN replied to RachelP_CRNA2B's topic in Travel

    My suggestion to you is not to be picky on your first assignment. I'd recommend staying within your clear comfort zone recovering hearts no matter the location. A careful choice should lead to a...

  13. Application submitted and ...nothing?

    NedRN replied to gabulldawg's topic in Travel

    If you are being at all picky about location and pay, stop it! Listen to what ChrisMMS is saying about travelers with completed assignments getting picked first. It's true! Here is some inside...

  14. SO jobs?

    NedRN replied to raygunn_viola's topic in Travel

    Great list of possible

  15. SO jobs?

    NedRN replied to raygunn_viola's topic in Travel

    $50 bucks for a driver's license to enable a job seems worth the hassle and cost. But not exactly a great job, and the pay may not even be worth the wear and tear on a

  16. How to quickly secure a travel assignment from abroad with no recent US experience?

    NedRN replied to jjdd's topic in Travel

    More fool

  17. New Mexico license endorsement

    NedRN replied to Never2LateLPNtoADN's topic in Travel

    You have 30 days (I believe) to get a new license after moving. That should be enough in the vast majority of states. You can also retain your current address after you start your assignment and are...

  18. How to quickly secure a travel assignment from abroad with no recent US experience?

    NedRN replied to jjdd's topic in Travel

    Here is my broken record speech on this topic: Agency brand is practically irrelevant compared to your relationship and communication compatibility with recruiters. I'd talk to a dozen agencies...

  19. How to quickly secure a travel assignment from abroad with no recent US experience?

    NedRN replied to jjdd's topic in Travel

    Nope. I inferred from the first post that you have staff nurse experience in the US. So yes, your recent experience is then valid. Maybe even if not but that is less

  20. Home Base Job

    NedRN replied to calidreamin's topic in Travel

    On staff per diem at home (you might know it as pool) is not an uncommon thing for travelers, and in fact is aspirational. Great benefit for the traveler and the home hospital. You will likely have to...

  21. How to quickly secure a travel assignment from abroad with no recent US experience?

    NedRN replied to jjdd's topic in Travel

    Every single agency hires nurses who have never traveled. It sounds like you have diverse experience though which is similar. You should be good to go either

  22. Questioning travel nursing?

    NedRN replied to Cecilgko7's topic in Travel

    Wow, just wow! I was totally wrong, self examination would be

  23. LPN travel jobs

    NedRN replied to Njkel82's topic in Travel

    No, in fact all you can have is single state licenses until you move or NJ becomes compact. "Using" an address in a state you don't live in could cost you your ability to practice

  24. Questioning travel nursing?

    NedRN replied to Cecilgko7's topic in Travel

    If this is a pattern in your life, recognize it and take some ownership. Wonder why and consider how you could be triggering this behavior. Do you really believe the world is against you and you are...

  25. Confessions of a travel nurse

    NedRN replied to guest974915's topic in Travel

    The relevant IRS guidance is that you return home regularly. That is not well defined, so take it as you will. If that becomes an issue in an audit (unlikely), you may have to demonstrate some strong...