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  1. Health Insurance for Traveler's

    NedRN replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in Travel

    COBRA your staff insurance for 18

  2. What does HR require from agencies regarding their nurses?

    NedRN replied to livingkennedy's topic in Travel

    OSHA and JC standards is merely a throw-away line in the contract to say that you meet them (saving much verbiage). All the other stuff you mention is after-you-get-the-contract stuff you have to do...

  3. Packing tips for travel nursing...

    NedRN replied to Wolf at the Door's topic in Travel

    Library, Kinkos, hotel, apartment complex, truck stop, and most any business you walk into will print something for you. I only have occasion to print once or twice a year (and I'm usually either at...

  4. Placed on call

    NedRN replied to rjaco9834's topic in Travel

    Well, again, I would urge you to discuss exiting this assignment with your agency. The only reason they wouldn't care is if they are basing your stipend on hours worked. Which might mean you hanging...

  5. Placed on call

    NedRN replied to rjaco9834's topic in Travel

    Is that three shifts over your entire contract? If so, that is fair as long as call is not a substitute for worked hours. If it is per week or even biweekly, that is a complete license for the...

  6. Placed on call

    NedRN replied to rjaco9834's topic in Travel

    Call is not a substitute for contracted hours. Talk to your agency and confirm you will be paid for contracted

  7. What are the rules to traveling as an RN with an NP license?

    NedRN replied to micurn13's topic in Travel

    There are no legal issues to working as an RN with a valid license. And your NP would only increase your competitiveness as an ICU traveler. What manager wouldn't want that

  8. Intermittent traveling ? (vs continuous assignments)

    NedRN replied to ivyleaf's topic in Travel

    Psych is a small specialty with a corresponding small amount of travel assignments. Plenty enough to work as much as you want, but perhaps not enough to work when you wish in your local area. Think...

  9. newbie traveler

    NedRN replied to guest974915's topic in Travel

    I'd actually recommend starting with a CVOR assignment. Usually supplies are handily located and much easier orientation than general. Try interviewing for a couple three programs and pick the most...

  10. Packing tips for travel nursing...

    NedRN replied to Wolf at the Door's topic in Travel

    One thing I have never had to use in twenty years of traveling is a printer. I will admit to a couple times a year to emailing myself a document and printing it at work but right now, I couldn't even...

  11. Driving across country

    NedRN replied to nurse2yu's topic in Travel

    It would appear you are trying to increase her fears. The risk of personal injury traveling at any hour is about the same as at home, other than the potential for motor vehicle accidents of course...

  12. Creating my own agency

    NedRN replied to AM9160's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Go back about five posts from me for directions on how to find my blog on starting a company. No, still not understanding your query but the blog should answer most questions, even ones you didn't...

  13. Creating my own agency

    NedRN replied to AM9160's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Contracts or contacts? You write the first. Getting it signed is harder. Google the second? Not sure what you mean by the source. No offense intended, but is English a second

  14. Driving across country

    NedRN replied to nurse2yu's topic in Travel

    I-10 is pretty dull. Go for I-40 or higher if you have the time for better scenery and access to National Parks (depends also perhaps if you are headed to Northern or Southern CA. To me, the more...

  15. PICU/Adult ICU job prevalency

    NedRN replied to Chelonophile's topic in Travel

    Do the specialty you like the best and be happy. No, you won't have any trouble finding travel assignments or staff jobs in PICU. However ICU will get you many more location choices as staff or...

  16. California licensure by endorsement

    NedRN replied to fifita2010's topic in Travel

    I don't believe you do for your initial licensure. Treated like a new grad would be. Some states do have specific CEU requirements but California is not

  17. Westways Staffing

    NedRN replied to nurse2yu's topic in Travel

    Nothing specific, but don't trust any agency. Any red flags, bail. Shop around to check for BS, compensation, or better recruiter relationship (very important). Often inquiries like yours are related...

  18. Getting an Ear from CA BON

    NedRN replied to Travel_RN1's topic in Travel

    Both returning calls and emails can take weeks. But check the issue carefully. It seems unlikely your transcripts are missing three courses. Did you get yourself a copy for your own records? A fairly...

  19. Health Insurance for Traveler's

    NedRN replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in Travel

    COBRA reflects the real cost of excellent health insurance. The insurance costs of low deductible equivalent plans on the exchange will be similar. High deductible plans will be less. Agency plans...

  20. Travel Rn interest, any experience in renting out residence while on assignment?

    NedRN replied to HarmlessDonut's topic in Travel

    Interesting question. I think that daily rentals will keep your tax home status intact but I would check with a tax specialist. There are often inquiries here about renting out your house/apartment...

  21. How to get into Travel Nursing?

    NedRN replied to MrMango's topic in Travel

    Oh yes, I caught that. But you know what, what happened to you was entirely your fault. Travel nursing in Canada is minuscule. Not hard to find that out. Get licensed in three provinces and you still...

  22. Housing close to Los Angeles Childrens

    NedRN replied to fifita2010's topic in Travel

    Los Angeles has a surprisingly good public transport system. When you look for housing, check out its proximity to a bus or light rail station, and the commute time to the hospital. Also, L.A. is...

  23. Applying to a travel assignment directly through hospital?

    NedRN replied to adventuRNurse's topic in Travel

    Usually hospitals will pay more than a travel company. However housing is usually taxed so I would compare offers. Also, agencies may know of better paying assignments nearby or somewhere else you...

  24. How to get into Travel Nursing?

    NedRN replied to MrMango's topic in Travel

    Sorry you had that experience. However the line about "keeping you busy" is not really a lie. But it is misleading if your expectation is a restricted geographic area. Travelers usually have to go...

  25. USC KECK TRAVEL

    NedRN replied to Every1luvsMarie's topic in Travel

    Chances are that if you google some of that text, you will find the original post. Depends on how walled off the original is to search engines. You'll find this thread for