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  1. How to go about becoming an independent contract nurse

    NedRN replied to Jeremy419's topic in Travel

    Sole proprietor is the easiest and zero cost. Other than that, it is simply a preference, perhaps informed by research on which one will benefit your particular situation the best. Most small...

  2. How to go about becoming an independent contract nurse

    NedRN replied to Jeremy419's topic in Travel

    If you find the blog, you can email me from there as an option in replying to any post. Other than that, there are no direct contact methods I can suggest other than collecting 15 posted comments...

  3. How to go about becoming an independent contract nurse

    NedRN replied to Jeremy419's topic in Travel

    I did this back in 2003 and wrote a blog on how to do it. There have been no fundamental business changes since then, however my info is still somewhat dated about such things as faxes and internet...

  4. Contract cancelled, now company says I can't work for them.

    NedRN replied to acuriousLPN's topic in Travel

    Your choice but prolonging breakups just prolongs the heartache. In my case, trying to mend wounds to demonstrate loyalty simply hurt me worse. I would recommend talking to other agencies now to...

  5. Contract cancelled, now company says I can't work for them.

    NedRN replied to acuriousLPN's topic in Travel

    Your license is never in jeopardy from taking an unsafe assignment, only from carrying out an assignment with poor to bad nursing judgment in response to prioritizing tasks (which cannot all be done)...

  6. Travel Nursing Agency in California

    NedRN replied to JLFarkasRN's topic in Travel

    Every agency has fans, including yours. What really matters your fit and relationship with your recruiter. The only way to find them is by talking to lots of recruiters. I'd bet a nickel you are...

  7. Haven't started yet and already want out

    NedRN replied to Rach85's topic in Travel

    Thanks, but I actually post the same advice three times a

  8. Haven't started yet and already want out

    NedRN replied to Rach85's topic in Travel

    Broken record here but the traveler-recruiter relationship is far more important than any other factor. You want a recruiter that you communicate well with (failing here), and that you trust (failing...

  9. RV traveling

    NedRN replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    I have an RV friend who lost three decent bicycles in California RV parks. However they were not secured as well as yours. Some RV parks in urban or waterside locations are situated such to...

  10. HELP! New Grad Travel Nursing

    NedRN replied to PeepoSoosh's topic in Travel

    The original post says a month of orientation. All hospitals are required to validate and document in writing observed skills and competency. No independent practice until this is done, nor can they...

  11. Housing

    NedRN replied to JPtravelRN's topic in Travel

    My sleep is easily disturbed, even by cycling of a furnace or refrigerator and ear plugs help mightily. It can be incredible how effective they can be, often making a lot of noise go away, especially...

  12. Housing

    NedRN replied to JPtravelRN's topic in Travel

    Foam ear plugs are better for most rather than adding to the noise floor. Cheap at any drugstore. See if that helps enough before insisting on new housing in an incredible tight housing

  13. HELP! New Grad Travel Nursing

    NedRN replied to PeepoSoosh's topic in Travel

    You didn't say what the specialty will be. One month of orientation may be sufficient for medsurg (and not too uncommon), especially since there will be some period where you have more access to help...

  14. HELP! New Grad Travel Nursing

    NedRN replied to PeepoSoosh's topic in Travel

    Obviously I concur with every post here. However this situation is the result of a desperate hospital, not a greedy agency. Both the hospital and the nurse know what they are getting (or should know)....

  15. HELP! New Grad Travel Nursing

    NedRN replied to PeepoSoosh's topic in Travel

    I'd give first priority to getting a first job at a teaching hospital or any hospital (usually big city hospitals) that has a good internship in a specialty of interest to you. A month of orientation...

  16. Louisiana Licensure-Hare or Turtle?

    NedRN replied to Hey_Nurse_Lady's topic in Travel

    That is a political problem for Louisiana's hospitals, not out of state nurses. I lived there for a number of years, but was not a nurse and never had bureaucracy issues. They had a huge issue after...

  17. Louisiana Licensure-Hare or Turtle?

    NedRN replied to Hey_Nurse_Lady's topic in Travel

    They must be extra well staffed not to want to lock you in. That may mean poor

  18. RV traveling

    NedRN replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    Generally speaking, RV park residents are trustworthy. However don't treat them as safe as local petty thieves think it is a park built for them to play in. More theft than you are used to in regular...

  19. Which agency do I travel with?!

    NedRN replied to Mtmb6406's topic in Travel

    Marketing. If you need help in comparing offers quoted differently, try PanTravelers calculator (free membership required). You have probably done some sort of web signup with a marketing company....

  20. Louisiana Licensure-Hare or Turtle?

    NedRN replied to Hey_Nurse_Lady's topic in Travel

    Move now and enjoy Louisiana unencumbered by having to work. Look for housing in a leisurely fashion as you explore what New Orleans neighborhoods you like best. You will get your license and the job,...

  21. Which agency do I travel with?!

    NedRN replied to Mtmb6406's topic in Travel

    Free? Try getting housing without a work commitment. Not free. Every single travel company offers housing. Whether it is "on top" of some other part of your compensation, or included in one figure is...

  22. Which agency do I travel with?!

    NedRN replied to Mtmb6406's topic in Travel

    Ha! More like 400 agencies give or take 30 that supply real travel contracts with housing. But even that is effectively a bottomless pool of agencies that even a really bad traveler who is terminated...

  23. LOCUM Nurse Practitioner Pay

    NedRN replied to Nurse_Lightning's topic in Travel

    To gain direct contracts, you operate as your own agency. Basically, you want to be indistinguishable from any other agency. As such, this is a business topic and most appropriately discussed on the...

  24. Will it cost me more to travel?

    NedRN replied to myhoagie02's topic in Travel

    It doesn't defeat the primary reason to travel. Which is the lifestyle and adventure! Even if it was financially better, you shouldn't take up travel nursing if you don't love

  25. LOCUM Nurse Practitioner Pay

    NedRN replied to Nurse_Lightning's topic in Travel

    Not sure if you are talking advanced practice with that question. I have zero doubt that if you become a CRNA that that is a winner. For travel, remember I do direct contracts and work in a hot...