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  1. I Want to Travel!

    NedRN replied to JenMH88RN's topic in Travel

    Many, if not most hospitals restrict travelers from their area. You might understand if they didn't do that, 100% of their staff nurses might become local travelers. Making up a non-local address is...

  2. Considering Travel?

    NedRN replied to VikingNurse93's topic in Travel

    ED is your sweet spot, both for unlimited locations you can travel to and money (at least while the pandemic and staff shortage lasts). Pre/post op is entry level, and considering the cycling...

  3. Health Insurance for travelers

    NedRN replied to MNTraveler's topic in Travel

    If you are convinced that you will never suffer from a serious ailment, you don't need insurance at all. Insurance is a way of averaging costs in a large group, so that those who are in your same...

  4. Taxes question

    NedRN replied to mttzakr31's topic in Travel

    Think you need to consult a tax professional. It is possible your relationship with your girlfriend, if of a permanent, long standing cohabitation, and ongoing status, meets the criteria a tax home....

  5. Does having your home paid off effect stipends/per diems?

    NedRN replied to dbookhite's topic in Travel

    No it doesn't hurt you tax home wise. You still have the costs of ownership, just minus the mortgage. So you still incur duplicated costs working away from home so you don't have to declare those...

  6. California travel & income taxes

    NedRN replied to NurseJarheadMedic's topic in Travel

    Just tried, there but not so obvious. Try to Google TravelTax Joseph

  7. California travel & income taxes

    NedRN replied to NurseJarheadMedic's topic in Travel

    If you try to Google

  8. Job offer without interview

    NedRN replied to ChinupNewRN21's topic in Travel

    Not uncommon even before the pandemic at facilities that use lots of travelers. 4 weeks? A common traveler saying is I can survive anything for 13 weeks. 4 weeks? It is almost over! First travel...

  9. Currently a Travel Nurse - feel free to ask me anything about it.

    NedRN replied to TRVL.RN's topic in Travel

    Congrats on offer. You didn't say but assuming med surg or ortho floor? It is a bit more tricky for a traveler than staff as you are just a hired gun, but basic nursing is to refuse assignments you...

  10. Currently a Travel Nurse - feel free to ask me anything about it.

    NedRN replied to TRVL.RN's topic in Travel

    So an assignment in your comfort zone will be rare, and certainly will not pay crisis rates. You might also be able to do an ortho floor job, but that too will not be high pay. My opinion really...

  11. Currently a Travel Nurse - feel free to ask me anything about it.

    NedRN replied to TRVL.RN's topic in Travel

    Considering the crisis needs countrywide pretty much, that is a qualified no. However, local contracts have some issues. One is that most hospitals, even in this climate, will not allow travelers from...

  12. How long is this going to last?

    NedRN replied to Rionoir's topic in Travel

    Primarily a lack of unions. As with a lot of the work force. For nurses there are clear compensation differences between unionized areas and the rest of the

  13. Traveling with Dogs

    NedRN replied to AshLD's topic in Travel

    It will be just like finding permanent housing, only more difficult. It can be done, but it will be work and usually involve a large non-refundable pet deposit. Another downside is that you may have...

  14. Would I drown in a L&D travel nurse position?

    NedRN replied to haleym95's topic in Travel

    You won't have a problem being placed! Another year of experience would be good, but if you are keen to go now, find a good recruiter and start with traveler friendly assignments for a year. Call lots...

  15. Travel CNA or CMA (Medication Aide)

    NedRN replied to RollingStoneGurl's topic in Travel

    You could do travel assignments while in nursing school? Amazing. I'd suggest that instead of working as a CNA, work for a hospital that hires senior nursing students as aides. The pay will be no...

  16. Currently a Travel Nurse - feel free to ask me anything about it.

    NedRN replied to TRVL.RN's topic in Travel

    Sure, agency for a year would do

  17. Currently a Travel Nurse - feel free to ask me anything about it.

    NedRN replied to TRVL.RN's topic in Travel

    Yes, recent experience, recent references are standard. Think about Covid. Tx has changed considerably over the last two years. Ready for that? Best way forward is to get a staff job for a year....

  18. OB travel Nursing

    NedRN replied to NurseELM's topic in Travel

    Certifications are always good and make you a more desirable and competitive candidate even if you don't use the specific skills on assignment. I doubt there are many lactation travel assignments, a...

  19. OB travel Nursing

    NedRN replied to NurseELM's topic in Travel

    High demand? Not like L&D. But you can do fine in mother baby travel too, lots of assignments but less money than

  20. Currently a Travel Nurse - feel free to ask me anything about it.

    NedRN replied to TRVL.RN's topic in Travel

    "CC" stands for Cross Country so I assume this was the agency asked about. It is routine for agencies to send evaluation/reference forms to facilities to return to them on each traveler placed. This...

  21. Leaving current contract because half the staff are disrespectful

    NedRN replied to astralseed's topic in Travel

    That is an unusual travel contract that allows a two week notice! I hope you avoid contractual penalties. But if you present yourself on the job like you do in this post, I get why you are having...

  22. Getting into Travel

    NedRN replied to Pit Master Gabe's topic in Travel

    Only one charge/manager/director/DON above you in the last year? OK. Next, why don't you want this supervisor to know? A, are you afraid of termination (despite 10% of staff nurses considering such a...

  23. Considering travelling? Have Questions

    NedRN replied to Valkyrie93's topic in Travel

    Maybe. Preop positions are probably rare, PACU might be possible - the needs are there. But endoscopy nurses can travel too. Call a few agencies to see what they

  24. How long is this going to last?

    NedRN replied to Rionoir's topic in Travel

    My guess is a minimum year longer. Long term staff shortages seem inevitable and while not a slam dunk, should raise staff pay as well. Of course, the rules of supply and demand do not apply directly...

  25. Psych Travel assignment in Oregon

    NedRN replied to TransfemmeRN's topic in Travel

    I'd think such fundamental stuff would be covered in unit orientation. Even general facility orientation where I have certainly heard restraint policies and law many