NedRN

NedRN

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  1. Is it ethical to call to hospital for a travel contract interview?

    NedRN replied to rhine1121's topic in Travel

    The job of HR is to shield managers from such calls. So of course they are frowned on, but if that is the only way to get a desired assignment, there are no downsides really for the traveler. Possibly...

  2. Invoicing hospitals

    NedRN replied to ryanstum15's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Often it is the person I negotiated contracts with but I seldom know their title. I just ask who I can email invoices to. Simple queries are indeed professional, there is absolutely no way an outsider...

  3. Is 13 weeks enough(clinical skills)??

    NedRN replied to NorCalKid's topic in Travel

    Generally hospitals want current experience. Translation is worked clinically in the last 12 months. 9 months off fits that criteria so I don't think it would be a

  4. Receipt Questions, 1st Assignement

    NedRN replied to JrhSizemore's topic in Travel

    If you go to the TravelTax site, he has some downloadable organizer so you know what receipts are important. Professional costs such as licenses and scrubs and such are just the same as staff (if you...

  5. How do you travel to and around your assignment?

    NedRN replied to Jasel's topic in Travel

    Good for you! A bicycle will save you lots of money even if you bring your own car and be good for your health. Don't buy a new bike. Save half to ninety percent on Craiglist. If you have the time,...

  6. Audit for Travel Nurse

    NedRN replied to ryanstum15's topic in Travel

    I would doubt they want that level of documentation (it is unlikely I think that they would even ask), but the person to ask is TravelTax who has been there in a number of traveler audits. Anyone else...

  7. Invoicing hospitals

    NedRN replied to ryanstum15's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Invoicing by mail is likely still the standard business practice. However, the last time I did that was 12 years ago. Since then, it has been email only, which has big advantages. Less paper, less...

  8. Help with Housing

    NedRN replied to acuriousLPN's topic in Travel

    Craigslist, AirB&B, Travelers Haven, VRBO, Roommates, Google local property manager's rental

  9. Average waiting period to get a contract for a newbie in Travel Nursing

    NedRN replied to rhine1121's topic in Travel

    I guess I didn't answer your direct question. If you have fully signed up with an agency and they have submitted you to an assignment, if you don't hear something in say three days, you need to move...

  10. Average waiting period to get a contract for a newbie in Travel Nursing

    NedRN replied to rhine1121's topic in Travel

    Working a concurrent travel assignment and staff job is really difficult. Why not pick up per diem shifts for a local agency? Or overtime shifts at your current hospital? Also, you need to read about...

  11. Bill rates between hospitals and agencies

    NedRN replied to ryanstum15's topic in Travel

    Would you give 30K to someone who asks

  12. Bill rates between hospitals and agencies

    NedRN replied to ryanstum15's topic in Travel

    Standard employment agency stuff. Nothing shady. You were "introduced" to this facility by your agency and they have a right to profit from it. It is very well known among travelers that it is almost...

  13. Bill rates between hospitals and agencies

    NedRN replied to ryanstum15's topic in Travel

    I call the hospital and ask. Often I already know after talking to the manager. You are trying to switch yourself from one agency to another? Does your current contract allow that? Most have waiting...

  14. Bill rates between hospitals and agencies

    NedRN replied to ryanstum15's topic in Travel

    Cold calling a hospital will almost always fail. You need to know they have a need you can fill. Then you can ask who is the right person to talk to about a contract for that traveler. I have no idea...

  15. Bill rates between hospitals and agencies

    NedRN replied to ryanstum15's topic in Travel

    Everything is negotiable, and for hospitals who contract directly with agencies, differing bill rates is normal. Negotiating is based on supply and demand. If an agency has a traveler with needed...

  16. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    NedRN replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes. Not allowed to say

  17. Nurse Consultant (Assisted Living) and Post Cosmetic Surgery Home Care

    NedRN replied to MYRN2016's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Start with research. What are the industry magazines or internet sites for senior living? Can you find others in your line of work online? Try LinkedIn. If they have websites, you certainly have a...

  18. Traveler in PACU without PACU experience?

    NedRN replied to lamluv's topic in Travel

    You can always ask agencies if they can place you in a recovery position, but 14 months in an ICU barely qualifies you for ICU along with your step down experience. Staff first for a year in the PACU,...

  19. Keep PRN job at home

    NedRN replied to CFrancine's topic in Travel

    Last couple renewals I did both in 4 hours at an assignment hospital for $100. I'd need some other compelling reason to keep a dozen or so shifts hampering my free choice of assignments and...

  20. Best travel nurse agencies

    NedRN replied to agatka's topic in Travel

    True then, but bill rates have now fully recovered in most areas and then

  21. What if contract is cancelled by facility.

    NedRN replied to RN0711's topic in Travel

    That information is either in your contract or your employee handbook. Cancellation by the facility may not be addressed there and can be a judgement call by the agency depending on the actual reason,...

  22. Nervous to make the leap to travel nursing

    NedRN replied to dkrnusa's topic in Travel

    Forget about reviews and agency names and start calling them! The variable that is by far most important to your success as a traveler is your relationship and communication with recruiters. The...

  23. Working travel and part time permanent

    NedRN replied to RN0711's topic in Travel

    If you must keep your PT staff job (why exactly?), try to negotiate a better commitment, like 15 days a year. Monthly commitments are not going to mesh well with

  24. Trouble getting into CVICU

    NedRN replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    I think you will have to get lucky at a smaller hospital to get CV experience. While unit titles are completely facility specific, CVICU often implies that at least some of their patients are fresh...

  25. Tax Consultant

    NedRN replied to ryanstum15's topic in Travel

    That question is better asked in a business forum such as entrepreneurs in nursing, independent nurses, or a workers comp site. If it is just for yourself, you are probably covered. Ask your agent. In...