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  1. Extra Shift Bonuses

    NedRN replied to Work2Live's topic in Travel

    Do the math and negotiate if the "blended" overtime rate is not sufficient. Shop around before negotiating is the only way to

  2. Scrubs run the OR, not nurses.

    NedRN replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

    There are lots of nurses too who are bossy (it is the nature of thei job really and required as manager of patient care), and nurses who are bullies, and nurses who are passive aggressive. The only...

  3. Traveling without a tax home

    NedRN replied to B_OTT's topic in Travel

    That is partly true but there are other factors involved in maintaining a valid tax home. Any agency has a vested interest in paying you with a tax home so their advice cannot be trusted. You cannot...

  4. 3rd party contract

    NedRN replied to groundedandrooted's topic in Travel

    You may be able to make more with Parallon on bread and butter assignments. For crisis or even urgent needs, other agencies will pay more even though Parallon is not only the VM but also owned by HCA....

  5. Extra Shift Bonuses

    NedRN replied to Work2Live's topic in Travel

    Because the regular overtime rate is based on a low base rate. The shift bonus is just an alternative way to bring the OT rate up to normal. Otherwise, with a base pay of $20 but a total pay of $60...

  6. Staffing Agency Contract Help

    NedRN replied to Dpalmer23's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    You are certainly in the right position to get a contract somewhere where they already know and like you. That is exactly how I suggest in the blog to do it. There is always a business risk. That is...

  7. Staffing Agency Contract Help

    NedRN replied to Dpalmer23's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Most questions are fine in the public forum and will benefit more members. I tell most private messengers to post their questions online. Some are offended, but as you can see, I do put some work into...

  8. Staffing Agency Contract Help

    NedRN replied to Dpalmer23's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    The first query is a matter of style. I used my sister as a recruiter when I first started because I thought it unprofessional to do both. Yet I've never had a hint of negativity from hospitals that...

  9. Travel nurse experienceS

    NedRN replied to Rey Missy's topic in Travel

    Having worked here and the U.K., I can safely say your fundamental skills will be fine - although based on my UK experience, you might find the workload higher because of less support. Your big issue...

  10. How hard to get first assignment

    NedRN replied to wayemika's topic in Travel

    With more experience. However, some travelers will never be comfortable in some work settings. Such as up to double the patient ratio or floating every four. Or places so nasty that no one extends no...

  11. How hard to get first assignment

    NedRN replied to wayemika's topic in Travel

    Get yourself written references from charge nurses privately. Have them put their private number on the reference, not the work number so they don't get into trouble. You can download reference forms...

  12. Psych Travel Nursing

    NedRN replied to Krzysztof's topic in Travel

    You researched everywhere but Allnurses where the answer lies! Your specific question about psych gets asked every month or two. Yes, you can indeed work full-time. You really should have two full...

  13. Too many companies under one name

    NedRN replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    Did your post end up in the wrong thread? There doesn't seem to be any connection to this thread in the travel nurse

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

    NedRN replied to Jasel's topic in Travel

    Every way you can imagine has been done. Personally, I find taking my personal car is the cheapest and most efficient way to get anywhere and allows options for exploring the area ad lib. I take a...

  15. Preparing for travel in CA

    NedRN replied to Dassit82's topic in Travel

    For any day(s) you need off you need to discuss it with your recruiter, in the hospital interview, and then bake it into the

  16. Staffing Agency Contract Help

    NedRN replied to Dpalmer23's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

  17. Specialties in Travel

    NedRN replied to tri3mom's topic in Travel

    Medsurg/telemetry, and ED are the best specialties for the most job locations hands down. Some PCU/ICU skills (try to snag significant time in those units in the next 4 years) will make you more...

  18. Texas Staffing Agency doing business in California.

    NedRN replied to Dpalmer23's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    If you Google my screen name plus "independent nurses 108" you will find a blog on how to start an

  19. Texas Staffing Agency doing business in California.

    NedRN replied to Dpalmer23's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    MA is one of the (thankfully) rare states that requires agencies to register with the BON and allowable maximum bill rates are entered into law annually (but they are roughly market rates). Call them...

  20. Too many companies under one name

    NedRN replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    There are two ways to see such a list. PanTravelers maintains a list of large agency brands and the focus of each brand in the family. That's the easy way to see a curated list. All of the large...

  21. PICU travel experience in California

    NedRN replied to Magpie6754's topic in Travel

    That's painting all California PICU nurses with a very broad brush! Even if true (cultures vary widely at hospitals), won't being in San Diego make up for it? While I'm not a pediatric nurse, my own...

  22. Contracts in Midwest

    NedRN replied to kkremer77's topic in Travel

    ED is bread and butter. Nothing special for pay, except you probably have access to more location options than any other specialty. But exercise that awesome range of choices and get out of the...

  23. Contracts in Midwest

    NedRN replied to kkremer77's topic in Travel

    Getting onboard with several agencies is a great way to check fair market rates for your specialty and experience in a given location. Unless you are in a hot specialty, and it sounds like you are...

  24. Best way to get the ball rolling

    NedRN replied to JupiterRN's topic in Travel

    Call and screen. No personal contact, no information if you will click with a recruiter. Under no circumstances send additional information unless a recruiter is on your top 3 or 5 list to work...

  25. Questions about Hearts and Vascular

    NedRN replied to WhoDatWhoDare's topic in Operating Room

    I was going to weigh in on the same vein as Argo until I read his post. Staff jobs are not really fair market when you look at national demand. You can make more as a CVOR in something closer to the...