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  1. Non-HCA hospital travel agencies

    NedRN replied to 2much's topic in Travel

    I don't recommend specific agencies unless there is something special. Which ones work for you depend on your relationship with your recruiter, the agency brand is far less important. Talk to them and...

  2. States that are friendly to travelers who want a lunch break

    NedRN replied to DieselBurps's topic in Travel

    Is it fair to you or safe for patients not to have a fully relieved break? Fair is employer managed breaks like a dedicated relief nurse (often a charge nurse in many hospitals), not a peer managed...

  3. How to go travel nursing in Africa?

    NedRN replied to jamst149's topic in Travel

    Rinse before

  4. Non-HCA hospital travel agencies

    NedRN replied to 2much's topic in Travel

    From talking to Onward recruiting managers, they had some traveler unfriendly policies that vanished but lingered a bit after AMN bought them. If you were impacted by that say 2014 to middle of 2015,...

  5. Travel Nursing in Boston

    NedRN replied to PattyH112's topic in Travel

    AMN the agency may be very different that AMN Healthcare the vendor manager. If MGH has a contract for vendor management with AMN, there will be a lot of different agencies to choose

  6. States that are friendly to travelers who want a lunch break

    NedRN replied to DieselBurps's topic in Travel

    There is definitely research supporting a loss of healthcare worker performance the longer they work. This is what led to restrictions on resident hours. Unfortunately for those of us who love 12 hour...

  7. States that are friendly to travelers who want a lunch break

    NedRN replied to DieselBurps's topic in Travel

    It is definitely an employee culture thing spanning many industries, but due to the nature of our work, very prevalent in nursing. It is a shame what we do to ourselves, enabling employers to exploit...

  8. States that are friendly to travelers who want a lunch break

    NedRN replied to DieselBurps's topic in Travel

    Well yes. Employers making employers work through lunch and not paying them is one of the most common types of wage pay. It is especially common for nurses because it often would not be safe for...

  9. Travel Nursing in Boston

    NedRN replied to PattyH112's topic in Travel

    Does American Traveler have a contract with MGH? If no, you do need to find an agency or two that does. I suspect they have a vendor manager which can mean many agencies will be able to place you...

  10. States that are friendly to travelers who want a lunch break

    NedRN replied to DieselBurps's topic in Travel

    Most? Well I was surprised by how many. I count 23 jurisdictions (two are territories) that legislate mandatory paid breaks for most workers. I'd bet practice and enforcement is sketchy in many of the...

  11. How to go travel nursing in Africa?

    NedRN replied to jamst149's topic in Travel

    Very simple. Make enough money here to be able to take time off to do medical missions.

  12. States that are friendly to travelers who want a lunch break

    NedRN replied to DieselBurps's topic in Travel

    Really? Delay travel because a California license is not here next week? This is a huge country, lots of great places to go. WA is fine too, and fits the criteria I suggested. But generally, if you...

  13. Shift diff.

    NedRN replied to guest769224's topic in Travel

    Nope, one flat bill rate no matter when the hours were worked. No extra money that the agency can bill, thus no differential for travelers. This does cause a distortion in the market, in that day...

  14. States that are friendly to travelers who want a lunch break

    NedRN replied to DieselBurps's topic in Travel

    If you Google "California overtime" you will see a bunch of paid ads for law firms. Easy money for them (often huge because if they are not following the law for you, there are others) and many law...

  15. States that are friendly to travelers who want a lunch break

    NedRN replied to DieselBurps's topic in Travel

    California labor law requires a fully relieved 10 minute paid break every four hours and an unpaid 30 minute meal break within five hours of start. If you don't get those, your employer is required to...

  16. Travel Nrsg: Will they train me in new certifications?

    NedRN replied to Annie:)'s topic in Travel

    Thanks! Nice to hear. So much positive energy in this

  17. Travel Nrsg: Will they train me in new certifications?

    NedRN replied to Annie:)'s topic in Travel

    Super enthusiasm! I'll try to make a super response! Just start calling agencies and go ahead and overwhelm them with questions! When it becomes obvious, thank them and think about what you have...

  18. Travel Nurse Pros/Cons

    NedRN replied to nursejade4's topic in Travel

    Welcome! Your question is very broad indeed, and reading a few dozen threads will give you a good feel for pros and cons of travel nursing. I've been doing for 20 plus years now so it is possible to...

  19. Travel Nursing in Texas in the ICU

    NedRN replied to CardiacDork's topic in Travel

    Have you ever been required to ambulate (perhaps with a PT or PTA) that weighed more than 400? Also, why so many patients of this weight? I do understand that they must have some serious...

  20. Travel Nursing in Texas in the ICU

    NedRN replied to CardiacDork's topic in Travel

    I forgot about surgery. Duh. No wonder you see so many. I'm a bit surprised though about the size. 450 pounds is about the max I've seen in any kind of patient. Most of the surgeons I've worked with...

  21. Travel Nursing in Texas in the ICU

    NedRN replied to CardiacDork's topic in Travel

    Well, that's a reason I haven't heard before! Perhaps bariatric specialty ICUs are in

  22. Insurance for Travel Nursing

    NedRN replied to KijanaKiume's topic in Travel

    So it will be more than $450. Although if you are not working, you will get a healthy subsidy on the exchange or possible even be eligible for Medicaid depending on the

  23. Insurance for Travel Nursing

    NedRN replied to KijanaKiume's topic in Travel

    With a huge deductible. Any chance you can carry her on your

  24. Travel Nursing in Texas in the ICU

    NedRN replied to CardiacDork's topic in Travel

    I'm only going to address the last question. You will have to try hard to find a place as hostile to nurses as Texas. You may actually have a great job and not know how good you have it, but no point...

  25. Insurance for Travel Nursing

    NedRN replied to KijanaKiume's topic in Travel

    Health insurance is expensive. You have been shielded from the true cost as staff, but the cost is part of your compensation. So that won't change as a