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  1. Does being a Travel Nurse REALLY put more money in your pocket???

    NedRN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Travel

    Umm, you brought it up again. I merely expanded it to include hundreds of thousands nurses who don't have a degree at all. I didn't disagree with you at

  2. Uggh what to do (long)

    NedRN replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Chicago seems awesome! I was there for just a few days a month ago. It was exciting enough that I'd like to do a travel assignment there. Just Spring or Fall I think. Congrats again on the housing....

  3. Uggh what to do (long)

    NedRN replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Great news! How did you get such great

  4. Does being a Travel Nurse REALLY put more money in your pocket???

    NedRN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Travel

    An Associate Degree of Nursing is also a degree. A diploma nurse doesn't have a degree, but is still eligible for a license. All are educational credentials, but you must still meet individual state...

  5. Travel Nursing - In SERIOUS need of advice

    NedRN replied to ahoppen's topic in Travel

    While anyone can do holiday travel, there is a very big difference between vacationing and working a relatively long term in an area in getting to know it. I had a traveling construction job before I...

  6. Travel Nursing - In SERIOUS need of advice

    NedRN replied to ahoppen's topic in Travel

    You can take off as much time as you like between assignments. You can also bring children with you too! Small children are somewhat easier logistically unless you plan to home school. All the...

  7. Best Travel Companies

    NedRN replied to brookiern's topic in Travel

    Call an agency! That's the first step. Preferably call lots of agencies until you find several recruiters you like. Benefits? Not so much. You are kind of on your own with most agencies. In any case,...

  8. Does being a Travel Nurse REALLY put more money in your pocket???

    NedRN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Travel

    Sure! Even just one state. There are a lot of travelers who just do

  9. Memorable/Unique Housing

    NedRN replied to ParalyticAgent's topic in Travel

    Craigslist!

  10. Tax home question

    NedRN replied to JMoore_2007's topic in Travel

    Your plan sounds like a solid tax home to me. You do want to make sure your costs are lower than the tax savings. This is about $10,000 a year for most travelers. Annual costs of less than that mean...

  11. Tax home question

    NedRN replied to JMoore_2007's topic in Travel

    I would suggest a consult with TravelTax - free and you will get all your questions answered. Moving your tax home at the same time you switch work modes from staff to travel is full of pitfalls that...

  12. using multiple agencies???

    NedRN replied to kk2021's topic in Travel

    What benefits? Bad health insurance is the only benefit you are likely to receive. Recruiters may respond in a couple of ways if you tell them you are working with other agencies, and usually to your...

  13. Traveling Through an Agency Vs Direct Hospital

    NedRN replied to NurseN26's topic in Travel

    Lot of questions here. For starters, your relationship with your recruiter is absolutely key to your success traveling. You do not have a good fit, nor have you done adequate shopping. Call a bunch of...

  14. Memorable/Unique Housing

    NedRN replied to ParalyticAgent's topic in Travel

    I spent an assignment in Springfield MA, home of beloved children's author Dr Suess. My house was just off Mulberry St and a grand old house that would have been there when he was a child. Outside...

  15. San Francisco pay rates

    NedRN replied to oriellyk's topic in Travel

    You have to pay housing out of that? You will likely do better outside the Bay Area at that pay considering the housing costs. The Central Valley pays similarly with much lower housing costs. Call a...

  16. Am I getting paid appropriately?

    NedRN replied to withlove89's topic in Travel

    Without paying rent, you are not eligible for special tax consideration at all, all your housing, per diems, and travel should be taxed as ordinary income. Money should not be the first reason you...

  17. Am I getting paid appropriately?

    NedRN replied to withlove89's topic in Travel

    Yes, and yes. Your power to negotiate at this point goes way up but you shouldn't abuse it. Ideally you would have already negotiated acceptable compensation before getting this far. You can only...

  18. Cancelled shifts

    NedRN replied to perfexion's topic in Travel

    I say yes as a worker. Pretty clear. Management may argue differently. What counts as a cancellation is never spelled out in a contract. Seems to me that a schedule should be made and not allowed to...

  19. Cruise Nursing????

    NedRN replied to mandaf88's topic in Travel

    If you do a search here, this is a recurring topic. Low pay and hard work are mentioned a lot, but some love

  20. Uggh what to do (long)

    NedRN replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    You agreed to extend knowing housing was a problem. It was, and is! Whose decision was that? Can't tell you how the legal stuff might shake out. You agreed to extend if they got you housing. Seems to...

  21. Uggh what to do (long)

    NedRN replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    I would tell your manager that the agency was unable to provide housing and give your apologies. Tell your recruiter a week and a half of wasted time is enough and goodbye. This problem was largely...

  22. Need advice STAT!

    NedRN replied to tara36278's topic in Travel

    Just to point out that as a really scarce L&D nurse, the hospital would have taken you through a third agency! ED nurses are in much better supply so a lot less likely to have the desired outcome...

  23. Picking a Travel Company for the First Time

    NedRN replied to ICUrn137's topic in Travel

    !. The three recruiters that you communicate well with and trust. You have to do the leg work, what works for one of us is not a good indicator for your communication style and needs. 2. By talking to...

  24. Experience for travel?

    NedRN replied to aggienurse15's topic in Travel

    Well put! I wish I could write that concisely and

  25. Experience for travel?

    NedRN replied to aggienurse15's topic in Travel

    What level trauma center are you working in? Comfort level with various populations like drug addicts, kids, pregnant women, etc? ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CEN done? While travel usually makes nurses...