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  1. RV's anyone???

    NedRN replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    In short, Google! You can use maps to search for parks near assignments that agencies tell you about before you decide to be submitted. There is a good guidebook for RV sites, not sure what it is,...

  2. Compare my pay rate to yours!

    NedRN replied to cblauv20's topic in Travel

    Well, having thousands of such real compensation details would indeed empower travelers. The problem is that individual agencies may have different bill rates and different gross profit margins...

  3. How many months off is OK(recent experience)?

    NedRN replied to NorCalKid's topic in Travel

    8 months might be OK, a year off will definitely give you trouble. I would suggest doing a couple of travel assignments before taking time off. Then you will be a proven traveler and more marketable...

  4. Best agency with lots of assignments?

    NedRN replied to Michi66's topic in Travel

    Just a lot of extra work for nothing (or something in your case). Too many agencies out there that will talk to you openingly and honestly to bother with the ones where everything is a secret until...

  5. Best agency with lots of assignments?

    NedRN replied to Michi66's topic in Travel

    Personally, there were enough red flags with this agency to drop them before investing any more time. Don't accept written references? I can't think of anything more stupid than that. They can still...

  6. Is my license on the line?

    NedRN replied to KayStanley's topic in Travel

    Your license should not be in jeopardy as long as you practice within your limits. Refuse to do stuff you don't know how to do, or cannot do safely. Prioritize your work. Yes, if you are a new grad,...

  7. New graduate and extremely shy

    NedRN replied to KayStanley's topic in Travel

    Yes, you can bring a friend. If you have difficulty making friends, travel may or may not be better. Your best bet is belonging to some group or special interest. For example church, dancing (start -...

  8. Perdiem as fulltime?

    NedRN replied to evil03midget's topic in Agency Nurses

    Summertime is slow season, at least in south Florida. Every every agency and hospital is different about booking. Some hospitals may book you just in case they need you and cancel at the last minute....

  9. Low hourly for Boston?

    NedRN replied to michlynn's topic in Travel

    The hourly rate is only a small part of your compensation. You have to include housing, meals, travel, completion bonuses, license, and health insurance. There is a handy calculator on PanTravelers...

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

    NedRN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Travel

    No taxes on stipends if you are traveling away from a legit tax home. There is a catch here though. In an audit, the IRS may want you to prove you incurred housing expenses. So keeping (and getting)...

  11. First timer hoping for New Orleans

    NedRN replied to roadtoamidwife's topic in Travel

    The south is dominated by the for profit hospital chains HCA and Tenet known for maximizing profits and minimizing staffing ratios. That is the underlying culture but it is supported by management and...

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

    NedRN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Travel

    Seriously? One shows academic achievement and the other grants you legal permission to practice

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

    NedRN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Travel

    Travel agencies bill a hospital an all inclusive bill rate per hour worked. Bill rates do vary by specialty, location, and need, but not by shift or degree. The BSN craze hasn't really affected travel...

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

    NedRN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Travel

    Travelers make more than your range in total compensation when you include housing, meals, travel, license reimbursements, health insurance (although often poor), and sometimes bonuses. This is a...

  15. TRAVEL NURSING

    NedRN replied to pederdee's topic in Travel

    Immigration rules in most countries including the UK and the US require that you have a job. So you will in practice be limited to a single employer. Pick well! You might consider working directly for...

  16. Best agency with lots of assignments?

    NedRN replied to Michi66's topic in Travel

    Well, really big agencies have lots of assignments but may not pay as well. For California, Emerald and Valley are both California based and as medium sized companies, have a good number of...

  17. Accept an assignment I don't want while waiting for a better job?

    NedRN replied to bethymaester's topic in Travel

    If you have a tax home (maintaining your historical residence while you travel - not renting it out), ask for a contract with an end date. That will allow you to receive tax free housing or a housing...

  18. Do you have any tips for telephone interview for a travel nursing job?

    NedRN replied to empatheticRN's topic in Travel

    Generally with your profile in hand, the manager already thinks you are qualified and want you. The interview is really just to convince you to accept the contract. There maybe some courtesy questions...

  19. Travel nursing

    NedRN replied to YourfavRN's topic in Travel

    Vegas is a good place for your last assignment - you will be happy that you

  20. Changing specialities?

    NedRN replied to Therhapsody89's topic in Travel

    Congratulations! I'm a big written reference guy, but I didn't think of that pathway of floating and getting references to get a travel job in medsurg. I suspect the confidence you projected to...

  21. $10,000 a month?

    NedRN replied to perfexion's topic in Travel

    I wouldn't use that figure routinely, but there is no doubt that even a medsurg nurse can make that much. 48 hour contracts at $45 for Fastaff plus housing gets you there. Of course, if you are...

  22. L & D travelers

    NedRN replied to maggiesulfate's topic in Travel

    Amazing I never heard of ACLS-OB before. It appears to be integrated into a full ACLS course and certification. I've never heard of it being required before but it's a nice resume

  23. Med-Surge travel nursing requirements?

    NedRN replied to katelaughing's topic in Travel

    Indeed. You want your first assignment to be successful. It is not the time to maximize pay or check a box on your location bucket list. A huge benefit of working with a good recruiter is that they...

  24. Travel Nursing to Virgin Islands

    NedRN replied to JudyO's topic in Travel

    Forget about the pay and be happy if you break even. Also, this is essentially a third world hospital so if you need US standard of care for working, I would suggest going there on vacation only. Big...

  25. Med-Surge travel nursing requirements?

    NedRN replied to katelaughing's topic in Travel

    Since