flnursemichelle

flnursemichelle has 4 years experience and specializes in pcu/stepdown/tele.

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1. Anyone having any luck finding travel assignments-FL in particular

   flnursemichelle replied to paPsychRn3000's topic in Travel

   I sent what I thought was a pm but I'm not sure, I'm on my iPhone & couldn't see the whole screen. I'll try to sign on tomorrow with the computer to make sure! Sorry!

2. Anyone having any luck finding travel assignments-FL in particular

   flnursemichelle replied to paPsychRn3000's topic in Travel

   Try this company, http://www.parallon.net/, they are always sending me emails looking. Travelmax also sends me things almost daily! I traveled in Florida last year & found traveling wasn't for me...

3. Issue with and questions about contract extension

   flnursemichelle replied to ChristopherB's topic in Travel

   Hmmm, are you in south Florida? I've had several of these types of things happen to me too. I've since decided to stop traveling because I'm sick of being dumped on & hearing "well you make the...

4. Need an agency!

   flnursemichelle replied to huntfishwv's topic in Travel

   I would have to say to loook with other companies, AMN and CrossCountry are both listing ca openings but I am not fond of either, nothing bad but they don't pay as well. Flexcare I know is looking...

5. Overwhelmed

   flnursemichelle replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I have to say you definitely have too much on your plate. Our nursing school told us from the get go that if we tried to work more than 24 hours a week we would feel overwhelmed. I tried for...

6. not being paid for "casual" overtime

   flnursemichelle posted a topic in Travel

   has anyone ever heard of this? the assignment I am on, the hospital only pays for my 12 hour shift. If I have to stay late to finish giving report, I don't get paid for it. Isn't this agains the law?...

7. Anyone with MSN or Faststaff?

   flnursemichelle replied to wishy's topic in Travel

   I'm with Intelistaff/MSN & I've been very happy with them. I worked with other agencies who I felt were shady. AMN was good but I like MSN much better. You can't judge them on the assignment,...

8. info on Cirrus Medical Staffing

   flnursemichelle replied to icunurse42066's topic in Travel

   The pay in general right now is very low. Don't base your decisison on just the pay. Consider the benefits too. Do you get 1st day insurance, free insurance, offer 401K, that kind of thing. Any...

9. Thoughts on entering travelling nursing for $$$$$

   flnursemichelle replied to Starkyss's topic in Travel

   I'm not going to shoot down the poker playing, if he can make a go of it, go for it. I also wouldn't go into travel nursing for the cash. It isn't there. If you can get a local travel assignment,...

10. What to bring? And how do you get it there?

    flnursemichelle replied to LadyTiger44's topic in Travel

    I wanted to tell you of my differing experiences. My first assignment, my apartment was completely bare except for furniature. No TV, no dishes, no linens. you get the picture. So I didn't think of...

11. Traveling Nurses (please inform me of this :-D)

    flnursemichelle replied to ScreamBoxDolly's topic in Travel

    I know that people keep saying this but it really is true. As a travel nurse, you have to be able to hit the ground running, on your second shift, you are more than likely going to be taking a full...

12. Helpful Tips for the Nurse Traveler

    flnursemichelle replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in Travel

    i have only been traveling less than a year; i was a full time nurse for 4 years before that. i haven't really had an easy time finding jobs, it hasn't been too hard though. i wanted to stay in...

13. Travel Assignment in Las Vegas

    flnursemichelle replied to Jonzygrl's topic in Travel

    Just wondering if you found anything yet? Good luck, I hope you find something...

14. CCTC and RN network recruiters

    flnursemichelle replied to Nicole29's topic in Travel

    While I haven't gotten an assignment with RN network, I have a girl that has been trying very hard. She seems like a real hard worker to me. I was working with 3 companies and another company...

15. new to travel

    flnursemichelle replied to dia.1720's topic in Travel

    While I understand your trepidation, it isn't uncommon for them to not give you the info. If I were in your situation though, I would ask them if they have secured the housing because if they...