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  1. NCH Naples Housing

    flnursemichelle replied to briteside's topic in Travel

    I am starting there in December and they said that I didn't get housing, which company are you working with? I'm really not happy with my company and now I'm wondering if they are just telling me...

  2. Anyone traveling only in Florida?

    flnursemichelle replied to enchantedpixie's topic in Travel

    If you are considering just traveling in florida, you will have to keep your options open to several different companies. and beware that it seems to be an all or nothing type of thing. I had been...

  3. Calling all travelers, i have a question!

    flnursemichelle replied to nursern20's topic in Travel

    I have been traveling for the past year and I find that it usually takes me about 2-3 weeks to get really comfortable but you will find that you still ask lots of questions. I have had assignments...

  4. Would you ever be a scab?

    flnursemichelle replied to klone's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    While I would not cross a picket line, I believe that as a nursing profession we have to realize that there will be people who will HAVE to cross it to care for the sick people. Here is an example:...

  5. can u travel to the same hospital you have been working?

    flnursemichelle replied to jmeng's topic in Travel

    I took a travel assignment at a former employer, it had been a little over a year but they actually hired me because I was familiar with their facility and policies and computer systems. It was nice...

  6. Travel Nurse Pay, am I getting what I should be?

    flnursemichelle replied to wsmile77's topic in Travel

    wsmile77, I think that your payrate is slightly low but also, consider the higher costs of housing there so maybe it is normal. I think that the next time, I would say to them, "I'm sorry, that seems...

  7. American Mobile

    flnursemichelle replied to Smiley6's topic in Travel

    I would have to say that AMN is like other companies. They are there to make money, keep that in mind. I have had 2 assignments with them and am currently looking at other companies because I feel...

  8. Anyone traveled across country with cats?

    flnursemichelle replied to Bijou-Spice's topic in Travel

    Hello there, I too travel with 2 cats and I drive them wherever we go. Although I haven't traveled more than 2 days with them, I don't give them a chance to not go with me, they are my babies! :) I...

  9. Heard of American Mobile Healthcare

    flnursemichelle replied to jaycrue's topic in Travel

    I have been working with AMN for the last 2 assignments and although I don't make as much money as I probably would with other companies, I have not had any bad things to say about them. They offer...

  10. Aya health care/travel agency

    flnursemichelle replied to crb613's topic in Travel

    I have only spoken with them on the phone and I used another company for this last assignment but my recruiter from Aya still keeps in touch the whole time. I haven't heard anything bad but I...

  11. RV's anyone???

    flnursemichelle replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    I am not sure how to help with the LPN thing but there are bound to be good travel companies who work with LPN's. As far as the motorhome, look at them online and then go to the dealer with the info...

  12. Demand for travel nurses?

    flnursemichelle replied to hope3456's topic in Travel

    I am a travel nurse, I just started so I can't compare with last year but I know that I have had several offers each time I finish up my contract. If I am willing to go to several states, work in...

  13. What Happens If You Cancel Your Contract?

    flnursemichelle replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    If you are breaking your contract for things that you could be held responsible for, patient care or if you feel your license is in jepoardy, try calling a clinical liason from your company. I had a...

  14. Travel nurse vs. staff nurse

    flnursemichelle replied to Shera0830's topic in Travel

    I too have just started my travel nurisng assignments. I am on my second one and it is a local contract. I too have often wondered how it would be to get a next assignment. I ended one assignment on...

  15. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    flnursemichelle replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    abdominal surgery patient who wouldn't move at all, family wouldn't step out for anything and apparently a daughter in nursing school and one just graduated nursing school... well, sir, please tell...

  16. Travel jobs offered...low pay

    flnursemichelle replied to JoeMacERRN's topic in Travel

    While this may have happened to one person, it is the exception not the norm. I have spoken to several different nurses who have done this for several companies and in several different states and...

  17. Have you ever worked a strike?

    flnursemichelle replied to GleeGum's topic in Travel

    I have never worked a strike but I have asked lots of nurses about it. They love it but only for the $$. You go to someplace to WORK, they will work you 7 days, 12 hr shifts if they can but you do...

  18. When to turn in your notice ?

    flnursemichelle replied to bamablue78's topic in Travel

    have you considered going pool/prn/per diam at your facility when you are getting closer to an actual assignment? that would also keep your foot in the door for when you are between assignments and...

  19. Which agency to choose! ED RN HELP

    flnursemichelle replied to xxJohnnyTxx's topic in Travel

    I would recomend figuring out what is more important to you then deciding. Do you want housing provided with all the things included? You may get a lower hourly wage. Do you want a company with...

  20. Tips please!

    flnursemichelle replied to BananaBoat815's topic in Travel

    i have to disagree with galadriel724 in the florida area and the getting as many licenses as you can. it really depends upon what type of nursing you do. i work pcu/stepdown/tele and i have been...

  21. Laptops and Phones

    flnursemichelle replied to travel nurse2009's topic in Travel

    I personally have an acer 5100, have had for several years. If you aren't going to watch movies, just really want email and don't need big screen, get a small compact laptop from Walmart, Circut City...

  22. Organized/condensed packing tips

    flnursemichelle replied to newrn05's topic in Travel

    I tried the space bag route but keep in mind, they can only suck the air out if there is lots of air to remove. Pillows, comfortors etc are good, jeans and tshirts, not so much. Good luck with your...