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  1. benefits, stipends etc available

    dixRN replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Travel

    Just worked with two nurses who travel together. They were working for Cross Country & had a deal with them where they shared a two bedroom apt. & each received half the housing allowance. I...

  2. How sad is the NICU? Is there a personality type best suited to it?

    dixRN replied to chunkiesundae's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You asked what type personality works the level III NICU. Level III NICU nurses are usually very OCD. You have to be very exact with dosages & when dealing with a 750gm infant there is no room...

  3. Contract Problems...Experienced Travelers PLEASE help!!

    dixRN replied to OwensMomRN's topic in Travel

    I would tell your recruiter that I would finish the assignment if they sent me a new contract immeadiately (like tomorrow) for the $7/hr. more weekend rate. I would also call another recruiter ASAP...

  4. NICU nurse looking into traveling

    dixRN replied to VonnieC's topic in Travel

    Vonnie, Whoops, am assuming you are going to maintain a home in your state. Forgot the tax implications when giving you my opinion. You shouldn't take the nontaxed housing allowances/per diems...

  5. NICU help please!!!!

    dixRN replied to nurse_d09's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Most units have parent teaching sheets. If yours does not this would be a great project for you so parents would have something to refer back to as they are usually so overwhelmed they are not going...

  6. NICU nurse looking into traveling

    dixRN replied to VonnieC's topic in Travel

    You have great background for travel nursing. PICU is one of the higher paid specialties. It pays higher than NICU. I would call a couple of the rapid response companies as they generally pay...

  7. Do I negotiate hrly rate or bonus??

    dixRN replied to soon2btraveling's topic in Travel

    The higher the base pay, the higher the overtime. So if this is a hospital that has overtime available & you like to work it, I would try for a higher base

  8. New Travel RN, looking for advice on companies

    dixRN replied to yogalove's topic in Travel

    Look on Delphi Forums also under travel nursing. They have a category just about

  9. Special Care Nursery vs. NICU

    dixRN replied to BacktoBasics's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    They are the

  10. What is a good California travel RN rate?

    dixRN replied to leemali79's topic in Travel

    Ask your recruiter how much you will take home weekly after taxes. I always ask that & that is what I use to compare offers. Of course assuming assignments are 36 hours a week. Research the...

  11. Peer Review Interview

    dixRN replied to RN_Mama's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Staff nurses from the NICU usually with a manager sit down at a table with you & ask you questions like what are your strengths & weaknesses? How have you resolved conflict with a coworker?...

  12. Travel nursing from US to Europe

    dixRN replied to LL2788's topic in Travel

    Just saw the nurse that had contracts in England & she recommended continentaltravelnurses.com. She also said there are tests you have to take & be aware it is probably a minimum of 6 months...

  13. Travel nursing from US to Europe

    dixRN replied to LL2788's topic in Travel

    Google: travel nurse jobs Great Britain. Quite a few things come up. I know a nurse that worked a contract in London then a contract in Oxford. Takes months to get all your paperwork in

  14. Alaska travel, help with Agency to use

    dixRN replied to Noahj's topic in Travel

    Alaskans are great, very friendly. Staffing ratios at Providence in Anchorage were good & the staff friendly & helpful. It has been a very good experience. You have to be sure & get...

  15. Alaska travel, help with Agency to use

    dixRN replied to Noahj's topic in Travel

    Alaska is huge. I have been here 5 months now & made numerous trips & seen just a fraction of what there is to see & do. I have seen glaciers calving, numerous whales including belugas,...

  16. Best Cities to Work (Pay and Experience)

    dixRN replied to godbless-yute's topic in Travel

    I actually am doing my second 3 month travel contract at Providence in Anchorage, which has been a very nice place to work with great staff. I have been over to ANC for a look-see out of curiosity...

  17. Best Cities to Work (Pay and Experience)

    dixRN replied to godbless-yute's topic in Travel

    Alaska's ANC hospital is the native/Indian hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. Google: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. I believe that there is also a student loan payback if you work for the BIA...

  18. Best Cities to Work (Pay and Experience)

    dixRN replied to godbless-yute's topic in Travel

    Loved Hawaii & it paid well but it is a fortune to live there. Alaska's ANC pays your student school loans up to $50,000 for a two year contract. Alaska pays well but also very expensive. In...

  19. Does anyone have any experience with Supplemental Healthcare??

    dixRN replied to godbless-yute's topic in Travel

    I have worked for Supplemental since March 2010. I feel my recruiter & I communicate well. My paychecks have been accurate for the most part & been corrected in a timely manner for the...

  20. Can an American RN be a travel nurse in Canada?

    dixRN replied to NenaRK's topic in Travel

    Nena, I have met plenty of travel nurses from Canada as they want to come here as the pay in Canada is lower than in the States. I have never heard of a USA nurse traveling in Canada. You can...

  21. So confused unhappy in rehab/ med surg, maybe PICU?

    dixRN replied to Lizabeth RN's topic in Travel

    You will never be bored with PICU. It is one of the most diverse units to work in & you will acquire a very wide range of skills as you are dealing with all sizes of children from babies to older...

  22. extension feeding tube use

    dixRN replied to luvmyboys's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As a traveller I have worked 8 NICUs in the past three years & all 8 changed their breast milk tubing at the maximum every four hours, some every feeding. Their policies on tubing used with...

  23. IV Filters on all fluids for neonates???

    dixRN replied to aimeern33's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The eight NICUs I have worked in over the past three years as a travel nurse all filtered their TPN with varying policies about their other fluids. Three were large university affiliated

  24. Neonatal Education Questions

    dixRN replied to sarahk825's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There are plenty of transitional programs for those who already hold bachelors degrees to BSN. It should be easier since your bachelors is in biology. I believe Florida International Univ. (FIU) in...

  25. Supplemental Healthcare

    dixRN replied to luvazsun's topic in Travel

    Leanna, I can't email you as I do not have enough posts yet to do so. But in answer to your question about tax free: The federal govt. allows so much money for per diem/housing costs depending on...