nola06

Hi Everyone, I am considering taking a nursing job on a cruise ship. I've been a nurse for 15 yrs and did travel nursing for 3yrs. I was wondering if anyone out there has done this type of nursing before or know someone who worked for a cruise line. I'm open to new adventures and not afraid of the schedule. my main concern is I would be leaving a full time job that I love. I would be leaving the security of a weekly paycheck and benefits for the uncertain world of traveling. I'm not sure how steady the work will be and how often they renew contracts. anyway just wanted to get some advice. thanks in advance

congratulations and best of luck at your new job. I'm sure you and your husband will love new orleans

It's been a while since I was a new grad ( 10 yrs), but I went a number of interviews before finding a job. I know from experience that Ochsner takes a while with the application/interview process. as a new nurse you will probably start out on a med/surg unit. about the license, I didn't know you have to choose b/t a temp or endorsement. LA doesn't allow you to get a temp while waiting for endorsement? I was a travel nurse for several years and had to get many licenses by endorsement some take a few days some take months. I'm not sure how long LA takes. I think an application always looks best w/ a license because if they have to choose b/t you and someone else who has one they will go with that person. They will want someone who is ready to start working.

If you have the opportunity to do a travel contract at the location first I recommend doing that first. If you like the location some places will sign you on for permanent work or offer to extend your contract. If it's not for you, it was only 13wks and chalk it up to a life experience.

Sorry, I mean 5GB data

I wouldn't start to contact agencies until you are certain you want to travel b/c they will contact you nonstop. You will have to fill out a crazy amount of paperwork so just be certain this is something you want. I went with agencies that had the most locations to travel and had the best reputations

I used Verizon mifi with 5G data. I watched plenty of TV shows and surfed the internet and 5G was enough for me. It cost $50/ month and no hassle. I traveled with it for 2 years . I took a new assignment every 13 weeks, so it was much easier than having wifi installed each time

I'm going and I can't wait. I traveled for 3 years and have since taken a permanent job back home. I am thinking about traveling in my new specialty of case mgt and wanted to see the opportunities available in that area. I've never gone to the conference before so I'm looking forward to it

Hi , I am from New Orleans and was a travel nurse for 3 years and had a great time. I worked at children's after I first graduated and it was great place. We had lots of travelers, this was right after hurricane Katrina, and they all seemed to like the hospital. I am back home and am thinking about renting out a room in my house to travelers b/c I know how hard it can be to find temp housing.

I worked at Rady's in 2010 in the ER and the pay was about the same. I took the housing stipend and took home a little more money that way. Everyone wants to go to San Diego and it sells itself, that's why the pay is so low. I stayed for 6 months and loved it. Hope you enjoy it

Yes. I was a travel nurse from 2009 until this february and stoped because there were so few good jobs. everyone thinks travel nurses make so much money, but the pay is horrible

everyone was helpful and the ER was well staffed. the only complaint was the rotating schedule

Hi, I worked in the ER there earlier this year. It was my first time doing peds since I graduated. I mostly work adult trauma. The ER was always crazy, so i imagine the floor will also be busy. The pay wasn't great in San Diego compared to other areas in California. San Diego is a great place so I hope you enjoy it :)