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    I'm officially a travel nurse!

    79Tango replied to bostonbakednurse's topic in Travel

    Congratulations on everything going so well.. Listen to Baglady, she know's her stuff... You would need to find a cheap hotel or crash pad & taking that expense into consideration it might not...
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    Cardon Children's Hospital- Mesa, AZ

    79Tango replied to Jennabebe's topic in Travel

    Kymgc76, thanks for sharing.. What are the housing stipends for that area like? I have a fully furnished condo on Alma/Southern that sits empty about 8months out of the
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    Travel Agency Review

    79Tango replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Travel

    I am dying to hear from anyone that has drank the kool-aide a certain travelerRN has
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    having location issues

    79Tango replied to NYRN315's topic in Travel

    Yes, this happens all the time. Do not feel bad about switching companies.. If your're recruiter doesnt have anything in NY, they should be fine with helping you moving on.. If they are really good...
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    stoopid stoopid stoppid!

    79Tango replied to LevitateMe's topic in General Nursing

    Were they even asking for a cover letter? If the recruiter was smart she would either disregard the letter or just change it to reflect whatever job you want. I wouldnt stress it, they know you are...
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    Attitudes against the military

    79Tango replied to Animal3's topic in Government, Military

    "Of course you are correct. All Americans are directly affected by Bush's war of choice in many ways. For example we are all now at a higher risk of terrorism. The families of 4000+ dead fine young...
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    New to traveling

    79Tango replied to Archerchic's topic in Travel

    There's one specifically that I would recommend but not out in public.. Send me your contact info or resume and I'll hook you up. I know for a fact there is ER, PEDS & Clinic in AZ. Most of them...
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    New to traveling

    79Tango replied to Archerchic's topic in Travel

    There are a bunch of companies recruiting ER for the Indian Reservations right now.. They will take 12months experience with BLS/ACLS/PALS and can usually start you within 2
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    You really think nurses make alot of money? Let me give you something to think about

    79Tango replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    Not to mention all the people that did go back to school, who would kill for $27HR.... Which in actuality is probably closer to $35/HR if the OP gets anything like Health Ins, Vacay, CME's,
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    Just got fired UNION???Calif

    79Tango replied to onlytimeforme's topic in General Nursing

    If you fight this please make sure your message is a clear concise & factual. You will want to remove any emotion from the narrative and also have someone proof read
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    Is it me or is hiring at Kaiser Permanente a joke?

    79Tango replied to MsBlissful's topic in Nursing Career

    Trying getting a job with the Govt... You'd be looking at 6-12months
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    You really think nurses make alot of money? Let me give you something to think about

    79Tango replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    I thought it was already like that.. ER, ICU, L&D get paid more than MedSurg & LTC over
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    Cardon Children's Hospital- Mesa, AZ

    79Tango replied to Jennabebe's topic in Travel

    Ive never worked there but I know exactly where it is... WOW, good for you. I didnt know Banner was still using travelers. I sent you a private message, that location is 10-15 min from everything--...
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    American mobile - ending contract, fees? HELP

    79Tango replied to jsallen's topic in Travel

    Contact the Apt or Hotel manager and find out how much the monthly rent is.. They will probably try to say you have to give 30-day notice but at least you will know what they are trying to hit you...
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    PNP or FNP?

    79Tango replied to thuyd527's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Exactly what you said Naija , I say FNP that specializes in PEDs. Time and time again a facility will advertise for PNP only to hire a PA or FNP with Ped's experience (when they dont get any...
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    Where are all the jobs?

    79Tango replied to straba's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What about taking a travel assignment? Most of them want 2years of experience, however a DEA and BLS certification is sometimes all it
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    Travel with a child

    79Tango replied to InnaL's topic in Travel

    My advice would be to get prepared financially first. Then be ready for worst case scenarios IE: bad housing, low hours, car trouble, termination, travel home, switching from days/nights, traffic,...
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    Is This Normal To Be Paying All This Money?

    79Tango replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Travel

    Pretty much every agency out there expects you to provide a current physical, PPD & immunizations.. Hopefully you kept copies for your next
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    Travel nurse contract - stay or go? Please help...

    79Tango replied to jsallen's topic in Travel

    I would re-post my resume and start looking for an exit strategy.. I would bet you are not the only one that has raised these concerns. Your agency is most likely powerless to whats going on and...
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    gave my notice, may need to cut it short

    79Tango replied to Jw1724's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, I would apreciate that. Just to make sure we are talking about the same thing-- This was not an "employee" it was an "applicant" who signed a "release of information" and listed the former...
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    gave my notice, may need to cut it short

    79Tango replied to Jw1724's topic in General Nursing

    79 Tango since you are aware of this practice happening and you have done nothing to stop it, if a lawsuit were to ever be brought up you too would be liable. It is illegal. " I apreciate your...
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    Attitudes against the military

    79Tango replied to Animal3's topic in Government, Military

    My favorite: "Did you just get
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    gave my notice, may need to cut it short

    79Tango replied to Jw1724's topic in General Nursing

    "Wow, that sure is a manager with no idea how much trouble she could be in personally now. Seriously. I mean, you all would fire that nurse pretty fast if she didn't work out now wouldn't you?! " We...
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    gave my notice, may need to cut it short

    79Tango replied to Jw1724's topic in General Nursing

    First off, take care of yourself and your teeth.. Get the dates & then keep an open line of communication with your work. At least give the appearance that you are trying to work with them. Try...
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    Attitudes against the military

    79Tango replied to Animal3's topic in Government, Military

    Right on Soldier Nurse, It is very hard not to engage those types of people when they are purposely trying to slip you up.. They think they might be able to make the "Crazy Army Guy" lose his temper....