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    gave my notice, may need to cut it short

    79Tango replied to Jw1724's topic in General Nursing

    I would try to find a compromise with them.. Especially if youre next job is not already lined up. All the documentation in the world wont take the bad taste out of thier mouths.. 2weeks notice, 4...
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    staffing medical usa, heard of them?

    79Tango replied to jsteffen's topic in Travel

    Never heard of them but it wouldnt hurt to throw them your profile and see what they come up with. There's TONs of small and medium size companies,(that pay well & wont leave you stranded) that...
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    Working as an RN in a GS Position overseas

    79Tango replied to kellyjo44's topic in Government, Military

    As an RN, you shouldve been given at least a GS-9 step 1. Especially since they are saving on your relocation costs, bonuses, etc. It may be too late but your GS grade determination is negotiable....
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    Travel companies based in Pennsylvania???

    79Tango replied to godbless-yute's topic in Travel

    You should apply with both but you will get picked up much faster with an agency.. Either way you should do it sooner than later as it takes 2weeks to get a response & another 3-6 months for...
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    What happens when you work with numerous agencies?

    79Tango replied to bald1rn's topic in Travel

    Have you posted your resume? What dept do you work? The offers should already be rolling
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    Travel companies based in Pennsylvania???

    79Tango replied to godbless-yute's topic in Travel

    Ive got some friends working travel assignments at the Philly VA Hospital.. It takes about 3-6months to get through the process but they do have MedSurg & will honor ANY state
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    New to Travel any good agencies for California?

    79Tango replied to fil149's topic in Travel

    Nowadays your lucky if your stipend is enough to cover your Housing
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    So confused unhappy in rehab/ med surg, maybe PICU?

    79Tango replied to Lizabeth RN's topic in Travel

    I would suggest maybe waiting on a travel assignment.. First, the money "aint all that" & second, as a MedSurg traveler, you will end up doing the majority of the "dirty
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    friend had great pay and decent experience

    79Tango replied to 4hams's topic in Travel

    Whaaat?/ You mustve had the wrong recruiter because according to someone in this thread, they only have your best interest at heart & "nothing beats Flexcare!" They will even explain the contract...
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    The word is "serendipity'.

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

    Also, there is a big difference between being a "contractor" VS "employe".. Especially when it comes to things such as liability insurance and beni's. You might want to clarify which one the doc was...
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    Interviewing after being fired...advice please

    79Tango replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If 22 Nurses and 2 Managers really left, there is no need to go into all of that.. Whoever is interviewing you is bound to have interviewed at least a few of that group. It's a small world out there....
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    Interviewing after being fired...advice please

    79Tango replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First things first, you need to see what kind of reference the old place is going to give you.. You could have the best interview in the world only to get crapped on later when HR does an employment...
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    Recent VA interviewing tips

    79Tango replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, please give us an update.. Its the new Fiscal Year-- Did you start? Is the process really being expedited
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    Just said "yes" to a travel job and a prestigious hospital wants to hire me

    79Tango replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa whoa whoa... before you tell the agency to pound sand-- Did you say they submitted you to the facility that offered you the full time position? You might want to be careful on how you play...
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    San Diego Travel Agency

    79Tango replied to stacia77's topic in Travel

    I am very familiar with the area.. San Diego is tough because EVERYONE wants to live there. The cost of living is high & the job market is tough. If you are dead-set on it, go out there on a...
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    Reputable IHS Loan Repayment Sites?

    79Tango replied to hikergal00's topic in General Nursing

    If you are choosing an IHS site/tribe based soley off getting your student loans paid, you might be setting yourself up for failure. It might be better for you to make a list of locations that you...
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    San Diego Travel Agency

    79Tango replied to stacia77's topic in Travel

    Now's the time of year to find something in San Diego however travel nursing with a 5yr old would be tough.. Especially if you are needing
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    Which Job Should I Take?

    79Tango replied to SparkleRN's topic in General Nursing

    They say "dont jump off the dock without a boat pulled up" and it sounds like youve got a cruise ship waiting for you to board. Plus now that youve got 2 years under your belt you can go out and get...
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    My CNAs dont seem to respect me...

    79Tango replied to CCFCP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe you just need to step-up and start calling them out?/ When you have to "constantly remind them" about something, let them know it..."Why is it that I have constantly remind you?" a few "dang,...
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    VA Travel Nurse Corp

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

    If you want to travel, now's the time to do it. The new fiscal year has all of the Staffing/Travel Agencies blowing up with contracts right now. Its not only the VA either, all of the Federal...
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    Working for IHS as a Grad Nurse

    79Tango replied to gpan_gradnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sells AZ, is looking for an RN traveler right now to work Inpatient Nights (medsurg). Hit me up if you want the agency that's recruiting for it, they are talking immediate start & will honor ANY...
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    Dealing With Insurbordinate/Arrogant Co-Workers

    79Tango replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    RN in training you are correct, I thought the same thing when I read that. This guy is obviously full of himself and considers himself at least a "peer." He probably dont take kind to some RN tellin...
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    Salary for clinic position?

    79Tango replied to TheOracle's topic in General Nursing

    That is not a total shaft if you are getting a percentage of the gross profit's from both clinic's. Was there any mention of a commision
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    nurse recruiter commisson

    79Tango replied to Blue2011's topic in General Nursing

    If it was for a hospital they are salaried if it was an agency they are (mostly) commissioned. Maybe she thought you guys were friends & got her feelers hurt when you turned her
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    Help me choose...

    79Tango replied to LuxCalidaNP's topic in General Nursing

    It is hard to advise you without knowing your personal background.. Do you have a family? What about pets? Are they dependent on your beni's? If your single, how important is your social life?...