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    VA Hospital Travelers

    79Tango replied to gnursjr2's topic in Travel

    Wow, SD too?/ I know they had ER openings last May. They may be doing away with the travelers however the needs are still there. They will be bringing them back when they cannot hire permanent...
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    friend had great pay and decent experience

    79Tango replied to 4hams's topic in Travel

    Welcome Boston.. Dont believe everything you read--especially from this
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    PA's make more $$ than NP's?!

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

    I have an "Alibi" to my post. In addition to DEA, ACLS & Clean license we care about having a Master's Degree! I learned this the hard way when we hired a PA from Florida. She was a PA-C with...
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    PA's make more $$ than NP's?!

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

    NP & PAs' get almost the exact same pay rate in our Clinic and ER. As a hiring manager we are more concerned with having a current DEA, ACLS & clean license then if the person is an NP or
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    "Professional Dancer"

    79Tango replied to kalevra's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ive seen "Adult Film Star" listed on a Resume.. No joke. It was in Las Vegas so I chalked it up to the area and hit the "Print" button and fwded to HR. Of course they made up an excuse on why she...
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    VA Hospital Travelers

    79Tango replied to gnursjr2's topic in Travel

    It's been hit and miss. The hiring freezes have forced some of them to use travelers. JdizzleRN--the VA in Houston is hiring MedSurg RNs for the Spinal Cord unit. I have a buddy that was just hired...
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    feeling like I'm a loser

    79Tango replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If I am understanding this correctly-- You are a supervisor that is having to cover for people calling out or not showing up to work? Yes, that is extremely frustrating! I used to get Pis*** when...
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    what would you do!!!!

    79Tango replied to sweetnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    Ive witnessed this first hand. We had a PA straight up say "I do not intubate, I told them this when they hired me, someone needs to hurry!" She called the MD who brought RN to perform the...
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    Question for all the experienced travelers

    79Tango replied to flamalenurse's topic in Travel

    Was it the HR lady at the hospital or CC that called you the next day? If it was the hospital, that shows they were willing to consider you. If it was the agency, it could be any # of reasons but Ive...
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    Anyone going to Glendale, AZ?

    79Tango replied to nurseinpa's topic in Travel

    I know of some great housing in Mesa AZ. Its a fully furnished 2x2 condo that is all set-up & ready to go. Its on the other side of town from Glendale (20 miles) but I knew an ICU RN that...
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    Nursing market becoming oversaturated?

    79Tango replied to xpose85's topic in Texas Nursing

    The VA Hospital in Houston is looking for MedSurg RNs to work the Spinal Cord floor right now. Supposedly they have 5 contract positions at $35/HR.. I just got the call.. They are looking for
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    I quit in the middle of my shift....

    79Tango replied to newgradERrn's topic in Emergency

    She asked & I answered.. This has nothing to do with New Grads working ER and more do with Professionalism and Respect. Although 5months is not exactly new either, she couldve called out or at...
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    I quit in the middle of my shift....

    79Tango replied to newgradERrn's topic in Emergency

    "That would have been the thing to do, after all she is a new nurse and it is hard out there... get a life.. " You get a life! A new nurse and its hard out there? Whatever that means??? Unless...
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    I quit in the middle of my shift....

    79Tango replied to newgradERrn's topic in Emergency

    "Is that considered abandonment?" YES, on multple
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    Are travel completion bonuses taxed

    79Tango replied to hobogirl's topic in Travel

    Listen to Baglady, she's a smart girl! I had forgotten about "pass through" bonus but that sounds correct. I had cringed at the title of this thread because in my mind there is no such thing as a...
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    I am in dire need of some advice...

    79Tango replied to ParkerBC,MSN,RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Ahh Man, this is a tough.. First, congratulations on graduating & getting your life turned around. You can get a job but its going to be really tough. Stipulated licenses allow legal...
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    Does this job sound like a scam?

    79Tango replied to glenlorie's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever heard of the 'friend' who emails you that they are stuck in some foreign country w/ no money/passport and they need $200 and as soon as they get back to the states they will pay you...
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    Recent VA interviewing tips

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

    Thats awesome--you might want to think about ordering your "Official Transcripts" (dont open them) and have them ready to go. Also, when they give you paperwork or an online questionaire make sure...
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    Compensation Questions

    79Tango replied to mammac5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What kind of salary are they offering? Have you thought about negotiating as an independent contractor or as 1099
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    FIRED ON MY DAY OFF!!!!!! I thought this type of thing only happened in the movies.

    79Tango replied to deenlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Needless to say, I won that appeal.I was later targeted by the same facility for a 2nd appeal,and won that one as well proving that I was discharged for "reasons other than work connected misconduct"....
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    Is it abandonment if you're sick?

    79Tango replied to riahroo's topic in General Nursing

    "So is it abandonment or is it discrimination against the mentally ill? " Sounds more like impaired
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    failed pre-employment drug screen

    79Tango replied to chk888's topic in General Nursing

    If it happened to be a JCAHO certified facility, there is a great chance they reported this to the BON.. The fact the OP went for a UDS implies employment. OP-I know what you are saying-- When I hear...
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    May need to cancel travel contract: Advice Please!!

    79Tango replied to icurn4kids's topic in Travel

    It'd be very easy to cancel.. Of course I would wait until you have the new job and at least try to give them 2-weeks notice. I would not be worried about them trying to fine
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    Recent VA interviewing tips

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

    VA HR Representative's Famous Last Words: "supposed to be simplified and expedited with the "new USA Staffing
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    Why can't I "be my own" agency?

    79Tango replied to adot99's topic in Agency Nurses

    Its actually fairly easy to be your own "Agency" the problems come from a few different areas. 1) Finding & Negotiating your contracts & work (hard part) 2)Working periods with 0 $$ coming...