79Tango

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    Taxable rate + Per Diem = need help!

    79Tango replied to larniegrl's topic in Travel

    $22HR & Rental Car for Hawaii is not awful
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    what states to get license?

    79Tango replied to EffinP_Meg's topic in Travel

    You could also look into Federal Hospital travel contracts..(VA, Indian Health, DOD) They will honor ANY state
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    RN tattoo

    79Tango replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    "Ok..now I have heard it all. You could have a medical symbol for ANY reason...personal medical issues, a close family member, recovery from a serious illness. It's not like that there is some law...
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    Taxable rate + Per Diem = need help!

    79Tango replied to larniegrl's topic in Travel

    Are they supplying a Rental Car, travel and housing? You must also account for those things... A rental car is a big-time
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    Is this legal?

    79Tango replied to MADDOG70's topic in General Nursing

    Once again.. Props for rolling up on a scooter and crutches! Very brave.. That would not fly over here.. Sure they would be polite and smile but after you left.. It wouldve been a field day for the...
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    Is this legal?

    79Tango replied to MADDOG70's topic in General Nursing

    I give you props for meeting the staff on a scooter &
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    Traveling Telephone Nursing Positions

    79Tango replied to resilientnurse's topic in Travel

    If you love to experience new cultures in AZ, you should check out Indian Health Service contracts.. The Navajo Nation in Northern AZ uses a TON of RN travelers. Some are more remote than others but...
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    RN tattoo

    79Tango replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

    I thought about an EKG line or the first aid cross. Does anybody have any ideas? Have you seen any cool medical symbol tattoos? Being Prior Service Army I believe a tattoo is also a commitment. I...
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    HPSP and nursing school

    79Tango replied to confusedstudent_88's topic in Government, Military

    A sign-on bonus for
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    Traveling Telephone Nursing Positions

    79Tango replied to resilientnurse's topic in Travel

    Yes, do tell.. If it is over the phone, why travel? Tell them to fwd the calls to your cell! Unless it is a call center job? They have those in
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    ? for Travelers...thanks

    79Tango replied to winterbot428's topic in Travel

    Some contracts you will work a TON of OT, others will not allow OT at all. That is something you will have to ask your recruiter (and hope for a straight answer). However if you take a contract in a...
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    Tucson Medical Center

    79Tango replied to gsusavz's topic in Travel

    The VA Hospital in Tucson uses ICU/Tele and OR travelers from time to
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    Once VA HR initially offers the position---

    79Tango replied to Rick2869's topic in Government, Military

    It sounds like you are cruising right along... Typically the references are the longest part as they snail mail the forms. Have you turned in your official
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    Won't I be stuck in med-surg?

    79Tango replied to BonnieSc's topic in Travel

    You should find a smaller facility that has more room to let you float around. You could also try to find a Clinic or Outpatient job.. Ive seen many MedSurg RNs float to Clinic and from there move to...
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    Sound like a Good Deal Or Bait and Switch!

    79Tango replied to justinrn1's topic in Travel

    That sounds about right with a $1000/monthly
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    RN looking for some AF info from someone who knows

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

    Yes they would be wrong.. Without their recruiter they would have nothing to argue
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    New to travel..have questions on my first assignment

    79Tango replied to momofthree's topic in Travel

    $11/HR & $800/week Perdiem + $500 bonus=
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    Do you really have to use an agency to get a travel contract?

    79Tango replied to northmississippi's topic in Travel

    You would also need to be prepared to work 2-3 months without a paycheck. It is very typical for Hospitals to not pay or make late payments to staffing companies. I worked with an Independant...
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    Hospital Corpsman to RN in the Navy Reserve

    79Tango replied to FF2RN's topic in Government, Military

    Every Branch has a Non-Prior Service commitment of 8 years. Many times it is broken up by active/in-active times 6x2years or 4x4years etc. You could finish your degree and apply for OCS during your...
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    Travel Contract Cancelled

    79Tango replied to DreameRN's topic in Travel

    How much of your deposit is non-refundable? I would be asking the landlord for that immediately.. I would then ask the agency to cover whatever $$ you are out. Of course they can tell you to kick...
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    Sound like a Good Deal Or Bait and Switch!

    79Tango replied to justinrn1's topic in Travel

    What dept will you be working? Ive been paid $36/HR & 1300/Month Perdiem in Portland OR. There is no such thing as "60 Mile radius" You need to ask them what they would pay a 1099 contractor who...
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    Housing Issues

    79Tango replied to LadyTiger44's topic in Travel

    No, the company cannot just throw her out on the street.. This happens often, try to put yourself in the other person's shoes.. They are probably telling the recruiter the same thing.."Let her stay in...
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    V.A. Travel Program

    79Tango replied to MedicLifelineRN's topic in Travel

    I know a TON of people that work with the VA Travel Corps as well as regular agencies that hold Federal Contracts. The VA system is great, just be prepared to wait a long time for them to process...
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    RN looking for some AF info from someone who knows

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

    recruiters are lazy bottom feeders. some would argue that the recruiting/retention cmd has the most important mission in all branches of the
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    Entering the Army. Kinda confused pls. help me

    79Tango replied to captain byakuya's topic in Government, Military

    You must be a US Citizen in order to obtain a commission as an officer. You have 2 options. You can enter the military as an Enlisted Soldier first allowing you to expedite your US Citizenship or...