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    Thoughts on this travel company???

    79Tango replied to ICUgeek's topic in Travel

    "that was a situation where an individual took the same ppoition in the same facility with a different agency and that is clearly spelled out in the contract as something you agree to NOT do." I...
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    Anyone Heard of Medefis?

    79Tango replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Medefis is basically an online auction for hospitals to get the most competitive rate for there travelers. The site has a ranking system based off the cheapest bidder but also taking into...
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    Nurse with a stipulation on license - military nursing impossible??

    79Tango replied to supera's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The military right now is tough for ANYONE to join. With the downsizing and drawdown they have raised the standards and gotten very selective. If they tell you "NO", to starting out as Nurse with a...
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    VA: Got the job!

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

    yeeeeah, I thought I smelled
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    VA: Got the job!

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

    "A lot of VA employees are vets who have PTSD, so try to view things with a sense of humor, and don't take anything personally." A lot of Veterans have a higher BS meter than the average, so try not...
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    Aya health care/travel agency

    79Tango replied to crb613's topic in Travel

    $26/HR is pretty low unless they are also giving you a stipend or paying your housing. I would be highly offended if I signed everything, got a start date & then couldnt get a call
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    AB staffing

    79Tango replied to druciak's topic in Travel

    I think its about 1.5miles from Holiday Inn. Sorry I dont know much about the L&D floor other than they have ongoing needs like all the other IHS locations. I know Chinle likes the "jack of all...
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    VetPro credentialing question

    79Tango replied to Marshall1's topic in Government, Military

    Marshall, you will drive yourself crazy trying to get an update from them. The best thing to do is take that other job and leave yourself an "out" for when the VA comes around. Its good to stay...
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    Indian Health Services

    79Tango replied to ashleykaye86's topic in Travel

    You get to see a TON of cultural differences! What are the attitudes like? Thats answer would be "DEPENDS" which could be from warm and inviting to stand-off and back stabbing. Alot of it depends on...
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    VetPro credentialing question

    79Tango replied to Marshall1's topic in Government, Military

    Equip is not the same as
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    AB staffing

    79Tango replied to druciak's topic in Travel

    Yes in Chinle the housing is limited. They do have onsite housing however most of the time it is full and they typically dont allow pets. The Thunderbird lodge is usually a good fall-back plan and...
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    1st Assignment 1st Day

    79Tango replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

    Yeeeah, you cant go home with your tail tucked between your legs--- YEAH RIGHT! Dont be too proud, stuff happens. The best thing to do is be honest about it (including yourself) & chalk it up to...
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    VA Hiring Process

    79Tango replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, but that is the exception, not the rule and almost never happens. Your employer will have plenty of notice, trust
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    1st Assignment 1st Day

    79Tango replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

    Youve gotta do it, unless you can go home and pick up your old job with relative ease? You probably need to take a break from that recruiter & company as well. They shouldve had the foresight...
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    VA Hiring Process

    79Tango replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Yep, you got the "ol' conditional approval" they are either really desperate or you are really special, either way dont let them get lazy with your VetPro. Seriously 120 days flies by and if they...
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    confused about tax home! help!

    79Tango replied to adpiRN's topic in Travel

    What he said
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    VA Hiring Process

    79Tango replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    You are very correct punkhardcore, there is an expedited VetPro and for "select candidates" they will give whats called "temporary privledges" which means you can start ASAP and work for 120 days...
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    run around from travel agencies

    79Tango replied to MSICUNurse131's topic in Travel

    Hah, then you know the deal.... All the good ones are taken & If it sounds too good to be true, then it
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    run around from travel agencies

    79Tango replied to MSICUNurse131's topic in Travel

    Advertising in travel nursing is very similar to the "Free Real Estate booklets" you get at the grocery store. You see a great house in the ad, call the realtor only to find out that one sold, BUT...
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    1st Assignment 1st Day

    79Tango replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

    That sucks you signed a 3month lease.. Usually housing & travel $$ are the places you lose out when this type of thing happens. If it was me, I would just tell the truth and let the recruiter...
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    1st Assignment 1st Day

    79Tango replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

    I think your gut feeling might be right & I would start looking at my options for an exit strategy. Have you updated your resume? You might want to do that as well as contact the other recruiters...
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    VetPro credentialing question

    79Tango replied to Marshall1's topic in Government, Military

    I believe this question has been addressed, the local VA/hiring manager's must include references with your employment profile. Those references have nothing do with what is mailed out through the...
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    Homeowners Vacancy Insurance

    79Tango replied to ukjenn231's topic in Travel

    Ive heard of this happening---They dont want to insure anything "vacant" as people might be tempted to "cash out" on the investment they are most likely upside down on. The place is much more...
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    1st Assignment 1st Day

    79Tango replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

    Ill tell you straight-up, the first 2weeks at any travel job--SUCK! My best advice is to "roll with the punches" and do your thing. The staff will come around, they're probably just feeling you out...
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    Adjusting from Staff to Travel Nursing

    79Tango replied to Queen2u's topic in Travel

    I believe packing up your apartment and moving all of the time would detrimental to a career in travel nursing. The key is keeping a "home of record" or "tax home" and only taking the min...