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    VetPro credentialing question

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

    Think of it as getting a security clearance. Some of it is overkill and often redundant but will pay off in the end. Plus you only have to go through it once, after this you are G2G at all VA's...
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    One year outpost experience enough to do agency nursing?

    79Tango replied to New.RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you have at least 12months and ACLS/PALS, you should be plenty
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    Nitty gritty of pay rates

    79Tango replied to msnurse14's topic in Travel

    To give an example of what Ms Baglady is saying---In Houston the locals are getting $37/HR and travelers are getting $31/HR & $960/month housing (which is the same rate, just broken down...
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    VetPro credentialing question

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

    Also, when you call the VA try to get a fax# from HR and ask if they will use a faxed copy until the orginals are mailed in. You must then contact your references with the fax# and tell them to...
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    VetPro credentialing question

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

    You have some valid concerns and most likely you are in for a very long wait.. I would get a good email contact for the HR person and let them know the situation and new people to contact, ASAP. You...
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    Need Advice

    79Tango replied to dorie43rn's topic in Travel

    Rainkat, you might look into working an Indian Health Service contract.. Many of those locations actually require an RV and some of the hospitals have onsite hook-ups for
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    Nitty gritty of pay rates

    79Tango replied to msnurse14's topic in Travel

    You could expect to make about what the locals make + enough $$ to cover your housing expenses.. Anyone promising more than that is most likely full of
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    Agency nursing in Houston TX?

    79Tango replied to flexmed's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know a company actively seeking 20 MedSurg & 5 Spinal Cord RNs for a contract at the Houston VA Hospital. Ive known a few people work for them in the past so its legit. If you are interested,...
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    How long to get on board with Veteran Affairs?

    79Tango replied to finallyRN7's topic in Government, Military

    CNS, I cannot tell you anything about that specific location but will say you seem to be ahead of the game. Fingerprinting and Vetpro is the name of the game. Ive seen people wait weeks and weeks...
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    VA Hospital Travelers

    79Tango replied to gnursjr2's topic in Travel

    How did that contract work out for you? Word on the street says the Houston VA is looking for MedSurg travelers again. There is a company advertising 20 new slots including the Spinal Cord
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    Does this sound like a decent rate?

    79Tango replied to gnursjr2's topic in Travel

    Depending on what unit you are working & how much the housing costs it sounds OK. Maybe tell them to keep the bonus and pay you $2/hr
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    Ever lost a job offer because of your reference?

    79Tango replied to lily1289's topic in General Nursing

    FYI: If you sign an "information release" they may be speaking to people and checking references you did not
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    Terminating a contract

    79Tango replied to RNTRAVLR's topic in Travel

    Most of all of the travel contracts Ive seen have a clause saying "This can be terminated at any time by either party without
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    Questions about per diem agency work

    79Tango replied to NeuroNP's topic in Agency Nurses

    Do you have PALS? I wouldnt even stress the PEDs competency exams.. First, most VA Hospitals dont have PEDs and second if its an agency just tell them you dont do PEDs. They will find somewhere else...
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    Help! Curious about overtime in california

    79Tango replied to Deliatraveler's topic in Travel

    You might want to research the CA OT laws.. I thought you got OT after 8hrs no matter what, out
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    How much money did you save?

    79Tango replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Travel

    You seem like the total package, 25, single with no kids, loves to ski and lots of $$ saved up! Where you been my whole life? One thing to consider if you are not going to keep a "tax-home" in FL is...
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    medical staffing agency

    79Tango replied to tina1111's topic in General Nursing

    How would you even know what "overcharging" them is, if you dont know your operating/start up costs? If it was simple matter of slapping a low-ball bid togther and getting a contract--EVERYBODY...
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    TaleMed - anyone know of this company?

    79Tango replied to connie12's topic in Travel

    Pretty much all of the "rating sites" are really just recruiting sites and places for Agencies to advertise.. (even the ones that say there is no money in it for them). Sorry this has happened to...
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    medical staffing agency

    79Tango replied to tina1111's topic in General Nursing

    How much is your workman's comp, payroll tax, liabilty insurance, recruiting, accounting and payroll services cost? Once you figure all that out you can add that to what you will pay your employees...
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    No less than what I expected...

    79Tango replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    You should at least get some clarification on what you were paid and why. Even if they do have excuses, you want to hear them! Also, make sure you have your letter of recomendation, clinical &...
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    Banner Thunderbird

    79Tango replied to Doodleit's topic in Travel

    I knew an ICU traveler from Banner Thunderbird who worked nights for almost a year in 2008/2009. Im not sure if he was ever canceled but he was paying $1600/month rent with no
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    Waiting on first contract = scary!

    79Tango replied to jab3da's topic in Travel

    Stay with it and things will happen. Murphy's Law says as soon as you accept Minot, ND all the jobs that you really wanted will start calling. You should ask your recruiter about the Indian...
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    Houston Texas

    79Tango replied to lollieab's topic in Travel

    The VA in Houston has used MedSurg and Chemo travelers in the past. The problem is it takes several months to get through the credentialing
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    Waiting on first contract = scary!

    79Tango replied to jab3da's topic in Travel

    Its probably going to get even tougher to find a job after Jan. I know TONS of people that take off Nov-Dec, then start back up again Jan.1. Most of these people have there choice of assignments and...
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    Contract Problems...Experienced Travelers PLEASE help!!

    79Tango replied to OwensMomRN's topic in Travel

    I have just never heard of anyone making an extra $7/hr for working weekends or weekends