79Tango

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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

    Not True at All. Maybe montentary penalty for them, but nothing for
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    Contract Problems...Experienced Travelers PLEASE help!!

    79Tango replied to OwensMomRN's topic in Travel

    Specifying a contract to have certain dates off (birthdays, weddings, family) is not exactly what we talking
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    Who not to trust!!

    79Tango replied to oldmanrn68's topic in Agency Nurses

    Circulating RN?/ You should be able to get min $37HR package.. I know there are a TON of OR contracts in AZ with Indian Health right now, the nice thing about them is they will take a license from...
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    A good answer to those who ask our salary

    79Tango replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    "As for those that keep reminding me that someone beat me to it with the posting here on AN and or FB. Good for you all that you saw it somewhere else first. I can't follow up every post here on AN...
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    Anyone worked on a reservation before?

    79Tango replied to Bridget O'Malley's topic in General Nursing

    I am fairly versed on Chinle and working 7on7off. Are you working a 13month or a 13week contract? I wouldnt sign up for more than 3months if you have never traveled! Most likely you will need to...
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    Travel position turned permanent

    79Tango replied to NYRN315's topic in Travel

    You will need to negotiate it into your contract or go behind the agencies back to get hired
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    Do travel nurses make more$?

    79Tango replied to jab3da's topic in Travel

    I dont think you are missing anything.. Most companies (anyone reputable) will actually make you sign something and provide proof that you have a "tax home". Completion bonuses?? No such
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    Job opening for FNP in Missouri

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

    I went to the website and did not see anything listed for NP... How many patients a day & what certifications are required? Also, what is the salary range & housing costs for the area?...
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    Is their a way i can get a hospital to pay for nursing school

    79Tango replied to cellphone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldnt exactly count on the military either.. They are drawing down and have gotten extremely
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    Oncology RN Forced to Resign

    79Tango replied to Done's topic in General Nursing

    "Also, I went to a federally approved drug testing clinic. Same clinic as companies and coroorations use for background checks" Unless someone from your work drove you to this place and monitored you...
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    Oncology RN Forced to Resign

    79Tango replied to Done's topic in General Nursing

    I am confused too.. I am not sure what your "outgoing, bubbly personality" has to do with documentation or lack therof. Typically if they have a suspicion, you get pulled off the floor and made to...
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    Travel as a team?

    79Tango replied to jab3da's topic in Travel

    Right on, you guys should do fine then.. The reason I asked is sometimes the hospital wants one and not the other. Ive known husband/wife teams that have had trouble because one was ER and the other...
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    Is it okay to use two agencies at once?

    79Tango replied to soon2btraveling's topic in Travel

    Its more than ok. You might want to add a third company for good measure.. Just make sure you do not get "double submitted" somewhere. That is when 2 companies submit your profile to the same hospital...
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    Travel as a team?

    79Tango replied to jab3da's topic in Travel

    It depends on what dept you guys work and when you want to work it.. If both of your skills are in demand you should have no problem.. Right now in Phx there are 2 hospitals posting multple travel...
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    VA Travel Nurse Corp

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

    You might have to make an IG complaint but I doubt it goes anywhere. In fact, until you know exactly what the hold-up is I wouldnt.. You dont want to get black-balled & Govt employees are...
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    Contract Problems...Experienced Travelers PLEASE help!!

    79Tango replied to OwensMomRN's topic in Travel

    Ive seen 100's of contracts and never seen one that listed specific days off or even scheduling for the matter. That would be a stupid for a company/hospital to agree to something like that... What...
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    Contract Problems...Experienced Travelers PLEASE help!!

    79Tango replied to OwensMomRN's topic in Travel

    Thank you, have a nice Thanksgiving yourself.. I am not trying to be a jerk here but seriously-- How did your company screw up the contract? You are getting the hours and the $$ listed right? I also...
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    Contract Problems...Experienced Travelers PLEASE help!!

    79Tango replied to OwensMomRN's topic in Travel

    OP, you might want to start packing your bags.. If they decide to keep you it will only be until January because its hard to recruit between Thanksgiving & New Year's. Also, do you really expect...
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    Contract Problems...Experienced Travelers PLEASE help!!

    79Tango replied to OwensMomRN's topic in Travel

    "Now I have called my recruiter, the manager, and the woman who handles the contracts (Turns out this woman does not answer her phone or return calls. My recruiter and the manager have also tried to...
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    VA Travel Nurse Corp

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

    I have worked VA Travel on and off for the last 5 years & NONE of it was with the Travel Corps. You need to find an agency that specializes in Govt contracts and go that route. After you are...
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    benefits, stipends etc available

    79Tango replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Travel

    I typically get about $135/month cell phone allowence. I know there are others that get much more than
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    Lake Havasu Regional

    79Tango replied to chocolateskye's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Have you considered Parker AZ? The Indian Hospital there uses MedSurg and ER travelers for sure. I know someone that is in a fully furnished trailer right on the water making pretty good money....
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    YRMC in Yuma

    79Tango replied to RosesrReder's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Jessy, did you ever make it to Yuma? I have recently been contacted about ICU jobs at Yuma Regional as well as St Mary's in
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    Benifits for paying more at Duke vs MUSC

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

    Not over here in the Govt Contractor world.. We dont care if your from Duke or Crapstan Univ.. What matters is being board certified, clean license/background, certifications like DEA, ACLS &...
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    Help! Should I take this assignment if I get an interview/offer?

    79Tango replied to ctnurse420's topic in Travel

    That sounds like a sweet little deal, yeah it will be old people but so what... I can think of worse places to spend the winter--seriously! You just need to find out how much the housing costs.. Can...