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I had a very complex case in a pediatric CVICU. Grandmother let everyone know she was a nurse and was very intrusive (videotaping, giving advice, demanding odd things, attempting to sneak visitors in after hours, etc). Grandfather stated he was a taxi driver... because he went to nursing school, graduated and decided it was not for him. He did pull out a copy of his nursing license from his waller but was otherwise very polite and compliant.

Gagging just reading about this... the guy drinking the sputum. Ick.

I watched in horror as my gastroschisis NICU patient projectile vomited into her dads mouth! He then proceeded to dry heave in the sink... poor guy couldn't throw it back up.

I have only ever worked for Baycare mobile Pool and enjoyed working in their 3 NICUs. Don't know of anywhere else that has a similar setup.

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VeroRN is a company that staffs for travel assignments in Guam. My recruiter is ****** ****** I am looking to travel there later this year. A friend has been there for years now in the NICU. She loves it. Housing is provided. She does recommend renting a car which can be done for $400ish. It can take 4-6 weeks to for your RN license to be processed.

My husband received his BSN and then served in the Navy for a decade. He recommends getting a degree first. It affords you more opportunities. You will be able to enter as an officer which is also a step up. ROTC might be another alternative. They do have a Navy Nurse Corps option. There is also a NROTC Scholarship Program that awards select applicants scholarships and they receive full tuition, books stipend, educational fees and other financial benefits. I attended a direct entry RN program with someone who switched from pediatric nurse practitioner to the family nurse practitioner program because the air force was willing to foot the bill.

I don't think it would hurt to go part time if you have the option. Remaining employed looks good on the resume and you can support your way through school. If acute care clinicals get in the way of work you can always change it up at that time.

My husband just took a job at a pediatric hospital in PA as a an acute care PNP making approximately $90000 per year. I don't remember the exact figure as he initially worked in another department as an RN while waiting for credentialing to come through. They made up a very nice hourly rate for him based on what his salary is/would be regularly.

I ended up taking a travel assignment at HUP. So far I enjoy the unit and the staff so much that I extended my contract. I only wish they had per diem positions. I'm still trying to decide whether to go staff in the area, keep searching for a per diem spot, or travel away from home intermittently.

I did an assignment in Boston last year because a friend wanted to travel together and your contract quote sounds about right. The East coast generally pays lower than the West. Made half of what I normally make as a traveler in California.

8 years... I picked up an additional per diem job at a nearby hospital after 4 years. Worked NICU in both hospitals.

I will be moving to Philadelphia within the next few months. Hubby just accepted a position as a PICU NP at CHOP. Any thoughts on level 3 NICUs in the area? I would like to work per diem in the city. I will very likely pick up a job on the side whether it be a travel spot in a nearby city/state or another per diem gig. I have worked at several children hospitals as staff and as a traveler. I have my MSN and CCRN. While I prefer to work solely in NICU, I have had my share of PICU and CVICU floating experience. Would love to hear recommendations on hospitals, units, and any relocation advice my fellow nurses might have.

I worked with Aya in MA for a Boston assignment. Did not have a good experience with the company. Loved Boston. I have worked with Rise Medical Staffing (mainly west coast assignment availability), Fastaff and Medical Solutions over the years. Have enjoyed working with my recruiters at each of those companies.

CMPC in San Francisco, CA - Will get sick kids. I never floated. Scheduling is a a little chaotic for everyone. (Medical Solutions) CHOC in Orange, CA - Floated frequently to PICU and CVICU but enjoyed working there. Traveler friendly hospital. Self scheduled. Never had mandatory changed dates on schedule. (Rise Medical Staffing) Kaiser Roseville in Roseville, CA - Cush job. No float unit. Set schedule. (Fastaff) Sutter Roseville in Roseville, CA - Chill unit. Usually prefer travelers who have mother/baby experience which I did not. Many nurses have gone to work for Kaiser. (Medical Solutions) BIDMC in Boston, MA - Not very many super sick kids. Feeder grower land for travelers with CPAP thrown in here and there. (Aya Healthcare)

As of February 2015 CHOC has no set scrub policy. No t-shirts and no hoodies are the only limitations.

Thanks. I work nights on the east coast and thought I'd reach out to fellow nurses on the west coast to see if anyone currently employed had insight. The attire policy I received only addressed professional appearing dress. I'll be calling the human resources department when I am awake at the same time their offices are open. :)

What is the uniform policy at Children's Hospital of Orange County? I will be working in the NICU. Thanks.

Kaiser Roseville with Fastaff for NICU nurses is paying $55 an hour. This is the base hourly rate. Per diem (housing & meals and incidentals) is in addition to the hourly rate but lower than medical solutions. I am currently working here. Sutter Roseville with Medical Solutions is paying right under the $50 mark (combined rate). I was quoted an hourly rate close to $20 however the per diem is significantly higher than what is offered through the other company at Kaiser. I might be picking up extra shifts at this location.

Did you end up taking the L&D position at Kaiser in Roseville? I am leaning towards a 13 week assignment in the NICU.

I went from full time to per diem after working full time for two years. I worked another 3 years as per diem. I recently picked up an additional casual per diem position that only required 2 shifts a month. Now that I am traveling the casual per diem job works towards proving that I have a tax home / permanent residence. That said, I did not have trouble finding a travel position. PS. Most hospitals will not allow you to go from staff (FT, PT or per diem) to accepting a travel position at the same hospital without a select period of time between employment.

Our school required a review course. It was worth it to me. Everyone in our class that took the Hurst review course passed the NCLEX on their first try.

I work in the NICU at All Children's Hospital in St Pete and we have numerous NNPs here.

Pay isn't great in the Tamps/St. Petersburg area for new grads. All Children's Hospital is the lowest paying hospital starting at $20.12/h and only $1.50 weekend differential. Tampa General just upped their pay by $3 or $4 an hour, however I don't know what the starting pay was.