DinatravelerRN replied to suzanne4's topic in Travel
I think listening to other nurses experiences goes further then what a blog says.....talk to your friends & co-workers. We all know someone who has traveled. I think the most important thing is to ask questions and keep asking them until you unde...
DinatravelerRN replied to larniegrl's topic in Travel
I agree it's all about working with someone you can trust and who actually takes the time to explain things to you....some of us need to have it broken down again and again. I always try to do a really high paying position even if it's a crappy locat...
I'm not going to go back and forth with my experience, I'm not nor will I ever bash another company, I'm just giving my experience. Yes I did need someone to take the time and explain to me the way pay packages work, stipen's , housing, car, blended ...
I work with Flexcare Medical Staffing!!! They are amazing....such a wonderful company! Best of luck to you....please let me know if I can be a resource for you!!
Hi Lindsey, I would explore your options, and see what the pay packages are they present to you. I have traveled with a few different companies, and I by far have had the best experience with Flexcare. It wasn't the pay, the job, or the location it ...
If it's your passion nothing should stop you from taking the job!! Plus I like to think of my commute as time to unwind on the way home!! Good luck...listen to your heart!!
I work with Flexcare Medical Staffing! It's by far the best company I've ever worked for! I have a great recruiter who listens to what I want not just what she needs to fill! I suggest avoiding the BIG companies they have big overhead, I've compared ...
DinatravelerRN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing
CVICU/ICU!!! I LOVE it!!! I work as a traveler so I'm always in new environments, working with different types of nurses.....the moment I get bored it's on to the next assignment!! Prior experience: Tele, ED, PACU, Cathlab, L&D.....I've did it al...
I have my CA license and a compact license......I say during the summer months leave Arizona when the job market goes down the drain and go to CA, one of my travel buddies does that.....I think the market in CA is always HOT, I just took an assignmen...
DinatravelerRN replied to strawboss's topic in Travel
I agree if you want to travel and make money I would get your license in as many states as you can!!I wouldn't worry about finding a job, I'm a 100% confident you will continue to have work! I have been traveling for several years now, and I will say...
DinatravelerRN replied to jack4408's topic in Travel
Oh I'm sure you will love Flexcare!!I love that they don't advertise that just means less wasted money and more money in my pocket!! Plus "word of mouth" goes a lot further in my book! Who are you working with? I'm out in CA getting ready to start at...
DinatravelerRN replied to Malt123's topic in Agency
Flexcare Medical Staffing if you want to travel in CA!! I typically like to explore my options and see what other agencies are offering and every single time they have by far the best pay! When I travel I want to make money, work a lot of hours and b...
DinatravelerRN replied to Marissa00's topic in Agency
I've worked with a few travel agencies, and I say ask around listen to other Travelers. I asked and did my research online, I went with a company located in CA (after a few not so fun travel assignments with the "other" guys) I have been having a won...
DinatravelerRN replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Relations
I agree Facebook is not the place to vent....I'm really sorry that happened to you! My fiance has a strict policy he will not be "friends" with anyone from work on facebook, he says it's dangerous!!
DinatravelerRN replied to jack4408's topic in Travel
I'm a seasoned traveler and I would stay clear of BIG companies they always have big overhead which = less money in our pockets!! I did my research and talked and listened to other travelers and I went with Flexcare, they are a top 10 company yet the...
I got this from a website thought it was good info: Top 5 States The best paying states for Registered Nurses to earn a salary are California $85,080, Massachusetts $81,780, Hawaii $80,020, New Jersey $74,990, and Maryland $76,330. Top 5 Metropolitan...
DinatravelerRN replied to ICUgeek's topic in Travel
Money is important, Location is important.....but I have to agree my experience with my recruiter is what really mattered!! You leave your friends & family, your out of your comfort zone with no one to run to when your just having one of those da...
DinatravelerRN replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Travel
Hello my fellow Travelers!!! I encourage anyone who can.... to do at least one assignment!! It's the best decision I have ever made! A few years ago I decided to start a new chapter in my life and I decided I wanted to try out traveling......and I ha...