Liketravln

Liketravln has 9 years experience and specializes in Pediatrics.

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1. Nurses RX..who has traveled with them?

   Liketravln replied to copeRN's topic in Travel

   I agree with NedRN about talking with other agencies. I didn't find NursesRX to have the most "mature" or honest recruiters. I made the decision not to work with them and have contacts with several...

2. Northern california hospitals to avoid

   Liketravln replied to 1Travelnurse's topic in Travel

   RNFiona, did your friend detail how travelers were not treated well? Was it scheduling or assignment load or something else?

3. Rude recruiter!!!

   Liketravln replied to ERjunkie38's topic in Travel

   I had a recruiter (4 years ago) submit my application at an East Coast (Florida) hospital that we never discussed!!! The manager called me for a telephone interview! I'm sure I sounded like a moron...

4. Any pediatric floor travelers?

   Liketravln replied to gypsysoul14's topic in Travel

   YES! There are many general pediatrics travel assignments. Be aware highest needs are during the winter season. I have traveled for the last 3 years and have not had any problems securing a gen peds...

5. Any older travelers out there?

   Liketravln replied to drivesbarefoot's topic in Travel

   It's certainly not like that nasty MTV show about travel nurses (unless you want that I guess). I didn't start traveling until mid 40's and I have met many other "mature" travelers and made new...

6. Moving from NYC to Augusta, GA.

   Liketravln replied to crabbyng's topic in Georgia Nursing

   Hope your move to Augusta went smoothly. I have an opportunity to apply for a travel nurse job in Augusta, how do you like the area? Curious if you feel it is safe, fun, etc.

7. Traveler ISO short term housing near Banner Desert for Jan-Apr 2013

   Liketravln replied to Liketravln's topic in Arizona Nursing

   ADN2003, There were lots of choices for short term housing here in Mesa. I found a one bedroom @1.5 miles from Banner Desert/Cardon Children's. It's called Stonegate Apartments. It's on S. Alma...

8. Traveler ISO short term housing near Banner Desert for Jan-Apr 2013

   Liketravln replied to Liketravln's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Thanks everyone! It's too hard to decide on a place without seeing it. I think I may have to find something after I get there. Thanks for all the

9. Traveler ISO short term housing near Banner Desert for Jan-Apr 2013

   Liketravln posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

   First time traveling with spouse and am searching for short term furnished housing near Banner Desert/Cardon Children's. I will be working at Cardon and understand that due to traffic and just the...

10. Travelers Conference?

    Liketravln replied to northcalgirl's topic in Travel

    Getting excited about the conference, my first one. Looking forward to meeting other travelers and getting some fantastic advice! See you all

11. Kaiser LA, San Jose, San Fran- who's been?

    Liketravln replied to NYCRN82's topic in Travel

    Thank you Cali! Your post helped me decide not to submit to Kaiser! Would be nice to just take care of the patients without all the

12. Houston Texas

    Liketravln replied to lollieab's topic in Travel

    I'm in Houston now, at Texas Children's. Yup, this place is huge. I searched Craigslist (I know, kinda scary) but have been lucky and found furnished rooms for rent, it's really close to the medical...

13. Yuma Regional Medical Center

    Liketravln replied to Nurse Rhondy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi Rhondy, How do you like it at YRMC so far? I'm thinking of taking a travel position there and have seen many mixed reviews. Thanks!

14. Just said "yes" to a travel job and a prestigious hospital wants to hire me

    Liketravln replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Tango! I'm thinking it's a bullying tactic (as it is an AMN co.) Hope they don't try to take it out of my bank acct! BTW-love your profile

15. Just said "yes" to a travel job and a prestigious hospital wants to hire me

    Liketravln replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also verbally accepted a travel job, submitted all of my documentation, but never signed the actual contract. Now due to family issues, I called to tell the recruiter I have to decline the offer,...