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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 other agencies. Good luck.

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

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 repeating "where are you located? how did you get my...

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 position. The first one was at a Navajo reservation...

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 friends. It's about your attitude and sense of adventure...

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. Thanks!

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 whole size of the Phoenix area, that I should stay so...

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 School Road. Their one bedroom starts at $777/month for...

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 advice!

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

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 fluff

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 center area also. The only issue with travel jobs ...

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! Judy

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 pic!:heartbeat

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, which is to start Jan 4, 2012. The recruiter told me...

Have you started your position at Banner Thunderbird? I was just asked to fill a position in January and am still debating it. Please let me know how you like the facility and people. Thanks!

I'll be on the adolescent unit. I'll look you up.

Wendy, how's your assignment going? I will start on Tues, bit excited. Hope to run into you there. (not been able to PM)

I worked an assignment with Medical Solutions. As with above post, my recruiter stayed in contact and was very accessible. It is a low taxable rate (keep all your receipts related to the assignment) Taking the stipend helped with my net pay. My recru...

Hello fellow pedi nurses. I've been lucky and have found 3 peds positions since Oct. I've used Medical Solutions and Clinical One. Look on website for The Right Solutions. If you want to PM me with specific questions, feel free, and would appreciate...

I just started traveling Oct 2010 and have worked 3 peds nursing positions. The first was in a pediatric outpatient clinic, the following 2 are general peds med units. The jobs are out there. Keep looking, you'll find them. Try Medical Solutions, Cli...

Did you get the job at CHP? I used to work there, it's a great place to learn!

Have you started your assignment at J. Hopkins and do you like it? I hope to start there mid June on there peds/adolescent unit and also am worried about finding a place to live short term. Any advice on how to find subletting would be appreciated. T...

It's a tough decision for sure to be away from your spouse for any extended period of time. I started traveling in Oct and have been apart from my husband for 6 mos, due to both our jobs. Tough as it is to be apart, my job is rewarding to me and he u...

Have an interview for travel position at John's Hopkins. Any suggestions on where to live? I'm leaning toward an extended stay hotel, not so much an apartment. Thanks for any ideas.