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    Where do most traveling nurses stay? And how do you fit all the things you'll need?

    jodyangel replied to Inlocd454's topic in Travel

    What I'm saying is after it's all said and done it's not more than being staff that's
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    Where do most traveling nurses stay? And how do you fit all the things you'll need?

    jodyangel replied to Inlocd454's topic in Travel

    So how much did your apt run. If I'm making $1100/week and have to pay $200/week for an apt then my usable wages becomes $900. Before eating or
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    Where do most traveling nurses stay? And how do you fit all the things you'll need?

    jodyangel replied to Inlocd454's topic in Travel

    Ummm so where do you Put this mattress?? You still have to pay for Some sort of housing
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    Is traveling REALLY all that AND SOME???!!

    jodyangel replied to NurseLizabeeRN's topic in Travel

    LOL! Ok not sure what you thought I meant. I checked into extended stay places and it would of cost me $1000/ month. Sorry but that's a Big bite I can't afford. Hubby found me a room in someone's...
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    Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    jodyangel replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    Ok good to know. I am now looking for a room. $1000/ month for an extended stay. No good lol. Chatting via text to someone now who wants to rent a small room for $400/
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    Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    jodyangel replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    ...actually tho I haven't emailed the contract back. Am I
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    Where do most traveling nurses stay? And how do you fit all the things you'll need?

    jodyangel replied to Inlocd454's topic in Travel

    I'm sort of panicking at this point
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    Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    jodyangel replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    I signed the contract Ned. I am obligated. Now if I can find a place to lay my head without sacrificing too much $$$ I'll be
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    Where do most traveling nurses stay? And how do you fit all the things you'll need?

    jodyangel replied to Inlocd454's topic in Travel

    The problem is that without taking the stipend it's not enough pay. With it the pay is ok but I can't find a place to stay for less than $70/ night. Too much :
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    Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    jodyangel replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    Well I went with a recommendation from a friend. It's very hard to negotiate when you've never done this
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    Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    jodyangel replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    Well I have no choice. I cannnot find a local job quickly enough and my mortgage will come due ect ect...so a girl has to do what a girl has to
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    Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    jodyangel replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    ...so I need to ask them Exactly what I'll see in My pocket? They did tell me OT was $40/hr. They didn't mention I wouldn't see that in My
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    Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    jodyangel replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    I'm confused. I thought if I work OT the pay goes to me? What do you mean by it goes to the
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    Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    jodyangel replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    As I understood the reason for paying a low hourly rate was to tax shelter most of your money. The per diem and housing money is not
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    How much???

    jodyangel posted a topic in Travel

    So I'm about to try my first assignment traveling. After talking with my recruitor, I'll bring home $1200-$1300/ week. But then I have to pay for a hotel room and eat food ect out of that salary. So I...
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    Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    jodyangel replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    ...what's wrong with $40 OT
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    Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    jodyangel replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    Ned I've never traveled. I have fears and am trying to figure out the best course for me. The salarys are estimates. We can let this thread
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    NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

    jodyangel replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Def. Some babies fall apart after getting to postpartum. Read the book...all the answers are there. Good luck! I just
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    Grunting

    jodyangel replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It sounds like whining. Listen to the video
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    Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    jodyangel replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    BD wow...well I've made between $65,000 and $80,000 working full time. I'm from NJ..south jersey and recently relocated to NC. I made 34.00/hr here in NC. Not sure how you find roomates tho..part of...
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    How much???

    jodyangel replied to jodyangel's topic in Travel

    Oh and my hourly pay is $8.00/ hr. But then added on is the per diem pay and housing...all tax
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    How much???

    jodyangel replied to jodyangel's topic in Travel

    BD RN I wouldn't call it crazy money. I have to pay my regular bills out of it plus find somewhere to live lol. I have a mortgage payment, car payment, multiple bills. So it's slightly higher than my...
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    Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    jodyangel replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    Lol typo!!
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    Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    jodyangel replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    Well it might be the medium salary...but not in nursing. I have a recruitor I'm working with and she quoted the $1400/ week to me for 36 hrs. The staff job I just left paid $11,000/week. Clear. So...
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    Nodding off...

    jodyangel posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok so a few months ago I was nodding while sitting with a group of nurses at 3am. I had no patient assignment at the time. I work nightshift. Another employee .. Instead of tapping me, called the...