SKynardRN

SKynardRN specializes in Med/Surg float, PostPartum.

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1. Are Housing Stipends Tax Free?

   SKynardRN posted a topic in Travel

   Hello All, last time you heard from me I was like a chicken with my head cut off trying to get my first assignment. I am happy to report that I have nearly completed my first assignment, a 12 week in...

2. Intellistaff

   SKynardRN replied to bonesrn's topic in Travel

   I am with them, just got my first contract in mo haven't started yet, but I have a nice agent so far so

3. New to travel-- Is it supposed to be this hard to get a position? PLEASE advise!

   SKynardRN replied to SKynardRN's topic in Travel

   OK, I have been offered a contract in St. Louis at the university hospital. Pay rate isnt great, but I may just take it to get something under my belt. I wont get the contract until tuesday since it...

4. Travel with kids/pets/husbands-- advice?

   SKynardRN replied to SKynardRN's topic in Travel

   yeah, I understand what you are saying. But I dont think pretending that I am not bringing my family along is the best option for me... I am upfront about it, because I fully intend to bring them. If...

5. Travel with kids/pets/husbands-- advice?

   SKynardRN replied to SKynardRN's topic in Travel

   tango, my recruiters are aware i intend to bring my family, but does that make it more difficult to land a position? I wasnt aware that the hospitals knew either

6. Travel with kids/pets/husbands-- advice?

   SKynardRN posted a topic in Travel

   OK so while I am waiting to even land my first travel job, if anyone has traveled with their family please share your experiences!!!! I have 2 kids (age 6 and 3) a hubby and a Pug dog that plan to go...

7. New to travel-- Is it supposed to be this hard to get a position? PLEASE advise!

   SKynardRN replied to SKynardRN's topic in Travel

   thank you everyone for the advice and words of encouragement!! I am still having my agencies apply me to jobs, no more interviews yet. this week I was applied to positions in MO and WI, I have...

8. Is Med/Surg travel possible???

   SKynardRN replied to SKynardRN's topic in Travel

   I figured that was part of the problem, so I have told my recruiters that anything walkthrough will do to get some travel experience under my belt and theb maybe go to ca later. I have been submitted...

9. Is Med/Surg travel possible???

   SKynardRN posted a topic in Travel

   OK, I posted about this maybe 2 weeks ago but I am still boggled. Trying to get my first travel job--- I intended to be leaving in June, so my agency started looking for jobs in mid-May. Its been over...

10. New to travel-- Is it supposed to be this hard to get a position? PLEASE advise!

    SKynardRN replied to SKynardRN's topic in Travel

    thanks larnie, I am glad to hear it isnt abnormal for it to take this long...I guess I am surprised because other people I know who have begun traveling got a position within 2 weeks. I really havent...

11. New to travel-- Is it supposed to be this hard to get a position? PLEASE advise!

    SKynardRN replied to SKynardRN's topic in Travel

    Thank you! that is good to hear. did you find that after working the initial position that getting assignments was

12. New to travel-- Is it supposed to be this hard to get a position? PLEASE advise!

    SKynardRN posted a topic in Travel

    Any advice welcome!!! I have been working as an RN for 2 years now. I am a "floater" and work all areas of med/surg and also Post Partum at a 500+ bed teaching hospital. I am BLS/ACLS cert. My husband...