sweetgurly25

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   Tax Season!

   sweetgurly25 replied to AA012's topic in Travel

   deductions?
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   Any one in Sacramento

   sweetgurly25 replied to LoveableICU's topic in Travel

   visit the website or call them
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   Which travel company should I apply to for Tampa?

   sweetgurly25 replied to Swanks916's topic in Travel

   they dump on the seasonals. don't work for the tele floors witt3 or witt 4. the ortho floor gets 7 patients at night and 6 on days.if they don't have enough patients to staff that the seasonal nurse is sent home. they are allowed to cancel you at lease once ever two weeks but that happens a lot in the summer
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   Anyone worked in Kaiser San Jose

   sweetgurly25 replied to sweetgurly25's topic in Travel

   i won't be able to work there till feb but just wanted feedback on how good or bad it is.
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   Any Las Vegas Travel MS Tele Advice ?

   sweetgurly25 replied to JudyFawce's topic in Travel

   i had 8 patient on a tele floor with one aide for the entire of 40 beds. i don't know if it has changed but i worked at sunrise hospital
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   napa valley, ca

   sweetgurly25 posted a topic in Travel

   anyone worked at queen of the valley at napa valley california
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   Which travel company should I apply to for Tampa?

   sweetgurly25 replied to Swanks916's topic in Travel

   bay care does seasonal work. they have several hospitals in that area. they set you up in housing and wages are good. don't work for morton plant though. good luck
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   Texas Hospitals

   sweetgurly25 replied to ERpinup's topic in Travel

   I was a staff nurse for 2 years in texas and i can attest to some of the complaints. However, not all the hospitals are like that. the HCA are notorious for mistreatment and low pay is also common in small cities and towns. I worked for baylor and texas health resource hospitals in dallas and they were pretty decent.
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   First travel gig!

   sweetgurly25 replied to N-Nads's topic in Travel

   Its ok to be nervous. I researched from 1year before i decided to jump on the travel wagon. Your never going to feel fully confident in ALL your skills but thats what makes traveling awesome. You become confident as you are put into uncomfortable situations. When I can't get an IV i call someone else, simple as that. Always remember its all about the patient. Talk to a few recruiters and pick the ones you are comfortable with. Maybe take an assignment close to home so you are not home sick. Good luck
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    Anyone worked in Kaiser San Jose

    sweetgurly25 posted a topic in Travel

    My recruiter is pushing me to work at this place(lots of needs) I have never worked for kaiser and i have heard too many horror stories. Just wanted to know what your experience was good or bad? thanks.
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    Advice on traveling?

    sweetgurly25 replied to JusJami's topic in Travel

    Awww sorry that you had that experience for a first time traveler, it must be discouraging but it gets better. Do more research on the hospitals you are going to, make sure you get other travelers feedback from it. Lay out your demands before you sign a contract with any agencies. At least you were not penalized for ending it early but most agencies wont let that happen. good luck.
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    Thinking about traveling to Tampa, need info! :)

    sweetgurly25 replied to Swanks916's topic in Travel

    Baycare is a good hospital system it has several hospital outside of tampa area. stay away from Morton plant. the housing is spectacular (water front).
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    jury duty

    sweetgurly25 replied to n.a.williams's topic in Travel

    I told them I was working out of state and I was excused
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    Insurance. Take package from each or one main insurance?

    sweetgurly25 replied to gradRN2007's topic in Travel

    obamacare cost me less than $200/month
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    All new, and afraid to get up and go!

    sweetgurly25 replied to Amandaode18's topic in Travel

    Get up and go for it. best thing I did. My first assignment was close to home then the next on was 1500miles from home. I wanted to travel to California so badly but I ended up in las vegas. Spend some time in this website and research hospitals and agencies that way you know what questions to ask. good luck.
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    Is This Common?

    sweetgurly25 replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Travel

    Some agencies are still requiring to speak to references. I know its stupid but get written references just in case.