sweetgurly25

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  1. Time off between assignments?

    sweetgurly25 replied to morningland's topic in Travel

    you dont need a refresher if you are taking 4-6weeks off. just let your recruiter know when you will be

  2. Bakersfield Memorial

    sweetgurly25 posted a topic in Travel

    Anyone worked at Memorial hospital in Bakersfield, CA on the tele stroke unit. any info would be

  3. How to receive mail when traveling

    sweetgurly25 posted a topic in Travel

    I wanted to know how you guys forward or receive mail when you are traveling. I have heard different things to do. Any other

  4. housing ideas in west hills,ca

    sweetgurly25 replied to sweetgurly25's topic in Travel

    thanks for the

  5. Disappointed with travel agencies...

    sweetgurly25 replied to ukjenn231's topic in Travel

    i would move on and find someone i can speak to. There are good recruiters out there that will communicate with you. You just have to find the right one. good

  6. New to travel nursing

    sweetgurly25 replied to Phxbound's topic in Travel

    try banner health. they hire seasonal nurses i dont know about right now but towards the end of the year they hire

  7. Realistic Travel Expectations

    sweetgurly25 replied to Bluebolt's topic in Travel

    1500$ a week for 48hr contract is too low. people make that wth 36/hr in

  8. Disappointed with travel agencies...

    sweetgurly25 replied to ukjenn231's topic in Travel

    I have noticed that as well. i just switch recruiters. there are 300

  9. Bakersfield Memorial

    sweetgurly25 replied to sweetgurly25's topic in Travel

    I have heard its not so bad. You have vegas, LA and san diego within driving distance. there are a lot of travelers there. Hopefully I end up there or somewhere in

  10. Who knew this was so LONELY????

    sweetgurly25 replied to mustang_convt's topic in Travel

    i feel for you too. it gets lonely as a traveler. I have been lucky though finding other travelers to hang out with and now we travel together. The staff can be friendly too but only a few have the...

  11. Have you traveled to Florida?

    sweetgurly25 replied to yukka99's topic in Travel

    morton plant hospital in clearwater is awesome. they are part of the baycare

  12. Contract help Please

    sweetgurly25 replied to StormyD_RN's topic in Travel

    RNs' do not make that low. Taking a payrate that low as a traveler only increases your chances for an audit. ask them to make it between

  13. Internet and/or cable when traveling..

    sweetgurly25 replied to curlygirly77's topic in Travel

    i use netflix or

  14. Contract help Please

    sweetgurly25 replied to StormyD_RN's topic in Travel

    dont wanna sound discouraging but that seems low to me. $400 weekly wage? that working 10$ an hr except i am reading it wrong. you will be making 1100$ without housing. Forget the bonus and add more...

  15. Working schedule?

    sweetgurly25 replied to Hbohn's topic in Travel

    i make sure i speak to the managers about taking time off and self schedule. if they dont do self schedule i dont take the

  16. flexcare medical staffing...

    sweetgurly25 replied to rntraveler2012's topic in Travel

    i liked my recruiter, he worked really hard to get me a job. its a good company. lots of jobs in

  17. How did you choose your agency? What should I ask?

    sweetgurly25 replied to gypsysoul13's topic in Travel

    i agree with multi10. i have noticed nurses who are unhappy posting a lot and thats fine. They need to know it discourages people that want to pursue it though. My experience has been great so far. i...

  18. Who do you use to manage your housing?

    sweetgurly25 replied to Codeman906's topic in Travel

    like NedRN said it all depends. i have found luck posting on craigslist. i have extended stays and i have let the company find me housing. its best to go with what you are comfortable with and what is...

  19. Favorite cities/locations you've traveled?

    sweetgurly25 replied to Traveldee's topic in Travel

    kinda like being the new kid. you don't have to impress anyone to fit in. show you are skillful and you are good to go. plus no meetings and politics to deal

  20. Cross Country Travel

    sweetgurly25 replied to AuNaturelle's topic in Travel

    your best bet is to drive the car that is what traveling is all about. shipping is expensive and flying there means you need a rental car which cuts into your pay. thats part of the fun and criteria...

  21. Nightmare start to an assignment!!

    sweetgurly25 replied to NurseRies's topic in Travel

    i hope you are ok. what agency it's

  22. Las Vegas ER

    sweetgurly25 replied to RNFiona's topic in Travel

    yes 9 pts is about and one cna for 36 pts. it was a nightmare. dont get me started on their outdated charting

  23. Las Vegas ER

    sweetgurly25 replied to RNFiona's topic in Travel

    except you plan on loosing your license i wouldnt work in sunrise. One of the worst hospitals i have ever worked at. i did MS/tele

  24. At a crossroads....is travel nursing an option?

    sweetgurly25 replied to lemur87's topic in Travel

    hospitals expect travelers to hit the ground running. better be

  25. Fellow California (LA) RN to start whole travel process with?

    sweetgurly25 replied to xvii's topic in Travel

    Well welcome to the life of a traveler, it can get lonely. Its hard to find a travel buddy if you don't know them personally. you just have to take a chance and go at it yourself. You will be stronger...