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  1. Uggh what to do (long)

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    The day after my OP, I text my recruiter and told him I do not plan on returning to work since I don't have housing, while reminding him that I ou agreed to an extension contingent on housing. I guess...

  2. Uggh what to do (long)

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Hey guys just wanted to update you and tell you that everything worked out in my favor. I've been placed in an awesome lakefront apartment and the lease is not in my name! Thank you all for reading my...

  3. Uggh what to do (long)

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Ok I really hoped you would respond and I appreciate your response, but how was this self-inflicted? My recruiter is making the housing promises and then breaking it. I'm trying to make this work and...

  4. Awesome FB Groups for TN

    raindrop posted a topic in Travel

    My 2 favorites are "traveling the country, one hospital at a time". And "travel nursing: places/rooms for rent" ^^ a wealth of information about

  5. Guaranteed Hours

    raindrop replied to shortstuff52's topic in Travel

    umm, it's total BS, you need to find a different company. I am now friends with an old recruiter who left the field a year ago. She recently told me that YOU are not guaranteed hours, but u can bet...

  6. Housing situation from CL

    raindrop posted a topic in Travel

    I responded to a CL ad about taking over the rent for a woman during the summer while she is out-of-state. She is a Pharmacy Student and seemed nice enough. The apartment is furnished with her...

  7. I feel like a total jerk!!

    raindrop posted a topic in Travel

    My current assignment has been iffy with travelers since Spring, only wanting to give 4-6 week contracts. My contract is up soon, and as of last week, my recruiter wasnt sure if I was going to get...

  8. Ned!!

    raindrop posted a topic in Travel

    Hello hello hello!! ok I need your advice! I've been at the same assignment for 5 months. I love this city so much I don't want to leave just yet. Hospital said they would like me to join the team and...

  9. Ned!!

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    It was 5/hr to carry the pager and time1/2 if you are called

  10. Ned!!

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Thank you for responding Ned. I couldn't believe the pay package they told me I'd get for any call that I signed up for. Big bucks!! they said tgw training would be 6 months total and ID learn all...

  11. Ned!!

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Small as in 4 operating rooms total. I know they do some ortho cases (ORIF, rotator cuff) but I am not so sure about knee replacements, eye surgery, vascular. Mainly gallbladder, ORIF, appendectomy,...

  12. Rental Car

    raindrop replied to Muggle721's topic in Travel

    I know someone who went to Akaska and she took the bus everywhere. She said taking the bus got real old, real fast. She was counting down the weeks until her assignment ended. I don't really really...

  13. I feel trapped

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Well thank you for the advice. This is not something that I ever expected to happen. I'm going to enjoy my time here while I'm still here. If I keep getting extended, I have 9 months left. I...

  14. I feel trapped

    raindrop posted a topic in Travel

    I bought a condo in my hometown recently. With my mortgage + assessment + taxes, I am still paying less money than if I were renting. I love my condo and I look forward to having my nephews and sister...

  15. I feel trapped

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Mortgage + assessment + taxes are just under 600/month. It's that low bc I put 20% down. I could probably rent this out for 900/month. The thing is, the renters will do damage that I will end up...

  16. wish this forum would add a new sticky

    raindrop posted a topic in Travel

    For travel nurses who are looking to room with other travel nurses :). Im hoping to be in NYC or Califirnia by early July. If any travelers are heading in those directions at that time and wouldn't...

  17. is it fair to negotiate after contract has been presented?

    raindrop replied to michlynn's topic in Travel

    This is what I do and it works for me. Recruiter calls and tells me about an opportunity in XYZ. I ask them what the numbers are, I want to know everything, including travel pay, guaranteed hours,...

  18. wish this forum would add a new sticky

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    I should get an A for effort. Oh well. I'll check out

  19. 6 hour layover at the LAX - enough time to get Livescan?

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Thank u all for making me feel better about

  20. 6 hour layover at the LAX - enough time to get Livescan?

    raindrop posted a topic in Travel

    Taking a last minute vaca in 2 weeks and I may purposely arrange for a long layover at LAX, looks like 6 hours is the longest. I think that will be enough time to jump in a cab and get my fingerprints...

  21. wish this forum would add a new sticky

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    I'd rather find a roomate on AN than craigslist. We coujd exchange names, check out the persons LinkedIn, fb,

  22. is it fair to negotiate after contract has been presented?

    raindrop replied to michlynn's topic in Travel

    My current recruiter is easy and I never try to negotiate with him bc I feel like he is being extremely fair. But in thd past, my recruiters act like there is no room for negotions bc this is what...

  23. 6 hour layover at the LAX - enough time to get Livescan?

    raindrop replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Thanks guys!! I'll look into the nearest legit site and go for it. The biggest Int' airport that I frequently use is O'Hare and I would not attempt leaving O'Hare for something like this bc the...

  24. My family and friends just don't get it lol

    raindrop posted a topic in Travel

    Welp, I'm on my new assignment in a major city. I found housing on Craigslist as a sublet. Finding my own housing saved me a lot of money, but I almost gave up and let agency find housing for me. Got...

  25. Scared of owing money

    raindrop posted a topic in Travel

    I recently bought a condo for dirt cheap and the HOA fees are only 150/month. I put a good amount down, and my monthly mortgage + taxes is only 250/mo + 150/mo HOA. The Hoa includes everything except...