swansonmail replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Agency Nurses
For what it's worth, I have just finished two travel contracts with Parallon, and did not have any problems whatsoever with the company. On the contrary, pay is timely and accurate, and if a problem...
swansonmail replied to emerjensee's topic in Emergency
I have seen it and used it plenty, already placed by EMS in route.I have never seen it drilled on the ER. We always mention it butSomehow find a way to avoid it. Largely because nobody knows where the...
"ER can be like that as well from what I know of it. Teaching hospitals versus community, inner city trauma, peds, fast track, ICU holds, etc. It really takes a super nurse to be good at all of it, or...
swansonmail replied to L&DNurseLMW's topic in Travel
Loved your insightful replies! I am also about to start traveling and have 2 kids and a supportive hubby to do this with...the girls are homeschooled, so no problem there. My biggest issue is the...
Hello fellow nurses, I am new to travel nursing and need to keep our family of four insured...any suggestions? We are all healthy (no preexisting conditions or meds, no tobacco) and rarely go to the...
swansonmail replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in Emergency
I started as an ER nurse right after my preceptorship as a nursing student over two years ago. I had clinical experience as a medical assistant but none as a nurse. What helped me the most was that I...
swansonmail replied to KlassiiRN's topic in Travel
To avoid heartache, put it in writing, down to the times. Give yourself generous time to accommodate overtime delays at work. It will not break your friendship to do a contract, but it will surely...