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  1. Travel Nursing in Compact States

    Traveldee replied to granadina's topic in Travel

    Granadina what's your specialty? Maybe consider Cross Country if you haven't talked to them yet. Yes they're large, but they quickly helped me find a good first assignment in a compact state (even...

  2. Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse

    Traveldee replied to adzam08's topic in Travel

    My staff positions used CST's, yes. Travel assignment does have some RN's who are trained to scrub, but they also employ CST's. Usually the RN is just expected to

  3. Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse

    Traveldee replied to adzam08's topic in Travel

    Haha that's funny Ned about the posts. You're right, sounds like we're on the same page. :) Your comment about C sections made me think of something. Don't be afraid to say when you need help. You are...

  4. Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse

    Traveldee replied to adzam08's topic in Travel

    Well, I am a week away from finishing my first L&D contract, so I can tell you what this experience has been like. Just know that it will be different wherever you go. :) 1. Can't really speak to...

  5. Overweight travel nurses!!

    Traveldee replied to namroRN's topic in Travel

    Go for it! I ran my tail off as a staff nurse and that hasn't changed as a traveler. If you can do your job now you should be fine as a traveler physically. Sometimes what I find harder is just the...

  6. Newbie Q's

    Traveldee replied to HarleyNrs's topic in Travel

    The hospital my friend traveled to? I believe it was medsurg at Cornell and her contract was through

  7. Newbie Q's

    Traveldee replied to HarleyNrs's topic in Travel

    Talked to a traveler who worked in NY this past year and it took her 2 weeks to get her license. I've heard in general that it's 2-8 weeks processing time. You also have to take 2 classes to apply for...

  8. Questions about housing stipend

    Traveldee replied to 21strawberry's topic in Travel

    What I've been told (double check to make sure tho) is you can get the tax free housing stipend if you maintain a permanent residence, but if you are renting out you house then you won't get the...

  9. What to specify in contract

    Traveldee replied to Traveldee's topic in Travel

    Thanks NedRN. I always really appreciate your input on these forums. Yes, worst case scenario is what I'm thinking. I don't have kids or a spouse which cuts down some potential "worse case scenarios,"...

  10. What to specify in contract

    Traveldee posted a topic in Travel

    Hi guys! So I am only seven shifts away from finishing my first 13 week travel contract. Yay! Overall it's been a great experience. I think I did get lucky on this assignment tho - management is great...

  11. Switching recruiters?

    Traveldee posted a topic in Travel

    Hi all, was wondering if anyone here had ever switched travel recruiters? There is an agency I'd like to work with in the future but I am less than impressed with the recruiter that the company...

  12. Cross Country TravCorps

    Traveldee replied to abcnurse123's topic in Travel

    I am about halfway through my assignment, so far so good. Paychecks are correct and on time. I took their housing and I have a cute spacious 1 bedroom in a nice complex with good amenities. Not hard...

  13. Mail while on assignment

    Traveldee replied to aamy's topic in Travel

    I have my mail forwarded to my assignment location. Has worked fine so

  14. Going into travel nursing first time....

    Traveldee replied to Maevish's topic in Travel

    NurseRies what have you found to be the best way to secure your own housing? Craigslist? I am happy with the housing my agency found for my first assignment but am considering taking the stipend in...

  15. Going into travel nursing first time....

    Traveldee replied to Maevish's topic in Travel

    Ask the housing department of your company that you end up signing with. Mine sent me a list of what WAS included and what wasn't. I'm traveling by myself and took the advice of another traveler to...

  16. Best Travel Companies

    Traveldee replied to brookiern's topic in Travel

    I am doing my first travel assignment and it's with Cross Country, and my recruiter has been awesome. A travel nurse friend of mine referred me to her. Sometimes it has more to do with the recruiter...

  17. Favorite cities/locations you've traveled?

    Traveldee replied to Traveldee's topic in Travel

    NedRN, I'm up for anything. I love visiting huge cities like NYC that have great night life, but I also did a 5 week internship in Ketchum, Idaho (Sun Valley) and found lots to love about that too. I...

  18. Cross Country TravCorps

    Traveldee replied to abcnurse123's topic in Travel

    I start an assignment with them end of this month. I think they are good for a first time traveler. They are a larger agency so they have more contracts than others. Although the main reason I signed...

  19. Trouble Finding a Travel Nurse Job

    Traveldee replied to adpnurse's topic in Travel

    I agree with what NedRN says. Also, are you signed up with at least a few travel agencies? I'm an LD nurse and moving to Arizona for my first travel job next week. I have an up to date profile with...

  20. What is the one thing you wish you had known on your first assignment?

    Traveldee posted a topic in Travel

    I am about to accept my first travel nurse assignment offer and I am SO excited! And also curious - if you could narrow it down to ONE main thing that you wish you had known on your first assignment,...

  21. Cardiac RN gone rogue

    Traveldee replied to BelleKRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked with an RN in L&D who used to be an ICU manager at a large facility. She called switching to L&D her "midlife crisis." :) She is a great nurse and I liked working with her. Great...

  22. Looking for company

    Traveldee replied to cheryl056's topic in Travel

    Well I'm glad the staff is nice! I think I'd rather have a nice staff and some equipment problems than the opposite...but that's just me!

  23. Looking for company

    Traveldee replied to cheryl056's topic in Travel

    cheryl056 how is your assignment

  24. Medical Missions for Nurses?????

    Traveldee replied to jinjewl32's topic in General Nursing

    I am traveling with Prevention International: No Cervical Cancer to Kenya this August. If you are interested in women's health, they are worth checking out. They do trips to places in Africa, Central...

  25. OB Nurse wanting feedback on Fastaff

    Traveldee posted a topic in Travel

    Hello everyone! I am a labor and delivery/postpartum nurse who is considering applying with Fastaff. (This will be my first time traveling). I am not married, no children, and like the idea of what...