theopenroad54

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1. Question about travel staffing and "shortage"

   theopenroad54 replied to ixchel's topic in Travel

   It's been my experience that it is still much cheaper to hire travel nurses than it is to maintain full-time employees over the long term. The cost of orientation alone is much more cost-effective...

2. First Travel Assignment... Advice needed...

   theopenroad54 replied to T800's topic in Travel

   I feel for you, I really do! I have been through pretty much the same scenario that you've given above. For the past month or month and a half, I have been applying to around five or six separate...

3. Still searching, but uncertain of the options

   theopenroad54 replied to theopenroad54's topic in Travel

   Thanks emilee. I'm just very sorry to be the bearer of bad news like this. As for the companies I'm looking into, I am pursuing the very best of Highway Hypodermics. This is a supposedly private...

4. Still searching, but uncertain of the options

   theopenroad54 replied to theopenroad54's topic in Travel

   Just an update. First off, thank you all for your comments and insights. Just like JWRN104 said, I too don't feel like I'm alone in what I'm experiencing here. It seems like every time I allow myself...

5. Still searching, but uncertain of the options

   theopenroad54 posted a topic in Travel

   I've put in a few topics on this site, and got some excellent responses and info. The search goes on. I've talked to a few recruiters. Some good, some not so good. I talked to a recruiter yesterday...

6. Still searching, but uncertain of the options

   theopenroad54 posted a topic in Travel

   I've put in a few topics on this site, and got some excellent responses and info. The search goes on. I've talked to a few recruiters. Some good, some not so good. I talked to a recruiter yesterday...

7. How do I approach the ICU 2 year wall?

   theopenroad54 posted a topic in Travel

   I haven't been on for awhile. First off, let me thank everyone for their kind words and insights. You've all been a great help. I've been having a little trouble with an obstacle to the type of...

8. Working with more than one agency?

   theopenroad54 posted a topic in Travel

   Of coorifice, I don't mean taking assignments with 2 agencies at once. That would be physically impossible. LOL. The question I have is, is it a good idea to keep myself on "retainer" (I guess that's...

9. A question about "negotiating"

   theopenroad54 replied to theopenroad54's topic in Travel

   Great responses! Just the sort of info I needed. Thank you for your insights . These are things that I've experienced breifly, but never really took the time to clarify. It's important to do it right...

10. A question about "negotiating"

    theopenroad54 posted a topic in Travel

    I have a question about negotiating your pay rate and perks when signing up for a travelling assignment. I am beginning to apply for and look into various travel agencies, and am intersted on finding...

11. Recovering travelling nurse with questions

    theopenroad54 replied to theopenroad54's topic in Travel

    Hi Pinkmegan. First off, this is not an attempt to diagnose or prescribe treatment for you. Taking anothers inventory is a no-no, and I do not want that responsibilty. I'm not even sure if your...

12. Recovering travelling nurse with questions

    theopenroad54 replied to theopenroad54's topic in Travel

    Thank you crazyoldnurse. I truly appreciate the concern. I particularly liked the HOW reference. I do not want to hide my addictive ways. I am a very grateful recovering addict with no delusions about...

13. Recovering travelling nurse with questions

    theopenroad54 replied to theopenroad54's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the insights. And yes, I meant a permanent addy for whatever travel company I may sign on with. The last time I travelled, I had to list a permanent residence to the company that I was...

14. Recovering travelling nurse with questions

    theopenroad54 posted a topic in Travel

    I'm not new to travelling nursing, but I am under a slightly different situation. First, a little about me. I've been a nurse for almost 25 years, & have worked everthing from psych to ICU. 5...

15. Is night shift intolerance worth the $$ and Bennies??

    theopenroad54 replied to SqueakRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been working the night shifts in a couple of hospitals for 10 - 15 years now, and I love it! Wouldn't trade it if they offered me the same pay to go to days. I am by my nature a very structured...