Sage1111

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  1. Can new grads begin with travel nursing ?

    Sage1111 replied to cfish3456's topic in Travel

    UCSF just doubled their Pediatric Cardio-Thoracic ICU beds from 8 to 16. They are building a brand new facility new the current campus. They are very short staffed right now after hiring two new...

  2. Will travel nursing survive Obamacare?

    Sage1111 replied to Janethenurse's topic in Travel

    Maybe an example will be more clear. Most cataract surgeries are elderly patients on Medicare. We lose money on every single case. We make up revenue on say the private insurance ortho case in the...

  3. Will travel nursing survive Obamacare?

    Sage1111 replied to Janethenurse's topic in Travel

    You couldn't be more

  4. Will travel nursing survive Obamacare?

    Sage1111 replied to Janethenurse's topic in Travel

    Percentage of the total having complications? Where are you from?? We have always focused on preventing post-op complications. You seemed to have missed my main point. The private insurance...

  5. Will travel nursing survive Obamacare?

    Sage1111 replied to Janethenurse's topic in Travel

    Do we really have any control over adhesions in a post surgical patient? The answer is

  6. Will travel nursing survive Obamacare?

    Sage1111 replied to Janethenurse's topic in Travel

    Time will tell I guess. I am hoping you are right Ned! After almost 40 years of patient care, I have a bad feeling about ObamaCare. Do we really want to head towards socialized medical care?? I...

  7. Started first travel assignment. Totally stressed, is it just me?

    Sage1111 replied to lupe's topic in Travel

    I think I know what you are feeling. Not unusual at all! I think we expect to much of ourselves particularly with our first travel assignment. You know how to give good patient care...focus on that...

  8. Will travel nursing survive Obamacare?

    Sage1111 replied to Janethenurse's topic in Travel

    With the current Medicaid/ Medicare reimbursement surgery, which is usually a money maker for hospitals, loses money in most cases. This money is made up on private insurance procedures. I have...

  9. Will travel nursing survive Obamacare?

    Sage1111 replied to Janethenurse's topic in Travel

    I just finished an assignment in California. The Director of Surgery mentioned at a staff meeting that with ObamaCare, each surgical procedure will have a set fee payed by the government health plan....

  10. Banner Good Samaritan

    Sage1111 replied to sweetgurly25's topic in Travel

    Please let us know how you like this assignment. I would like to consider the Phoenix area soon. I would appreciate your observations and opinions!Thanks and good luck!!

  11. Negotiating contracts

    Sage1111 replied to travelnursebeth's topic in Travel

    It is always best to have the job offer financial numbers BEFORE you interview. One time for me the financial numbers were not available yet so I did interview without them. Once the manager knew she...

  12. Hospital Cancelled Contract during Contract

    Sage1111 replied to tlc365's topic in Travel

    Send an e-mail to your recruiter ASAP stating you will be paid the two weeks and may remain in their housing (if you took the 'free' apartment) during that time. Do not trust phone messages at this...

  13. HELP! 1st time travel help

    Sage1111 replied to letsgosavelives85's topic in Travel

    Thanks guys! I learned something new today!! I am on assignment in California right now. No one has ever quoted me a "blended"rate. Good to know for the future.

  14. HELP! 1st time travel help

    Sage1111 replied to letsgosavelives85's topic in Travel

    Blended rate =m&I plus hourly wage?? I took this post to mean her hourly "blended" pay is $24.00 per hour plus housing. Am I wrong? Sorry for the

  15. Hard to get first assignment as a travel nurse?

    Sage1111 replied to mom2mands's topic in Travel

    Great advice

  16. HELP! 1st time travel help

    Sage1111 replied to letsgosavelives85's topic in Travel

    This pay rate could be a starting point for a first-time traveler if it was a small rural hospital where not that much is going on. But Oakland Kaiser ICU??? Give me a break!!!!! I would physically...

  17. Extended stay hotels?

    Sage1111 replied to kc87t's topic in Travel

    You can negotiate with the hotel manager to get a good rate. I told them I was a travel nurse working at the local hospital for 13 weeks and I had a limited expense account. She dropped her lowest...

  18. For those who have travel experience

    Sage1111 replied to picknenders's topic in Travel

    What a great thought provoking question! When I agree to go to a facility as a traveler, I desire to be part of a team giving great care to patients. More often than not, I get the worst assignments...

  19. Has anyone else noticed drop in jobs?

    Sage1111 replied to SCRN01's topic in Travel

    Jobs increase in the OR October through the end of the year. Patients have their yearly deductible paid and all of the elective surgeries increase ALOT! Sorry, I admit that comment was slanted to OR...

  20. Travel Companies How to Decide

    Sage1111 replied to michelle.rn's topic in Travel

    I am currently on assignment with Cross Country TravCorp.. While I have heard some negative comments about this agency on these type of forums, I have had a very good experience so far. I think a...

  21. American Mobile

    Sage1111 replied to brendadoug6's topic in Travel

    I've been able to do much better with other companies that also have great recruiters. The pay is better

  22. Headed across the country! Tips for packing/the move?!

    Sage1111 replied to palmbeachRN's topic in Travel

    By the way,

  23. Headed across the country! Tips for packing/the move?!

    Sage1111 replied to palmbeachRN's topic in Travel

    Hi! I just drove 33 hours to northern California. I recommend using 4 to 6 of those big plastic bins (from target?) to pack most of your things in. You will want to keep things out of sight went...

  24. Stipend in lieu of Housing

    Sage1111 replied to blondie5327's topic in Travel

    Finding my own housing was a hassle for the $300.00 a month I made. This assignment I took their housing and am stress-free. I guess it depends on the housing stipend amount and how money hungry you...

  25. Getting ready to start traveling with Valley Healthcare Systems need advice.

    Sage1111 replied to circnurs's topic in Travel

    While I have not worked for VHCS, I encourage you to email this recruiter with your questions and do not proceed with any job submissions until all your questions are answered. She may not know the...