redladybird

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1. Vivitrol shots: Troubleshooting

   redladybird replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

   Goodness! I am not the only one having this problem? I may have a solution that may save you from a lot of stress. I have now found THREE boxes where the syringes had a malfunctioning lure...

2. Hawaii question

   redladybird replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Travel

   I love my pups and have thought about going to HI for a travel assignment but I do think it is cruel to put them through all of that for a 3 month assignment. Do you have family they could stay with?...

3. Travel Assignment to Cali

   redladybird replied to va2calirn74's topic in Travel

   I had a game plan and it worked. Before I first started traveling I called a bunch of travel agencies if they had a decent reputation. I asked to ONLY speak to a senior recruiter (skip the need to...

4. left stranded by last minute contract canceled

   redladybird replied to burningout's topic in Travel

   I almost took jobs with both of these hospitals (both Kaiser's). Wow, I am glad I did not. There is something wrong when you HAVE TO commit to a contract and drag your butt across the country only...

5. RN Network in California?

   redladybird replied to VegasNurse05's topic in Travel

   I was going to go with RN Network and I really liked them but my recruiter with Preferred health care (a sister company of American Mobile) got me a good job with fab pay. They were offering as much...

6. Northern California Travelers

   redladybird replied to redladybird's topic in Travel

   I started my bay area job and just love it. Good pay, easy job. I am extending. Turned out great for a first travel job. I was considering looking a a job in the city though. Can you tell me what...

7. Preffered Healthcare Staffing

   redladybird replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Travel

   I started with PHC and I have renewed with them. I really think it all depends on your recruiter and what you are willing to ask for. She got me everything I wanted and more. If you email me...

8. Onward/American Mobile

   redladybird replied to bonesrn's topic in Travel

   Wow, people seem to have vastly different expereinces with American Mobile and their subsidaries. I work with Preferred Healthcare a part of American Mobile and I like them, my place is nice, things...

9. Tax Advantage

   redladybird replied to kateyes7's topic in Travel

   Google traveltax and sign up for one of their free phone seminars. It explains a lot. Tax advantage can be ok I think -- but it is tricky and you must abide by the rules. I also think you may be...

10. fastaff agency

    redladybird replied to adcheek12's topic in Travel

    oh, I like this thread. I just started traveling this summer. I 'interviewed' about 10-15 companies before I narrowed by search down to 2-4. I did not approach it like they were interviewing me --...

11. Started traveling July 08 -- Reflections and TIPS fon becoming a travel nurse

    redladybird posted a topic in Travel

    So, somehow I actually quit my job, drove 2700 miles and started a life as a traveler. I wanted to share some of my experience since it is a big change. I am from Georiga and this July i packed up...

12. Things to bring list

    redladybird replied to redladybird's topic in Travel

    Thanks! I will add the all important CHECKS!! Travel books for the area you will be in Atlas (does anyone even use them anymore) GPS system (best money you will spend) copies of: Your vaccinations...

13. Things to bring list

    redladybird posted a topic in Travel

    I have seen many "Essentials" listed here and there that should be taken with you when you take a travel assignment. I have a small list going.... can others add to it. I eventually want to add it to...

14. Northern California Travelers

    redladybird posted a topic in Travel

    Hello, I am planning on traveling to Northern California starting in July or August. I am talking to many agencies (not decided who to go with yet) and deciding exactly where to go. Are there any...

15. SANE training

    redladybird replied to syranurse's topic in Forensic

    Where did you get your training in