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I had no idea about the OT profit! I would never do OT for $18 an hr, and don't plan on doing any OT while I'm traveling anyways because I want to enjoy my days off in a new location. Thanks for the information though!

Thanks for the input from everyone! I am looking into traveling for the experience and to pay off my student loans, so the pay is something important. I know the housing in South Carolina isn't too expensive, but I have a pet which makes it a little more difficult to find a sublease. I looked into another agency who offered me around $1000 a week, including housing. But I've come to find out that agency has a lot of horror stories! I guess there is no perfect deal, and it's something I'll have to keep researching and learn as I go.

whoops! I forgot to include the gross weekly pay of the housing stipend offer: $1100.17

Hello! I just received my first travel offer and I'm concerned and also confused about the breakdown. I would really appreciate any experienced traveler's opinions/advice! South Carolina offer: Hourly: 12.25 Overtime: 18.38 Daily per diem: 26.67 Gross weekly pay: 627.67 *Housing included, $500 travel reimbursement Hourly: 12.25 Overtime: 18.38 Daily per diem: 26.67 Housing stipend: 2025.00 * find your own housing I am very confused about the low hourly rate and the vast difference in pay if I take the housing...Is this something common? This company gets great reviews on this site and other blogs, and I really like my recruiter and feel comfortable with her, BUT at the same time, I don't want to get low balled! What to do?!

Thank you for the advice! It sounds like that's what I'll have to do in order to reach my goal of working in a big city.

Hi! I have a little over two years experience in PCU and am looking into travel nursing for the first time. I want to work in a big city, but I'm having trouble finding a job because a lot of the hospitals do not want a first time traveler. Is this something common? I was under the naive impression that I could just pick any city and go. Anyone else have trouble finding jobs in their desired location?