KyRNBSN

KyRNBSN

Case Management, Cardiac, ER

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  1. Breaking into Case Management ?

    I have a history of Tele, Cardiac Stepdown, ER, and Travel.. I got tired of commuting to work at decent hospitals and took a position as a unit manager at a local Nursing home.. From there, I moved into an MDS position in the same building and am now...
  2. Which Companies offer This

    I need an assignment pretty quickly I need Housing with Utilities paid Travel to and from And Rental car allowance or provided transportation to and from work I also would like 48+ hours Which companies out there offer this? anyone?
  3. getting started in Travel Nursing

    Many posts here can tell you the basics. But here are a few tips 1: register with more than one travel company but investigate all companies on forums for feedback before registering. 2.: don't quit your currert job until you are ready to travel.. ...
  4. Highest hourly rates seen $$$$$

    Also depends on Which specialty. I've seen offers for Dialysis or NICU nurses in upwards of $75 an hour when there is a high demand. If your looking for what to expect in pay somewhere.. As a rule, I can stay at home, sleep in my own bed, and make $...
  5. Clinical instructor drunk or on something

    If she was drunk of under the influence, there are programs out there that can help her. If someone reports her. It is in the CI's best interest that it be investigated. Could save her career.
  6. Local Agencies or Traveling Agencies?

    Most companies will require you to have 1-2 years minimum under your belt in practice as an RN before they will even consider letting you travel.. CNA and LVN experience is not included in this. (some might consider the LVN practice but very few) I...
  7. The BEST Companies

    I was screwed in a contract by one in the evil empire back in 2002.. read LOTS of forums, and get a good feel for the general vibes of the company. One persons bad contract doesn't mean its a bad company.. may be a bad recruiter.. but when majority...
  8. needing some advice

    Agree, Look into the high demand areas in traveling, Any of the ICU'S, CCU's, CVICU, Dialysis, Oncology, PICU, NICU. These all get better pay, more offers and are always in high demand. Also ER. I wish I had known all that 14 years ago when I fir...
  9. Traveling by air....what about a car?

    priceline.com and do the bid.. where you can get 25% off average prices. Might have to turn it in and rerent every couple of weeks but I know several ppl who did this while they were in Hawaii on assignment and it worked out really well. good luck t...
  10. Help! Need new agency for NV

    you didn't say who your current company was.. I know a few months back this company was needing something in Nevada Western Staffing at 1-888-764-0067 No idea if they are good or bad, never spoken with them. Also Try Fastaff.. The last email they se...
  11. good but grrr...

    before settling for that, check out Trinity staffing, They have some offices down there and could probably get you a contract there with better pay.. I promise you local staff makes at least that much. Don't get robbed.. Just because its considered ...
  12. I am 51 y/o, is it too late? (need honesty)

    My mother Graduated RN school at 52.. so no.. its never too late. Depending on your physical fitness, where you work could be an issue depending on how busy the unit it. (Ive seen an 82 year old ER nurse.. so its possible) Just be cautious where yo...
  13. Anyone working in a Cath Lab in Lexington?

    I didn't work in the cath lab but i worked 4 north cardaic stepdown, and everyone on that floor is very close and work very well together(on nights anyway) House supervisors were great and very helpful.. some of the unit coodinators should be teachi...
  14. High Paying Travel Jobs inAlaska?

    Try World Wide medical Staffing, I saw on another board that they has some positions in Alaska.. might have been PICU, but im sure if they staff PICU there is chance for other openings. World Wide Medical Staffing of Michigan
  15. I'm close to freaking out..

    First of all, don't rely on just one company to be looking for you an assignment. Sign up with several. Many offer assignments where others do not. also, some companies such as Fastaff and Trinity have shorter or rapid response type assignments.. ...
  16. Introductions

    Am now currently signed up with Intelistaff in both lexington, louisville, and travel division. Also signed up with some other agencies.. I need the insurance from a permanent job however.. Hoping i can find lots of work via intelistaff. Thanks for y...
  17. Introductions

    Has anyone had a difficult time finding employment in Lexington? I've been applying for various positions at every hospital since December and have yet t have an offer. I am beginning to wonder what is going on. My license is clear as I have never...
  18. Wrong choices for assignments

    As with any "specialty", Travel nursing has its good sides and bad sides. Don't give up based on one bad experience. Read these forums as well as delphi forums and others out there and learn about various travel companies, locations/assignments etc...
  19. How small is your small rural hospital?

    I'm not as rural as some of you but we have a 49 bed hospital with 6 of those as ER beds and 4 ICU beds. Anything more serious than a R/O MI is transferred. On the top floor of the hospital is an extended care facility which is not associated with ...
  20. Wrong choices for assignments

    First, contact your recruiter and tell them about the situation you are in. As far as I cam concerned, this is a breech in contract. Also, in the future.. Please consider talking to your recrtuier about adding a float limit to your contract. In ot...
  21. Lexington or Houston? Help ME!!!!

    Seeing that I have lived near both Lexington and Houston the choice for myself would be easy but I'll try to help you make the decision that is best for you. Houston is a larger city, lots of neat things to do.. but also lots of crime and the likes.....
  22. Anyone Staffed Strikes?

    I'm not powerless, I work, regularly, Pay my bills, care for my family, and enjoy short term assignments and don't really give a rat's patoot about your opinion, as it is just that, an opinion. As for advertising.. I was not advertising for a speci...
  23. Anyone Staffed Strikes?

    For those of you interested, There is soon to be a strike in Connecticut. You will need to apply for a temp Connecticut license and have things like MMR titre's and PPD, physicians statement and more ready as well as fill out an application and get i...
  24. I am curious to see if there are any nurses out there that work from their homes? If so, what do you do? I have always wanted to work from home and now that I have been a nurse for 8 years and am currently unemployed I wanted to attempt to transion ...