AlwaysthinkingRN8

AlwaysthinkingRN8 specializes in Med\Surg.

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1. Young Med\Surg nurse looking to travel

   AlwaysthinkingRN8 replied to AlwaysthinkingRN8's topic in Travel

   UPDATE: To my friends (You're my friends in my head...lol:)) on this thread, I just want to update you on my progress since you gave me such good advice:-).. I accepted a night assignment in Austin, Tx. My first night is this Saturday so I haven't st...

2. Anyone traveling to Austin in March?!

   AlwaysthinkingRN8 replied to blt3535's topic in Travel

   @MotivatedOne. I just read your message. I couldn't reply back. Because this is my first assignment I didn't want to worry about finding housing. I had a TON of other things to worry about so I decided to let my agency provide housing. So an ES hotel...

3. Anyone traveling to Austin in March?!

   AlwaysthinkingRN8 replied to blt3535's topic in Travel

   I will be heading to Austin, Tx this month also! This will be my first assignment. I'm nervous and excited. How awesome is it to find this post. WOW! I would love to hang out with other travelers. I will be on Nights. For the housing, I will be at an...

4. Young Med\Surg nurse looking to travel

   AlwaysthinkingRN8 replied to AlwaysthinkingRN8's topic in Travel

   Hello. In doing my research on travel nursing, I've noticed that many agencies ask for at least two years of experience. Every person is different but for me at one year I noticed that it does "get better". But I would suggest at LEAST 1.5 years befo...

5. Young Med\Surg nurse looking to travel

   AlwaysthinkingRN8 replied to AlwaysthinkingRN8's topic in Travel

   Thank you sooooo very much for updating me. To me that sounds like fair orientation time also. I'm happy to hear that your assignment is going great! I'm sure you are an excellent nurse :). Keep me updated. I can't wait to share my experience also.

6. Young Med\Surg nurse looking to travel

   AlwaysthinkingRN8 replied to AlwaysthinkingRN8's topic in Travel

   Hello. I've decided to allow the agency to provide me with housing for my first assignment to prevent as much stress as possible. I have no pets. I hope the right opportunity will come along for you:-)

7. Young Med\Surg nurse looking to travel

   AlwaysthinkingRN8 replied to AlwaysthinkingRN8's topic in Travel

   You are so right!. I can't wait to start traveling. I'm ready for that next chapter. Hope you are having fun in California. I plan on having a GREAT time! Good luck to you also!

8. Young Med\Surg nurse looking to travel

   AlwaysthinkingRN8 replied to AlwaysthinkingRN8's topic in Travel

   This is extremely helpful especially because we have the same specialty. I'm very grateful for this post. THANK YOU!!!

9. Young Med\Surg nurse looking to travel

   AlwaysthinkingRN8 replied to AlwaysthinkingRN8's topic in Travel

   I hope so petey00. I'm starting to get very excited. Thanks for your help!! ALL of the comments are helping me prepare for this new journey.

10. Young Med\Surg nurse looking to travel

    AlwaysthinkingRN8 replied to AlwaysthinkingRN8's topic in Travel

    Thank you 21strawberry!! I'm looking forward to hearing about your experience. I wish you nothing but a GREAT experience.

11. Young Med\Surg nurse looking to travel

    AlwaysthinkingRN8 replied to AlwaysthinkingRN8's topic in Travel

    Hello ShoegalRN!....Thanks for your reply!! I have a California license and I can't wait to explore Cali. FYI be very patient because they take awhile posting your number. lol

12. Young Med\Surg nurse looking to travel

    AlwaysthinkingRN8 replied to AlwaysthinkingRN8's topic in Travel

    Thank you ChristineN!!! I appreciate the info. 2-3 shifts is GREAT! Are you in either Texas or California?

13. Young Med\Surg nurse looking to travel

    AlwaysthinkingRN8 posted a topic in Travel

    Hello Everyone, I'm new to this site and this is my FIRST post! Yayyyy!!!. Ok, here we go. I've been a Med\Surg (regretfully no telemetry experience) RN for 19 months now. Recently, I've decided to definitely pursue travel nursing star...