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Just landed an interview for a per diem position in the PICU at CHOC. Has anybody worked there? How was it? What type of patients did you take care of? Was it a busy unit? The per diem commitment is 4 shifts a month and I'll be commuting from San Diego and want to make sure it's worth it. Thanks!

Hey! Just got a job in the PICU!! I have been working Pedi ER for the past 5 years. My ultimate goal is to become a flight nurse but I need 3 years of ICU experience to apply for that job. So now Im a little worried as to the flow of the PICU. Can anyone tell me a the typical patients you see on a PICU floor? Meds? or even conditions/diseases that are common to most PICU floors?

Yes! The hospital doesn't want to work with my original company and are not extending any traveller with them. Love the hospital and the location so had to get a contract ASAP!

I was kind of rushed into the whole switching companies. Alot of numbers were thrown at me. When I finally sat down and looked at what I would be making, it was extremely low. The new contract starts in a little over a month. I'm hoping everything turns out ok. I just want fair pay.

Quick question! Has anyone ever decided to cancel a contract before it even begins? I signed on with a new company(current company doesn't work with my current job anymore) but now I feel like my contract pays too low. I have other companies offering me better deals. What do you guys think?

Hey guys! I was wondering if I rent a car while I visit home, would I be able to claim that on my taxes? Ill only be there for a week and need to drive everywhere and see everybody/check on my condo. Has anyone else rented a car while they visited home?

I'm a gay traveler and its been great so far! Dallas was surprisingly gay friendly and i made a lot of good friends. I just started my new assignment in San Diego and so far so good! I will prob keep extending here and have my first snowless winter! If you guys are ever in the area let me know!

So after reading all of your comments, I have to say...I chose to fly and ship all my belongings. I got a good deal with shipping my car. My belongings will be sent via UPS ground and its so cheap! I guess I'm one of the rare travelers that hates driving long distances. Thanks for the responses guys!

Hello everybody! I finally got my CA assignment in San Diego! I'm currently in TX. After driving from Boston I have decided I will never drive that distance again! I want to ship all of my belongings, including my car to San Diego. Has anyone ever done this? If so what company do you guys use?

Hi guys, Just started with my first travel assignment. I moved in this past saturday and the housing is great!! However, its 20 min away from the hospital but traffic before and after work turns it into a 45 min commute. Im literally one street over from the next town! On top of all this I have to pay 2 tolls on my way to work. Should i request or demand for another place closer? Or am i just being ungrateful?

We'll be there! Let us know what happens!

I will be traveling to Dallas childrens medical in the Pedi ER. It's going to be a huge change for me but can't wait! How long have you done NICU nursing for?

Nice! Good Luck with getting an interview! Let me know what happens!

Hey just checking to see if there will be any fellow travelers in Dallas, tx? I will be there from march 22-June 24! If anyone is in the area let me know! Looking to meet new people and get together for some drinks and activities! Let me know!

California will def be my next assignment! I'm starting in dallas in a couple of weeks. Hope dallas is good to me!