ruthiebaby88

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1. Censorship re Travel Nursing companies

   ruthiebaby88 posted a topic in Travel

   just wanted to let everyone know I attempted to make a posting yesterday asking travelers to write about their good and bad experiences with the various travel companies they have worked with and my...

2. Travel companies don't seem to have to honor the contract?

   ruthiebaby88 replied to Skwidward's topic in Travel

   a contract is a contract - i'm no lawyer, but I'd say they are trying to get away with something assuming that it won't be worth it to you to pursue it - they have put you in an awkward by making you...

3. pay rate hell..

   ruthiebaby88 replied to ruthiebaby88's topic in Travel

   I am just having a hard time determining which companies are 'reputable' I have worked with cross country and american mobile and they have been in the business a long time and i feel they are very...

4. Highway Hypodermics

   ruthiebaby88 posted a topic in Travel

   Just wondering what you guys out there think of this website? Have you tried traveling with the companies she recommends? Are you sure she doesn't get any sort of compensation from the companies for...

5. What to do while waiting for Health Insurance?

   ruthiebaby88 replied to dpipes44's topic in Travel

   some other companies you can try for short term insurance are celtic and fortis the only problem with short term is that the coverage ends on the date you select regardless of whether you have come...

6. Travel Nursing, suggestions?

   ruthiebaby88 replied to jade82's topic in Travel

   hi! Yes come and see us in the states - travel nursing is great! If you want I could get you in touch with a friend of mine I worked with in LA who is Canadian as well and she might be able to talk...

7. Short-term assignments

   ruthiebaby88 replied to Neual54's topic in Travel

   have you ever done any perdiem agency work? keep in mind that if you are doing a short term assignment they may expect you to work without any orientation. Which isn't much of an easy in! It...

8. How do you GET there?

   ruthiebaby88 replied to Ragan's topic in Travel

   I drive too - I suppose it depends on what you are planning to do when you get there. Some travel companies say they will give you a rental car but usually they just factor the expense out of your...

9. pay rate hell..

   ruthiebaby88 posted a topic in Travel

   It seemed simple - choose to travel with the company that's got assignments where you want them and pays the best - ha! The companies have figured out so many different ways of quoting rates it's...

10. Just Venting!!!!

    ruthiebaby88 replied to Beneficence's topic in Travel

    I have been traveling for 8 years and have noticed a trend. In general for the first month of my assignment I rant and rave to whatever non hospital people I know that will listen about how...

11. feeling overwhelmed by recruiters -need advice from experienced travelers

    ruthiebaby88 replied to lannisz's topic in Travel

    ME TOO!! I am feeling overwhelmed by recruiters and I have been traveling for 8 years! I just returned to the usa from working overseas so started looking for a job. I thought I would try out one...

12. New York City Agencies or Travel Companies

    ruthiebaby88 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hi all! I would love to come and spend some time in the big apple! I'm tired of working per diem, but haven't found much in the way of travel contracts in New York City that paid very well. Some...

13. new and looking @ Cross country, PPR, RNN

    ruthiebaby88 replied to pedsrn8's topic in Travel

    i worked for cross country a few years ago but left them because they didn't offer free private housing they are huge so they have lots of jobs - they are professional and efficient so you shouldn't...

14. best travel agency...

    ruthiebaby88 replied to ruthiebaby88's topic in Travel

    thanks!

15. Ever Walked Out On An Assignment????

    ruthiebaby88 replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    i would recommend getting out if it's that bad - before anything really terrible happens with one of the patients