Michael Malecki

Michael Malecki specializes in ER, ICU.

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1. Scared to be "THAT agency nurse"

   Michael Malecki replied to erinnRN's topic in Agency Nurses

   Erin: Mattsmom does a fantastic service to agency nurses as a whole. BUT - - - it may not be right for you. I would suggest that you not let one bad comment steer you away (or towards) agency...

2. Pregnancy while agency nsg.

   Michael Malecki replied to erinnRN's topic in Agency Nurses

   Erin: You can find a short term disability policy that will allow you 6 weeks after the delivery BUT you can not be pregnant at the time the policy is issued. In addition, if you are medically...

3. New grad agency nurse?

   Michael Malecki replied to OBRNinTN's topic in Agency Nurses

   Orientations periods will vary by units and departments. A general Medical/Surgical floor can be 6 weeks while an OR can be 6 months. Where ever you end up neever feel uneasy about asking for...

4. Advice on Areas to Work Prior to Agency

   Michael Malecki replied to Di0202's topic in Agency Nurses

   Critcal Care nurses will range from $34-$38/hr in San Antonio. Full time work is available seasonally - it will occassionally trail off - but there is consistent work available. I would recommend M/S...

5. Advice on Areas to Work Prior to Agency

   Michael Malecki replied to Di0202's topic in Agency Nurses

   I could not agree more with the advice you have received throughout this thread. My agency has an office in San Antonio, so I am familiar with the market. As a new grad you should select the field...

6. Why agency pay more?

   Michael Malecki replied to Oreo's topic in Agency Nurses

   While I believe that WyomingRN's experiences and opinions are real and heartfelt, I believe that the facts are just too far off to be considered the "norm" Above I have highlighted the first sentences...

7. info on unlimited nurse search

   Michael Malecki replied to bashy's topic in Agency Nurses

   Bashy: I looked them up online and always find it curious when I can not get a physical address. Everything is 1-800 and email. Call them. Ask all the usual questons and see if they will provide you...

8. Why agency pay more?

   Michael Malecki replied to Oreo's topic in Agency Nurses

   Cali: You make some very good points. Your thoughts on working for large agencies are well founded. But don't discount the small agencies. 9 years ago I started off as one of those "small agencies"...

9. Why agency pay more?

   Michael Malecki replied to Oreo's topic in Agency Nurses

   Oreo, I can not begin to tell you just how far off base you are with your figures. Clearly, your jaded attitude has been shaped by some less than credible agencies out in Wyoming, but please do not...

10. Question about Houston Agencies?

    Michael Malecki replied to atxnurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    Dear TX Nurse: Houston is a big market with many different agencies. Talk to at least 3 of them. Tell them specifically what you are looking for and ask about their policies on pay, benefits, # of...

11. Detroit Area Agencies??

    Michael Malecki replied to AlaskaKat's topic in Agency Nurses

    My family and I are going to spend this winter in the Detroit area so that we can spend some time with my husband's family. We live in a little town in Alaska and I've worked in small hospitals almost...