kakroll

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1. Full timing in RV and Travel Nurse needs advice

   kakroll replied to skiermom's topic in Travel

   RV's are expensive, but you can get a good deal, you have to negotiate price, don't ever pay sticker price! so imagine having an RV payment- lets say $500/mo, then RV park monthly $500/mo. includes...

2. want to travel but nervous

   kakroll replied to rnchik's topic in Travel

   Gotta agree, dont do it for the money, although I am happy with my income, it is the freedom I experience that makes me a happy traveler

3. want to travel but nervous

   kakroll replied to rnchik's topic in Travel

   Not sure what advice you are looking for, but if you want to travel and have no reason that you cannot travel- then you should. If you don't like it then go back home and get a staff nurse job. Its...

4. Travel buddy?!

   kakroll replied to tech1000's topic in Travel

   I wish you luck finding a travel buddy. I have to agree its is the best way to go. Especially if you like to do a lot of activities. More fun when you can share the activity. I travel with my husband...

5. Questions regarding Travel Nursing

   kakroll replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Travel

   Exactly. Call the company, talk with a recruiter, ask all the questions you want to ask and if they seem like someone you can work with, then put a star next to there name on your list ;O) If they...

6. Questions regarding Travel Nursing

   kakroll replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Travel

   Research on line by reading these type posts and also talk with multiple agencies. You do NOT have to fill out their paperwork until you decide that yes you DO want to travel with that company. It is...

7. housing allowance?

   kakroll replied to kakroll's topic in Travel

   Yes I understand supply and demand very well and have several companies I am going to work with. I always become a well educated/researched and prepared individual "before" I start my negotiating...

8. housing allowance?

   kakroll replied to kakroll's topic in Travel

   Thanks! I appreciate the reply, it gives me a better understanding of how they base reimbursement. I knew they had a set amount that they cut into a pie, so to say, but wasn't sure if they maybe also...

9. housing allowance?

   kakroll posted a topic in Travel

   So I am wondering how this whole housing allowance thing works. My understanding is that the IRS tax free amount depends on the location and that each region has its own $ amount, But is the...

10. health insurance

    kakroll replied to kakroll's topic in Travel

    Thanks-- I will most likely Cobra at first, unless my insurance has poor out the out of network coverage. I looked at Anthem , but they wanted to quote me based on my address/location. What is a...

11. health insurance

    kakroll posted a topic in Travel

    Hello all, I am trying to get my ducks in a rows to start my traveling career this spring/summer. I am wondering what travelers use for health insurance coverage since we travel around to different...