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  1. Best Agencies for FIRST TIME Travelers?

    RNAvatar replied to NurseKristen82's topic in Travel

    I started with Host Healthcare and they were really nice and good at explaining things to me. But, it really probably just came down to the fact that I had a good recruiter, so just find a good...

  2. TRUSTED HEALTH. New company, no recruiters, is this a good option?

    RNAvatar replied to NurseKristen82's topic in Travel

    I wouldn't recommend Trusted for a first time traveler because you pretty much are on your own and won't have a dedicated recruiter to talk to if you have questions. And yes, they do take a while to...

  3. Contracts

    RNAvatar replied to futurearmynurse2013's topic in Travel

    I have used PPR/Medical Solutions, Host Healthcare, and Trusted Health. They have all been good. If you're just starting your first contract though, don't go with Trusted because they won't hold...

  4. Travel nurse housing wishlist

    RNAvatar replied to MC44's topic in Travel

    Just another input...would love to have a desk/workspace area...especially if a significant other works from home while traveling with RN. I'm actually really surprised that not many units furnish...

  5. Last Minute Requirement Changes

    RNAvatar posted a topic in Travel

    First time traveler and almost two weeks after I signed a NICU contract, I am now told that the hospital/agency is requiring me to be PALS certified. They want me to get that done in a week, although...

  6. Last Minute Requirement Changes

    RNAvatar replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

    It was not a requirement at the time of contract. The agency just recently told me that the hospital is changing requirements for ALL hospital staff to become PALS certified, and that would include...

  7. Contracts and Cancellations

    RNAvatar posted a topic in Travel

    Is there a way to add a clause in the contract to protect yourself in the case of having to cancel for unsafe staffing, family medical emergencies, etc. without penalty? Or, if the hospital cancels...

  8. Contracts and Cancellations

    RNAvatar replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

    Well, that makes me not want to say anything to staff! Sorry that happened to you, but thanks for letting me know. I will really have to watch what I say around

  9. Contracts and Cancellations

    RNAvatar replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

    I have good people skills and competency. I don't think I would be terminated for anything performance based..but who knows? And my finances are OK, so I should be fine. I'm just planning for the...

  10. Considering Travel

    RNAvatar replied to dhuff28709's topic in Travel

    I'm currently looking for my first assignment and do not have kids, so I'm not the best person to ask, but I think that would be a great opportunity! From what I've read on these forums, travel...

  11. Completion Bonuses

    RNAvatar posted a topic in Travel

    Yay or nay? What strings are usually attached and should these assignments be totally avoided? And I'm talking about a big bonus >$5K. Also, how do bonuses factor into pay packages? Let me...

  12. Completion Bonuses

    RNAvatar replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

    Wow! Great info! From what little information that I have read, many are against it because they say that the hospital can just fire you a week before your contract ends so that you won't be able to...

  13. NICU Assignments

    RNAvatar posted a topic in Travel

    Hello! Can anyone give some information as to what kind of patients you get assigned to when you travel to a level 3 NICU? Mostly feeder growers, critical, level 2?? Any additional information...

  14. NICU Assignments

    RNAvatar replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the

  15. NWA RN Pay?

    RNAvatar replied to paradox1985's topic in General Nursing

    In case people are still wondering. I just got a job in NWA area and with 2 years of RN experience, I am starting out at

  16. Med-surg or specialize first?

    RNAvatar posted a topic in Travel

    How is med-surg travel nursing? Would you specialize in an area that you are more interested in and then go travel nursing? Right now is the best time for me to travel, but I am not very fond of...

  17. Med-surg or specialize first?

    RNAvatar replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

    I have thought about this as well, and you do make a good point that it would be better to specialize now before becoming a travel nurse..in case it raises red flags. Thanks for the advice and I plan...

  18. Med-surg or specialize first?

    RNAvatar replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

    Are you saying it will be harder to travel and then stop and specialize after having been a travel nurse? Or, harder to specialize in a new specialty as a travel nurse? And, how would it be more...

  19. Med-surg or specialize first?

    RNAvatar replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the insight! I am leaning towards specializing in what I want to first and then maybe travel later in my specialty. I am terrified that I may end up miserable traveling in med-surg, since...

  20. $1302 every two weeks? =/

    RNAvatar posted a topic in Travel

    So I'm looking into travel nursing and am just speaking to recruiters and I just talked to a recruiter and asked her for a ball park pay for a med-surge/tele with 2.5 years experience would be in the...

  21. $1302 every two weeks? =/

    RNAvatar replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

    If the pay is not acceptable to you and you feel like you're getting low balled, just don't take the position. Also, maybe it's time to look for a new recruiter? There are so many other options out...

  22. ICU RN

    RNAvatar replied to Pierce_RN's topic in Travel

    I'm about to travel and at one year, I kept questioning myself if I had enough experience. Now at two years, I am glad that I waited because I have gained more experience and confidence. I feel like...

  23. Mailing Address

    RNAvatar posted a topic in Travel

    So let's say I have a tax home where I pay mortgage/rent, but since I won't be there for 3 months at a time, would it be okay to use a mailbox forwarding address/service or relative's address for...

  24. Mailing Address

    RNAvatar replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

    OMG I wish I could!! But somehow I always end up with junk mail and they are mostly credit card offers, store promotions, etc..and I don't know how to get rid of them? And, I definitely don't want...

  25. Mailing Address

    RNAvatar replied to RNAvatar's topic in Travel

    Besides, I'm too paranoid that some mail will end up not getting forwarded long after I have left a residence. It's nicer just to have all my mail go to one place and not have to worry about mail...