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    1st Assignment 1st Day

    GleeGum replied to happymedium's topic in Travel

    I agree with Tango, first two or three weeks are rough. Keep smiling and don't let them see you sweat. Don't talk about how you "used to do things". You can do it!
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    Comfortable shoes for the ER

    GleeGum replied to nursegirl75's topic in Emergency

    Dankso's are worth it. they will last a long time too. try the dankso outlet
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    travel nursing not taking spouse.

    GleeGum replied to pnut8377's topic in Travel

    wouldn't do this without him!
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    Just got the call...I'll be an ER nurse!

    GleeGum replied to Prettyladie's topic in Emergency

    drink enough water on days you don't work and get enough sleep. be good to
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    Travel nurses - any regrets?

    GleeGum replied to vegnurse21's topic in Travel

    i can't speak for psych but i'm so glad i'm traveling. one more assignment and i'll be done after two years on the road. it's been a good adventure for a season in
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    4 weeks?

    GleeGum replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    this doesn't sound good. i agree with the
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    Do travel nurses make more$?

    GleeGum replied to jab3da's topic in Travel

    nope. but it's a great experience for a
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    Speaking foreign languages

    GleeGum replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

    growing up some overseas attending english speaking schools with multinationals, we always learned when you don't speak english, people will get the feeling you are talking about them (and they...
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    Is it okay to use two agencies at once?

    GleeGum replied to soon2btraveling's topic in Travel

    absolutely ok! I have three (adding a fourth because of location). One recruiter has my permission to submit and then contact me, the others wait until i ok the submission. I don't want to be double...
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    Travel position turned permanent

    GleeGum replied to NYRN315's topic in Travel

    depends. sometimes it stipulates in the contract. at Stanford you must travel for 6 months (two assignments) before you can go perm. at NYP I the contract stipulated that I couldn't work there for a...
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    Contract Problems...Experienced Travelers PLEASE help!!

    GleeGum replied to OwensMomRN's topic in Travel

    About specific days off, they should be included in the contract. I agree that travelers work whenever you are scheduled. But in regards to the every other vs. every weekend, well, everyone is...
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    Contract Problems...Experienced Travelers PLEASE help!!

    GleeGum replied to OwensMomRN's topic in Travel

    That stinks. Ultimately the contract is the contract, they (and we the traveler) need to honor it. Your recruiter's responsibility is to back you up. (I know they don't always, but they should.) Stick...
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    Do travel nurse agencies require local travel before state-to-state travel??

    GleeGum replied to godbless-yute's topic in Travel

    nope.
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    Travel nursing from US to Europe

    GleeGum replied to LL2788's topic in Travel

    yes I talked with Continental too. lots of time, and some money on your part as well. and waiting while in England after their testing until there is a job. but listen, if you have a money and time...
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    Do I negotiate hrly rate or bonus??

    GleeGum replied to soon2btraveling's topic in Travel

    higher pay rate, also because of the
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    Stanford Univ. ICU assignment?? where to live..

    GleeGum replied to BAC44's topic in Travel

    Oh you are going to love it. I'm also from east coast. they have good staffing ratios and breaks (yes really). I just finished 6 months in their ER. talk about travel friendly! wow. I was housed in...
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    Quick question to all the nurses out there regarding thank yous

    GleeGum replied to RADIATION_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Wispera - the specific nurses, nurse manager, and floor. very thoughtful of you.
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    Travel nurse contract - stay or go? Please help...

    GleeGum replied to jsallen's topic in Travel

    Some hospitals are better than others, some more friendly than others. I decided LA wasn't for me and I went to NYC but in a pediatric ER so it was friendlier. Message me if you want. I'm happy to...
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    Travel nurse contract - stay or go? Please help...

    GleeGum replied to jsallen's topic in Travel

    Oh, yes, nurses can make a difference. I believe it! I hope you have great traveling experiences!! And sometimes you can get a 8 week
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    Travel nurse contract - stay or go? Please help...

    GleeGum replied to jsallen's topic in Travel

    Actually, I've enjoyed 4 assignments in California. Great ratios and breaks. (Not been in LA). Beats my East coast
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    ER Nurse Salary??

    GleeGum replied to honeyrosc's topic in Emergency

    just to clarify, there is no way a traveler is going to make that kind of
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    Travel with a child

    GleeGum replied to InnaL's topic in Travel

    i travel with my husband who is stay at home dad and our 3 year old son. i can't imagine doing it without someone. it's tough enough as it is. we do fine, but each time it takes several weeks for him...
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    Tax time, any pointers?

    GleeGum replied to curlygirl8's topic in Travel

    I use Travel Tax (http://www.traveltax.com). Joseph Smith. They are great and very user friendly forms to help gather information. and he's a former RT traveler! ( : great guy. and go ahead and ask...
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    Travel nurse contract - stay or go? Please help...

    GleeGum replied to jsallen's topic in Travel

    and who checks a zoll at 150 joules? i keep thinking about you and this situation. hope you are doing
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    Is this a good offer in Cali???

    GleeGum replied to Sharmaine616's topic in Travel

    20 an hour plus per diem of about 7 plus housing is about right.