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    I need the DIRT on travel nursing!

    GleeGum replied to RNof2011's topic in Travel

    I'm a traveler with a toddler son and my husband is stay at home dad. it's awesome. yes get your experience. you need to be able to handle things on your own. get certifications. the pay is not great....
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    What would nurses like from families on holidays?

    GleeGum replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    a note or a letter to say thank you with the nurses name. and a copy to his/her supervisor. that is so nice to
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    Calling all travelers, i have a question!

    GleeGum replied to nursern20's topic in Travel

    i'm on my third assignment. with the first i had two days orientation and was pretty comfortable in the small ER there in a few weeks the next i had one day orientation and felt comfortable by week 8...
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    Cross Country Healthcare Travel Nursing Review (2023)

    GleeGum replied to Erin Lee's topic in Travel

    you have to like your recruiter. it is too
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    travel nursing in Hawaii

    GleeGum replied to sukha's topic in Travel

    this summer i heard and turned down being submitted to several HI positions because they want you to be able to float from ER to MS or long term care. plus variable shifts. how will i ever enjoy being...
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    4th day off of ED orientation...what have I gotten myself into?

    GleeGum replied to oddaud's topic in Emergency

    being new is tough! i'm a fairly experience ER nurse but now doing the traveling thing and i'm new every 8 or 13 weeks and it is tough always saying 'where is this, how does your facility handle...'...
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    ED ratio across the US

    GleeGum replied to back2nsg's topic in Emergency

    LI, NY Level 1, three ED areas for critical level 2 and 1s ratio was: 1:3 or 4 for level 2 and 3 it was 1:6-10 for level 4 and 5 it was 1:11 peds (level 2 and 3) it was 1:4 or 5 so stressful now i'm a...
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    Pertussis Titer instead of vaccination?

    GleeGum replied to GleeGum's topic in General Nursing

    and I don't mind covering the cost of the
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    Pertussis Titer instead of vaccination?

    GleeGum replied to GleeGum's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. However, I'm a traveler and this is my experience: I was offered and accepted a 13 week assignment earlier this year and the details for starting the assignment were being worked out when I...
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    Pertussis Titer instead of vaccination?

    GleeGum replied to GleeGum's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks - I heard the same about the immunization wearing off, but doesn't it make sense to check for immunity first before getting a
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    How is the job market?

    GleeGum replied to eriksoln's topic in Travel

    it's tough, but if you are willing to take the risk (be without a contract for a couple weeks in between) and not out to make mad money, it is a great adventure. i didn't want to get to 50 and say, i...
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    anyone ever worked at rady childrens hospital in san diego, ca?

    GleeGum replied to jlb1985's topic in Travel

    I liked Highway Hypodermics. I also recommend the Delphi forum online for info like here. I also read a book about travel by Padgett (can't remember the title - that was good
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    Have you ever worked a strike?

    GleeGum posted a topic in Travel

    I'm wondering what experiences you've had working a strike? Any lessons learned? Interesting experiences? I'm not asking if it's right to work a strike, I know there are some strong opinions out there...
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    best CEN review

    GleeGum replied to laurainri's topic in Emergency

    congratulations!!!!
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    What Happens If You Cancel Your Contract?

    GleeGum replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    hi 213812. I would not let a recruiter or agency's use of scare tactics affect you doing the right thing. i know it can be intimidating and hope it works out well for
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    Travel jobs offered...low pay

    GleeGum replied to JoeMacERRN's topic in Travel

    hey that is great news. hope it's a wonderful summer for you.
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    Kaiser west LA

    GleeGum replied to angel4gramma's topic in Travel

    was it for ER by
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    Kaiser west LA

    GleeGum replied to angel4gramma's topic in Travel

    so i just found this thread because i was looking for west LA info, but thought I would post what I recently wrote to another member about my interview experience with AMN for Kaiser, in case it would...
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    Travel jobs offered...low pay

    GleeGum replied to JoeMacERRN's topic in Travel

    woah. $5k is not worth a risk to my life, i'm thinking. too bad. it would have been a good
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    Travel jobs offered...low pay

    GleeGum replied to JoeMacERRN's topic in Travel

    JoeMac, i hear you. I'm not sure my personality has the stamina for this kind of job hunting, but now I just completed a great (first) a assignment with the hope of another good one lining up. I...
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    Travel jobs offered...low pay

    GleeGum replied to JoeMacERRN's topic in Travel

    could you elaborate? that's a significant statement. i know the working conditions aren't ideal, but that's a lot of
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    Travel jobs offered...low pay

    GleeGum replied to JoeMacERRN's topic in Travel

    I hear you. I am just finishing my first assignment and settled for low pay for the great experience (level I trauma - i'm ER also) in a great location, but so far the next options don't seem as great...
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    Starting Travel Nursing in NYC

    GleeGum replied to AshleeRN84's topic in Travel

    i agree with
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    talemed

    GleeGum replied to N LABOR's topic in Travel

    I have mixed feelings about Talemed, they seem good and have great health insurance (something that is important to me) but the recruiter I've talked with is not very consistant and even tried to get...
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    California Board of Nursing? CA nurses HELP

    GleeGum replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey AllAngels - i just did a similar thing, got a CA license endorsed from another state and also got a letter about A&P, etc prereqs. I just had the transcripts sent from the schools I went to...