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  1. new traveller, contract questions

    IdahoNurse replied to Selke's topic in Travel

    Definitely discuss things with your recruiter if things are not the way that the nurse manager and you discussed in your interview. Also ask them how extensive the background check is, a few...

  2. what constitutes travel?

    IdahoNurse replied to nursejllrn's topic in Travel

    Nothing about the 50 mile rule. Just states that you are traveling away from home if: (1) Your duties require you to be away from the beneral area of your tax home longer than an orderinary days...

  3. what constitutes travel?

    IdahoNurse replied to nursejllrn's topic in Travel

    it really does say 50 miles? my travel tax advisor tells me that there is no 50 mile rule, you just have to be further than you can come home after shift. would be interested in where you received...

  4. what constitutes travel?

    IdahoNurse replied to nursejllrn's topic in Travel

    There really is no "50 mile" rule like others tend to believe in... According to the IRS, you just have to be far enough out that it is not "feasible" to get the apporpriate rest between shifts. I...

  5. Spouses of Travelers

    IdahoNurse replied to A Pom's Mom's topic in Travel

    I have my spouse and my son with me. Spouse is a house hubby and son usually gets a job at a fast food restaurant. Home/Online businesses are also great for a mobile family. If there is a will...

  6. Nurse Choice?

    IdahoNurse replied to Neual54's topic in Travel

    They are a part of AMN Healthcare. Do your research is all I have to

  7. Highway Hypodermics

    IdahoNurse replied to ruthiebaby88's topic in Travel

    I have visited this website several times, and have considered it a great resource for

  8. feeling overwhelmed by recruiters -need advice from experienced travelers

    IdahoNurse replied to lannisz's topic in Travel

    Biggest thing that you can do when posting your resume, is give them ONLY your email address as a contact. Do NOT give them your phone number. Where it says "Phone Number:" you put "unlisted" A...

  9. When can I apply?

    IdahoNurse replied to DeLynn's topic in Travel

    Doesn't make much difference in that staff jobs are "pro-rated" according to how much experience you have where travel nursing jobs are "pro-rated" more on the location of the assignment, not how much...

  10. How often is recruiter to call?

    IdahoNurse replied to Beneficence's topic in Travel

    Usually recruiters will call you once a week, and they should call atleast once every two weeks... or atleast send you an email. Some hospitals are more friendly than others, but it does seem kinda...

  11. When can I apply?

    IdahoNurse replied to DeLynn's topic in Travel

    You can usually be on the road within a few dys once all your paperwork is completed and you've interviewed with the hospital. I personally, would give yourself a month cushion to be safe, but...

  12. Curious about the details

    IdahoNurse replied to DarlinNurseRed's topic in Travel

    I have it in all of my contracts, so I guess that it flys. If a travel company won't let you put a paragraph in protecting yourself, then find one who

  13. Curious about the details

    IdahoNurse replied to DarlinNurseRed's topic in Travel

    As a travel nurse, you always ask what the nurse:patient ratios are and then put that number into your contract! Write down all the things that were discussed in the interview and then add a...

  14. have spouse, will travel?

    IdahoNurse replied to justsomestudent's topic in Travel

    I travel with a son and spouse. My son works at fast food restaurants, and tells them that his mother is a contract nurse and so far he has gotten a job every where we have went. My husband is...

  15. Have you traveled with your child/ren?

    IdahoNurse replied to Meerkat's topic in Travel

    I travel with my son and hubb and we do great. No problems, and we homeschool. Wouldn't change a this way of life for

  16. Aureus Medical

    IdahoNurse replied to nurse with cats's topic in Travel

    I really liked my recruiters, but this companies goes through recruiters more than any company that I'm aware of. They're corporate BS was enough for me... after giving them a fair shot and getting...

  17. In need of input from experienced travel RNs

    IdahoNurse replied to oliviacunolo's topic in Travel

    Any advice or recommendations on travel companies or hospitals would be greatly appreciated. Anyone have experience with PPR? Have several friends who are with them and have had no problems with...

  18. Recommendations....

    IdahoNurse replied to kenesha212002's topic in Travel

    I'm with Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group now, and they have been great to

  19. Educational Opportunities While Traveling

    IdahoNurse posted a topic in Travel

    Just wondering what kinds of educational opportunities are available to traveling nurses at the hospitals besides the basics, CPR, ACLS, PALS... etc... Has anyone actually learn anything while on...

  20. Any traveling nurses out there willing to give advice?

    IdahoNurse replied to tchinn's topic in Travel

    Ditto on all of the above, especially atleast a year's experience. You have to know what you're doing out there with little assistance. Yes, you can ask questions about policy and procedure, but you...

  21. The best agency

    IdahoNurse replied to TriniAngel's topic in Travel

    I'm with Trinity Healthcare Staffing and couldn't be happier!!! Other great companies are Cirrus Medical, Abetta Care, Bridge Staffing, Nursing Innovations, Across America Med Staffing, and Medical...

  22. Where would you live....

    IdahoNurse replied to joyzrn's topic in Travel

    Out of all of those you listed, only Arizona is a compact state. I would go there. That way you would have compact license, and wouldn't have to get a new license everytime. The best is Texas or...

  23. I have a few question about travel nursing!

    IdahoNurse replied to BuddyGwen's topic in Travel

    Well, that is unless you usually work nights! No kidding.. I have worked evening/nights for 13 years before traveling and every other assignment has been DAY shift. Arizona #1 was nights......

  24. nursing or teaching??

    IdahoNurse replied to SamanthaLu's topic in Nursing Career

    All the teaching I did was subsituting, that's why I went into nursing is because I couldn't find anything permanent where I wanted. The biggest advantage to nursing is the fact that you don't have to...

  25. How much money do the travel companies really make off of us?

    IdahoNurse replied to ashthomps's topic in Travel

    Yes there are all those expenses... Let me rephrase here. The companies that I know of take their $15 for administrative fees and THEN you have what's left for housing, travel, and other