FutureNurse2B replied to bagola22's topic in Travel
I traveled with them twice. No complaints. My recruiter was fantastic! Just remember, your required to do 48hrs/week. Its exhausting but the pay is absolutely excellent!! That overtime is a killing!...
FutureNurse2B replied to sweetgurly25's topic in Travel
I would stay clear away from this job if I were you. My friend went there and was cancelled once per week, hours werent guarenteed AND about half way thru the contract the hospital cancelled all the...
I was in your shoes. I took an assignment by myself to Southern California. I have never been anywhere by myself before so it was sooooooooo scary! But I have a bubbly personality so I made friends...
FutureNurse2B replied to DayLight117's topic in Travel
I totally understand your overwhemlness. (if thats even a word) I have been there done that. I have been traveling for 3 yrs now. I think a good place for you to start is Texas. The pay is great...
I started traveling with a yr and a half experience. I would suggest to have at least 1yr experience if not more. YOu need to be absolutely comfortable on your own as a nurse b/c you will be expected...
FutureNurse2B replied to CaseManagerRN's topic in Travel
The metro would definitely be the smarter option as far as saving gas $ and the hassle of being stuck in traffic. But if you want to drive, it can be done. You just have to leave super early probably....
FutureNurse2B replied to CaseManagerRN's topic in Travel
I am from the DC/Maryland area. I started at University of Maryland in Baltimore Md. A little advice about my hometown: Its a beautiful place to live. Bethesda is especially a nice area to be. But...
FutureNurse2B replied to MeishaTots's topic in Travel
sweetgurly- I worked at Texas childrens in HOuston and Christus santa rosa in San antonio Which hospital offered you a position there? Meisha- what part of maryland are you from!?!? What a small...
FutureNurse2B replied to MeishaTots's topic in Travel
Definitely ship your car. I did this to go from Maryland to Texas. I used Red carpet auto and it cost about $700. Worth the money but make sure you give yourself a few days buffer in case the driver...
FutureNurse2B replied to MeishaTots's topic in Travel
Im not sure about negotiations for the housing but I do know that the absolute hassle of looking for your own apartment and your own furnishing company is totally taken away if you just take the...
FutureNurse2B replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Pediatric
You know your a pediatric nurse when..... you hear a kid coughing in a restaurant/grocery store/ etc and you immediately think to yourself "oh no......I wonder how long that kid has had that cough....
FutureNurse2B replied to MeishaTots's topic in Travel
I too am a young black but 26yr old female and I think you should consider texas. I have had all positive experiences in both Houston and San antonio. I really wanted to go to Dallas but I never...
FutureNurse2B replied to lollieab's topic in Travel
I went to texas childrens in Houston and that is by far the best assignment I have taken so far. The hospital is fantastic and HUUUUUUGE!!!! its such a good facility to add to your resume. I...
Can someone please give me the low down and nitty gritty about Unions and nurses on strikes. I don't know a whole lot about this topic and am considering doing a few strikes but I want to get...
FutureNurse2B replied to NurseJackson's topic in Travel
Dont know if I'm responding too late for this thread but I'm a pedi traveler and been doing it for 2yrs. Its always a plus to have PALS....9/10 it will get you the job over most others so I would...