FutureNurse2B

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! Thats probably the only reason I havent' used them ...

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 travelers contracts. Not a good rep that place.

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 quick and I feel alot better now. I am in Orange co...

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 out there in certain cities. Do you know anyone pers...

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 to hit the floor running as a traveler. Some pla...

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. Traffic is crazy everywhere but depending on whi...

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 you can be in one area of town and it will be gorge...

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 world. How exciting! Your going to love Dallas. Good...

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 runs into issues delivering your car on time.

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 housing. This is my first time taking the housing, I'm...

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. Wheres the hand sanitizer"

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 went. The housing in houston was phenomenal from what...

Has anyone else heard of this? I was told by someone that pretty soon all RNs are going to be required to have a BSN and those who only have an ADN will be required to go back to school. Is this a roomer? I hope so.

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 educated on unions. (What they are, Reasons why nurses g...

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 traveled there with American mobile. Had no issues and e...

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 definitely get that cert. I traveled with Nurse choi...

This has happened to me a few times and I have just learned that honesty is the key. It doesn't hurt to tell the truth and besides, travel nursing is basically a big competition between agencies anyway so its not like they won't ever work with you a...

Does anyone know of any NCLEX-RN tutors in the baltimore, md area. I have been unsuccessful with the NCLEX a few times and at this point I dont know what else to do. I am scheduled to test October 19th and before I stress myself out again I would ...

I come across it somewhat often that parents will take their anger out on the nurses. I've had some pretty difficult parents and have even had one parent request for another nurse. I'll never forget that one haha. Not a great feeling to be fired b...

The best words of wisdom I could give you is to NEVER be afraid to ask questions no matter how silly you think the question may be. That one question just might save u from making a huge mistake. Also, always cross your T's and dot your I's on the...

I'm so glad you brought this topic up and wished I would've came across this discussion years ago when I was a new nurse. I was bullied sooooooo badly as a new nurse at my first job. My fellow nurses were running to the manager and telling her mist...

Thanks alot for your response! This is great.

I know I chose the right profession when the first Christmas I ever spent away from my family alone in another state working a long night shift, one patient/family brought the staff a ham dinner!! So unexpected. They became my family for that night...

Travel nursing is indeed a great way to save but you do need money saved up to start of course. It all depends on which travel company you choose and how great the pay of the assignment is. But sometimes the travel reimbursement they give you is no...

I agree with the above post. Well said. Get your 2yrs minimum experience under your belt and then start traveling. I am currently getting ready to start an assignment in Texas and my best friend and I are actually going together. So yes, its like...