8-ball

8-ball BSN

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  1. Tax Consultant

    8-ball replied to ryanstum15's topic in Travel

    The answer is yes check out traveltax.com traveltax they have people they can refer you too. Also check out pantravelers you have to be a member but its free. I have a tax consultant who has worked...

  2. Let me know your thoughts -AMN yay or nay?

    8-ball replied to creative scholar's topic in Travel

    I work with AMN from time to time, and there are pros and cons. Pro is they are a big company and can get some exclusive contracts for you plus when the smaller companies don't have anything where I...

  3. Travel nursing in Colorado

    8-ball replied to Erikashton's topic in Travel

    The company isn't as important as relationship with the recruiter. A good recruiter at a bad company is better than an bad recruiter at a great company. However I would suggest joining some of the FB...

  4. West vs East Coast?

    8-ball replied to CardiacDork's topic in Travel

    So I am not going to compare things since I haven't been to the west coast yet but I am loving it in Baltimore right now at John Hopikins. I feel like this city gets a really bad rap. Also Boston I...

  5. Winter travel assignments

    8-ball replied to wayemika's topic in Travel

    If you are looking for the money just ask your recruiters where they have crisis rates or tell them what you want your gross to be and only take that much. However what I prefer to do is look in areas...

  6. Should I accept this assignment?

    8-ball replied to penlite28's topic in Travel

    The pay sounds average for med-surg in rural hospital setting, but questions you need to ask your recruiterS, Yes you need more than one so you can shop around for offers and let them know you are...

  7. Extra Shift Bonuses

    8-ball replied to Work2Live's topic in Travel

    I have seen this before, back in January CC was offering bonus for working any extra shifts. The smarter thing to do is to get your OT rate higher, especially if they are offering lower base pay. For...

  8. Too many companies under one name

    8-ball replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    I have no idea, I only posted in this travel nurse

  9. Too many companies under one name

    8-ball posted a topic in Travel

    I wish there was a way to easily see a list of company names and all the little companies under their umbrella. I sign up with one company then a get a call from X recruiter with XYZ company. After...

  10. Too many companies under one name

    8-ball replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    Thanks

  11. Housing options while traveling

    8-ball replied to RN0711's topic in Travel

    Currently I have an apartment but be aware they are expensive when talking only 13 weeks. Even more so with dogs (they still collect deposits like they would if it was a year). Previously I used...

  12. New to ICU. What do you hate to see a new ICU nurse do?

    8-ball replied to IPMC15's topic in Critical Care

    One of the most important things is to ask WHY? Ok so someone told you they never do XYZ or when you do task X you always stop X gtt. Whatever the scenario if a reason isn't provided ask WHY. This...

  13. What do you make sure to put in your travel contract?

    8-ball replied to icuRNallie's topic in Travel

    1) I do get that wording in the contract but I understand what you are saying as well. Unfortunately we can be cancelled at any time but so far (knock on wood) hasn't happened to me. Although from...

  14. What do you make sure to put in your travel contract?

    8-ball replied to icuRNallie's topic in Travel

    1) guaranteed hours 2) any schedule request shifts/or time off 3) If the hospital strikes contract is void and/or up for renegotiation. 4) since I don't take the insurance I save them money...I get...

  15. Travel nursing for nervous drivers

    8-ball replied to adpiRN's topic in Travel

    I am currently in Baltimore, I drive a big F350 dually so basically I park it and never drive once on my assignment...getting an RV down the road. I bring my bike and so far here I have taken the bus...

  16. new traveler update

    8-ball posted a topic in Travel

    Hey guys, just wanted to pop in and say hi. I am still a new traveler, July will be my 6 month mark and I am on my second assignment. 1st was in Louisville KY, second at John Hopkins in Baltimore. I...

  17. new traveler update

    8-ball replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    acuity varies with each hospital. Currently where I am at @Hopkins the acuity is higher than it was in Louisville. Honestly they really don't try to hurt the travelers I feel both places shared the...

  18. new traveler update

    8-ball replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    Yep, so far I have 4 companies. each of my 2 assignments have been with different companies. I am ICU so I don't see crisis as much as some other specialties do but

  19. Are Housing Stipends Tax Free?

    8-ball replied to SKynardRN's topic in Travel

    It is only tax free if you have a tax home. This requires duplicating expenses for housing cost. You dont have to own a home you can rent but either way you have to be able to return back to it...

  20. what to include in a contract

    8-ball posted a topic in Travel

    Just curious what some of you guys have at times or always include into your contracts. I have learned in a short time that with each contract their is something I should have included that I missed....

  21. what to include in a contract

    8-ball replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    Thanks Ned, So at will language, means I should have clear language determining what constitutes a cancelled contract? I have also asked for guaranteed hours so far but I am new at this and only done...

  22. under contract but I never signed

    8-ball posted a topic in Travel

    So my manager asked me if I would extend and I agreed, then I contacted my recruiter to work out the details, which included some dates off for housing issues, and a higher OT rate. I hadn't heard...

  23. under contract but I never signed

    8-ball replied to 8-ball's topic in Travel

    My recruiter and manager agreed to the dates and thankfully I was able to work it where it isn't an issue in the upcoming schedule...its only 3 days off. My recruiter said she would check on the...

  24. States with a continual need?

    8-ball replied to BigT's topic in Travel

    Also check out the gypsy nurse facebook group and the gypsy nurse jobs group that will help you alot. Ca always has jobs, AK, NV, Co,...the list goes on. If I were you I would take an assignment...

  25. Nurse Staffing Levels: Travel Nurse Supply and Demand

    8-ball replied to traveler77's topic in Travel

    If I understand your question right...You are asking if it is hard for the hospitals to get enough travelers to staff when they are short right? I may not be the best to answer your question as I have...