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That's so funny, I was in the same situation you were in. When I was offered the job I was working PRN with a lot flexibility, believe me, I struggled with the decision too. I decided to take it because I wanted the benefits (PTO, etc), I'm glad I took the job, they're a good company to work for. I hope all goes well, would love to hear an update in the next few weeks!

Yes, I travel to physicians offices, expected to make 12 visits a week. I work mostly 8 hour days but there are times when it's a 10 - 12 hour day depending on travel. As far as meeting with the providers, I control my own scheduling which is great. When I first started it was kind of hard for me to get into the provider offices but now it's not a problem at all - I just had to develop my own style. It's not for everyone, you have to be versatile, work independently with little direction (I'm guessing you're working from home) but that's been a plus for me. (also it's a Mon - Fri job) Have you had your 2nd interview yet, how did it go?

I work as a Quality Improvement Nurse for Humana. I've been with them for about a year and so far it's good. I work from home but travel about 50% of the time. I contact providers and talk with them about our clinical programs, HEDIS measures, keeping the member (patient) out of the hospital, etc. It's just like any other job - it's what YOU make of it. Good LucK

Hi Deb and Baglady, Thank you for your responses, they were very helpful. I'm gonna have a try at finding my own housing too.

Hi there, Thanks for your input, I'm an RN. The position requires call, which is OK with me, but am curious as to how call time is paid when traveling. Think I probably need to check into IRS website to see what guidelines they have for non taxed hrly rate and the housing subsidy(I do have a tax home) Is the subsidy paid separately? Just thinking about what might make things easier at tax time. I checked into "corporate housing" and the prices are ridiculous. I'll have to find a place on my own then figure out what to do with furnishing it.

Hello to Everyone and Happy 4th of July! I'm new to traveling, this is my first assignment. I would like to hear from other travelers how their call pay works. I know as a staff nurse for a hospital you usually get a few bucks an hr to take call then time and half when called in. What about with travel nursing, what are the on call rates etc. I've asked my recruiter this (have not signed nor seen contract yet, but I know they submitted an offer for me) but she said she didn't know and would have to ck into it. Few more questions: Also was told by recruiter that agencies just aren't paying sign on and completion bonuses anymore due to the economy...is this correct? I'm thinking of taking a subisdy instead of apt - does this sound right: hrly tax rate 16.08, hrly non tax rate 9.92, non taxed subsidy 2200, total hrly rate 40.06? tavel round trip paid hrly at $0.30 per hour?? Like I said, I've never done this before and want to make sure I'm getting the best deal I can. Any input would be great. Thank you!

Hello everyone, I'm new to travel nursing and have been looking for my first assignment. This is what I have been offered: $37.00/hr (taxable hourly rate) $220/wk housing allowance tax free (I have dogs so I wanted to find something suitable). I also verified and asked is this the hourly rate of pay plus additional monies for housing and she said yes. I'm told that its 40/hr wk guaranteed, its located in NC. Agency is fast staffing. Does this sound right? I just don't want any surprises. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!