sweetnlow121

My husband and I have always wanted to live in another culture for a while and travel through Europe. So this is our way of affording it! We want to work for a bit and then travel for maybe 3-4 weeks and work a little more. Definitely not looking for anything permanent, but who knows, maybe we'll love it so much we want to stay! (He's not a nurse, so he'll have to see what he can find when we get there). It sounds like the average rate equates to about $22/hour. Not quite what I get here in the states, but they do help with housing. They supply subsidised housing and normally place 2-4 travel nurses in an apartment/flat or house. Each nurse contributes to a housing fund, pre-tax. Since I'm travelling with my husband they apparently will place us in our own unit and we'll pay about 175 pounds per week. (About $1200 USD per month). We haven't yet decided on where. There are assignments in London, that I know my husband would prefer. There are also assignments in Scotland. They've got contracts with Hospitals in various locations across the UK, so I guess when the time comes, I can see what interests me!

Oh boy, I've made your day! Well I hope it all works out and I don't end up with my foot in my mouth! They told me that at minimum it will take 6 months to go through application and take the 20 day program. (I know I've read 12-18 months on this board some places, and I hope it doesn't take that long) . After finishing the 20 day program, I have to leave the UK as the normal 30 day holiday allowance on my passport will be up... I'll have 2 options: leave the UK and go into Europe until they have the work permit taken care of, however it will only be a 6 month permit. The other option is to come back to the states and wait for permits to go through here... which, as I understand it, allows for a 2 year permit. I'm not completely sure what type of permit it is. Hope this helps!

Does anyone have info on the new 20-day Program required by the NMC for Overseas nurses? I'm an RN in the US looking to register in the UK. I understand what it is and what it covers, but finding one is a little confusing. I'm almost ready to send the initial app. form back to NMC... I'm taking the English test this Friday. At the moment I'm finding it impossible to find anything on anyone offering the 20 day program; only what's on the NMC website and that is not very helpful. Any info would be greatly appreciated. :) Thanks!

Hey Amy- I've found one company that does 13 week contracts in the UK. Continental Travelnurse. I'm just beginning the process of going through the entire NMC registration. This company has been very helpful in helping me understand how to navigate the mess that the NMC seems to have created in this new 20 day program requirement. Actually, my husband has done quite a bit of research in his spare time, too. You might try calling on them, to see if they can place you. They'll at least talk to you about the process and your qualifications. I'm an RN with 5+ years experience in Baby/Mother care- nursery and post-partum. They told me that my best bet is to apply as a General Nurse and hopefully I could get into a gynie ward so at least I can stay in women's health. I'll take the English assessment in a week and will hopefully be able to get things rolling from there. The biggest problem I'm having at the moment is finding any info on this 20 day program and who is offering it. Here is their website: http://continentaltravelnurse.com/ Perhaps someone might have some further insight, and/or info on this company. Let me know what you come up with! Good Luck! sweetnlow121