Travel nursing or not in Florida

[Bnurs]

Hi dear nurses

I am planning to relocate to Tampa, Florida

I am undecided whether to take a travelling assignment or directly get hired by the hospital

I know about the incentives that travel nursing offers but im not sure if i would get less pay or get stuck on a floor and not be able to move?

Any thoughts?

[Mcsteli]

I have the same concerns but for south-east Florida???

[ukjenn231]

I don't know where you are relocating from, but the pay for staff nurses is mediocre. However, there are lots of jobs for nurses (experienced ones, that is Hard to get a job as a new grad). Depending on the specialty, I have seen sign on bonuses in the area.

I would recommend traveling to relocate. Then if you like it, stay on staff. I did that with one of the hospital systems' pools, took the housing. I loved it so much I stayed. I am still doing contract pool, so I make good money and can change floors and hospitals every 13 weeks if I want. Even though I am a "contract" nurse, I am employed by the hospital. I really love it.

[Bnurs]

Thanks UKjenn, that sounds great

So how do you suggest i can try what you are doing. doing contract while working with the hospital

I really want to get more incentives from the hospitals

also can you tell me which travel agency you worked with and if you were happy with them?

thanks

[PMKNSE, MSN, RN, APRN]

I don't know where you are relocating from, but the pay for staff nurses is mediocre. However, there are lots of jobs for nurses (experienced ones, that is Hard to get a job as a new grad). Depending on the specialty, I have seen sign on bonuses in the area.

I would recommend traveling to relocate. Then if you like it, stay on staff. I did that with one of the hospital systems' pools, took the housing. I loved it so much I stayed. I am still doing contract pool, so I make good money and can change floors and hospitals every 13 weeks if I want. Even though I am a "contract" nurse, I am employed by the hospital. I really love it.

Trying to send you a PM about my interview but it says your box is full.

Thanks,

Renee

[Bnurs]

Hi renne

My inbox is not full

i can not send private msgs bc i guess i am not a very active member

How else do you think we can communicate?

thanks

[Bnurs]

Hi Ukjenn

I want to find out if you have heard anything about cross country or cirrus medical staffing?

I would like to take an assignment and get some incentives but would also really like to get relocation assistance and i think that would most likely be offered with the hospital directly

What can you tell me about the pay in tampa, i wonder if the travel companies would pay me less than the hospitals

btw i tried to private msg u but i can not until i am more active on this website

Also, what would be a better health coverage bc all i see is plan 401 and i have no idea about the different medical insurance and companies

I am coming from canada and will have +4 years

thanks again