Traveling- Florida Hospitals

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I'm really set on doing an assignment in Florida. I know the pay isn't exactly the greatest, and I hear different reviews on traveling there, but it's one of those places I want to at least have lived in at some point in my life. I'm sure there have been plenty of posts on this, however I was wondering if anyone could give me any feedback on which hospitals to avoid more central Florida (Tampa, Ocala- Orlando, Daytona, etc.) And possibly what companies have more of a selection for Florida? Feedback is greatly appreciated! :)

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try baycare they hire the travelers directly, pm me if you want more info. they have hospitals in Clearwater close to tampa

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Thanks! I'll be sure to check into it!

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I'm actually looking to get into the pool at Baycare.. In Cali now on a travel assignment but would love to do local!!! I hear Baycare is the way to go... Anyone else hear this?

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yep, my friends are there right now and they love it. PM me if you want info. i start next month in morton plant

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Stay away from Northside and St. Pete General, both in St. Petersburgh. Both have regional if not statewide reputations for horrible staffing. I actually had a family member BEG me to call the state to report St. Pete!

To be fair I will add a disclaimer: It's been a few years since I have been back to either place so there is a chance improvements have occured.

Good luck with your travels

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I have worked for baycare and cant say enough good things. They have hospitals in Tampa if that is where you are really wanting to go, but I liked Morton Plant in Clearwater. The 2 in Tampa are St. Josephs womens and St. Josephs Hospital.

Northside and St. Pete Gen are both HCA. They have a bad reputation for low pay and poor staffing ratios. They had a huge picket line last year for about 3 months!

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I work at ORMC (part of the Orlando Health organization) in downtown Orlando. I LOVE my job. Florida Hospital is another great system in Orlando. Orlando Health and Florida Hospital are both working on becoming magnet hospital systems. Avoid Health Central and Osceola regional!! I don't know what the pay is in the rest of the country, but starting pay for a GN here is around $22/hours. I'm an RN 2 and I make $23.65/hour with around a 30% shift differential for working nights. My take home salary is around $60,000 and I have decent benefits.

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Take home before taxes I'm guessing you mean. Or you work a ton of OT!

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I work at ORMC (part of the Orlando Health organization) in downtown Orlando. I LOVE my job. Florida Hospital is another great system in Orlando. Orlando Health and Florida Hospital are both working on becoming magnet hospital systems. Avoid Health Central and Osceola regional!! I don't know what the pay is in the rest of the country but starting pay for a GN here is around $22/hours. I'm an RN 2 and I make $23.65/hour with around a 30% shift differential for working nights. My take home salary is around $60,000 and I have decent benefits.[/quote']

Gela. I am interested in working at ORMC. Any advice for standing out to HR?

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I have a friend who works there. This is so true. Go with Tampa General if possible.

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I wish I could help you out, but I'm guessing they are looking for the same qualities as any other hospital.

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