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I live in Florida and we get all kinds of travelers.
The satisfaction depends on the traveler themselves and their expectations, and experiences.
Nursing is tough down here and the ratios are hard and many travelers hate it and never will come back. Others travel all up and down the state and never leave.
Some come and count down the days until they leave. Come down! You can do anything for 13 weeks can't ya!
Also depends on why you come. If you come for the attractions, the weather, the beaches as well as to make money you'll be happier.
Licensed, Lived and worked in Florida, but decided to travel elsewhere.
I have to agree with other postings that Nurse patient ratios tend to be horrific. My average patient load was 9-10 without an aid for post-op ortho patients. Very risky indeed. (night shift)
Overall, I would just say that nurses work very hard in Florida.
I have seen more than a few travellers RETURN to our facility even though season can be really rough. That's a testiment to the high skill level travellers tend to have. (pat on the back for all travellers)
So, does that mean it's bad? Not sure, but I think it depends on the traveller.
I decided to travel myself and experience other states and hospitals.
Will the "Grass be greener on the other side of the fence?"
I guess I'm going to find out.
Currently in CA on assignment.
Has anyone out there worked as a travel nurse in Florida? My husband and I would really like to go there, but have not heard good things about staffing and the general treatment of nurses by management in the state. A Florida license is kind of a pain to get...so is the game worth the candle? Please respond!cruiser
i'm there traveling now. i like some places and i don't like others...just like all the other states i've been to. the pay is one of the worst but i love the town i landed in (sarasota)
Cruiser
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Has anyone out there worked as a travel nurse in Florida? My husband and I would really like to go there, but have not heard good things about staffing and the general treatment of nurses by management in the state. A Florida license is kind of a pain to get...so is the game worth the candle? Please respond!
cruiser