Hi, I am a registered nurse and I am seriously thinking of travel nursing.
I need a change. The hospital I work at is going through a lot of financial difficulties and changes, and I am personally going through a lot of changes. I am 42 years old, a single parent and I have taken care of my mother for several years. My mother recently passed away and I feel lost. I need, seriously need, a change. I have been talking with travel companies. But I need some feedback about what would be the best company to go with. I have been an RN for 5 1/2 years and have never traveled. Actually I have not even flown before. I am from Virginia and I am looking at positions in Southern CA. Around the Marina Del Rey, Torrance, Burbank area. PLEASE could I have some feedback on travel companies. Thank you.
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Started by cav, Oct 31 2004 05:33 PM
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Posted 31 October 2004 - 08:03 PM
Sorry I can't help you with your answers as I have never done anything like travel nursing. It's really hard when parents die. I understand what you mean about feeling lost. Are you the sort of person that accepts change well? Would change be more stressful for you at this point in your life or are you trying to run away from existing problems? Are children involved with the move? How would they feel if they are? These are questions I would ask myself before making any major decisions.
In any case, I wish you well in your nursing whatever you decide. Hopefully others can answer your questions.
In any case, I wish you well in your nursing whatever you decide. Hopefully others can answer your questions.
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Posted 01 November 2004 - 09:04 AM
CAV,
I'm very sorry to hear that you are going through a hard time. I've been traveling for 5 yrs now. I began when I was facing very similar challenges in my own life. I have come to realize that for me, traveling was not only a way to make a decent living ( I live in the south where RNs make slightly less than the local bartender.)but also an escapeism coping mechanism. I would like to tell you it is all good but that would be a lie.It seems there are as many agencies and travel companies out there as there are nurses, nearly. Some good advise would be never ever pay for your own travel expenses. Get all of the details of your assignment in writing before ever getting on a plane. Have a CPA who specializes in tax returns for travelers. Keep good records(even if you ned to tape phone conversations.) Never take an assignment without at least a phone interview with a rep from the facility. You don't need to disclose any of your agreement you have with the agency but you can talk about the assignment itself and exactly what your shift,call,duties,etc. will be. As far as how this will help you personally, I can say that it is much easier to grieve, sulk, cry, rage, laugh at yourself, talk yourself down, eat hagen-das for dinner, or just about anything else you need to do in order to get through a hard time, in a private hotel room or apartment. Also working with people who don not know your situation is refreshing and makes for a lighter attitude so you can deal with the changes you are going through. I don't know how old you cildren are but if you plan to take them with you, give home school a chance. I can give you the name of a friend who is now in Hawaii with her daughter and they have literally changed their lives and are so happy. I can tell you that once you get the groove of traveling, it is nearly additcive and you will ask yourself who was that other nurse who I used to be. I hope this helps you. Feel free to e-mail me. Oh, one last thing. If you can, get hooked up with a friend as a travel partner. I had one wnd I really miss her. But she has small clildren who need her to be home for the next few years anyway. Good Luck!
I'm very sorry to hear that you are going through a hard time. I've been traveling for 5 yrs now. I began when I was facing very similar challenges in my own life. I have come to realize that for me, traveling was not only a way to make a decent living ( I live in the south where RNs make slightly less than the local bartender.)but also an escapeism coping mechanism. I would like to tell you it is all good but that would be a lie.It seems there are as many agencies and travel companies out there as there are nurses, nearly. Some good advise would be never ever pay for your own travel expenses. Get all of the details of your assignment in writing before ever getting on a plane. Have a CPA who specializes in tax returns for travelers. Keep good records(even if you ned to tape phone conversations.) Never take an assignment without at least a phone interview with a rep from the facility. You don't need to disclose any of your agreement you have with the agency but you can talk about the assignment itself and exactly what your shift,call,duties,etc. will be. As far as how this will help you personally, I can say that it is much easier to grieve, sulk, cry, rage, laugh at yourself, talk yourself down, eat hagen-das for dinner, or just about anything else you need to do in order to get through a hard time, in a private hotel room or apartment. Also working with people who don not know your situation is refreshing and makes for a lighter attitude so you can deal with the changes you are going through. I don't know how old you cildren are but if you plan to take them with you, give home school a chance. I can give you the name of a friend who is now in Hawaii with her daughter and they have literally changed their lives and are so happy. I can tell you that once you get the groove of traveling, it is nearly additcive and you will ask yourself who was that other nurse who I used to be. I hope this helps you. Feel free to e-mail me. Oh, one last thing. If you can, get hooked up with a friend as a travel partner. I had one wnd I really miss her. But she has small clildren who need her to be home for the next few years anyway. Good Luck!
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Posted 10 November 2004 - 02:35 PM
Cav, If you are still looking for an assignment, I have a number of openings in and around Torrance and Santa Ana areas. Let me know what your specialty is and I'd love to be able to talk with you alittle about traveling, etc. I have been a recruiter for 10 yrs and don't play any games. I can give you any advice you may need and promise to do it in an unbiased manner.
Jack Swinney
National Staffing Advisor
INA Nursing, Inc
888-411-4462 x1006
jswinney@inanursing.com
Jack Swinney
National Staffing Advisor
INA Nursing, Inc
888-411-4462 x1006
jswinney@inanursing.com
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Posted 22 November 2004 - 10:54 PM
HI Cav, it sounds like you are going through a hard time right now. Travel nursing might be just the thing for you at this point in your life. Face it , there is a nursing shortage in this country and there are tons of travel nursing jobs all over the United States at this time. Also at the same time, where else can you get your housing paid for, get travel reimibursement to and from your assigment, get free health insurance, and make a higher payrate than the staff nurses in the hospital. That being said , what do you have to lose. It sounds like it's time for a change and traveling could be the perfect solution for you.
Once you decide to travel, make sure you do a lot of researching and gathering of information. There are a lot of travel companies out of there and many of them are fly by night. Cav, to avoid this kind of situation, I suggest you do a lot of research, call different companies , request information packets, and get the facts.
I would be happy to speak with you at any time. I work for a Travel Nursing company called Preferred Healthcare. We are a publicly traded company and have been in business for over 20 years.
We offer complete packages including health insurance, travel reimibursement, shared and private safe housing with great amenities as well as a competitive payrate. We also have 90% of all the contracts with all the hospitals throughout United States including Alaska and Hawaii. Please feel free to contact me at the below toll free number or e-mail adddress. Whatever you decide to do, good luck in your search.
Sincerely,
Marci Herman
Healthcare Recruiter
Preferred Healtcare Staffing
888-819-5306
marci.herman@preferredhealthcare.com
Once you decide to travel, make sure you do a lot of researching and gathering of information. There are a lot of travel companies out of there and many of them are fly by night. Cav, to avoid this kind of situation, I suggest you do a lot of research, call different companies , request information packets, and get the facts.
I would be happy to speak with you at any time. I work for a Travel Nursing company called Preferred Healthcare. We are a publicly traded company and have been in business for over 20 years.
We offer complete packages including health insurance, travel reimibursement, shared and private safe housing with great amenities as well as a competitive payrate. We also have 90% of all the contracts with all the hospitals throughout United States including Alaska and Hawaii. Please feel free to contact me at the below toll free number or e-mail adddress. Whatever you decide to do, good luck in your search.
Sincerely,
Marci Herman
Healthcare Recruiter
Preferred Healtcare Staffing
888-819-5306
marci.herman@preferredhealthcare.com
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