Looking for my first contract!!! I am an oncology certified nurse with my chemo/bio card. Looking for my first contract in Florida Orlando/ Tampa or in that area, (I...
Misty D. replied:
When I was looking for contracts in FL, my recruiter had openings in the St Pete area. His name is Trent Foss with ToralMed. (608) 436-3933 is his cell. Give him a call
Are there any older nurses out there traveling. I have 25 years of nursing experience. Last few years in oncology. I want to travel. Would use my travel trailer as my...
Bev G. replied:
No ! You are never too old to be a travel nurse ! All those years experience is needed. We have to hit the ground running & "prove" ourselves to staff nurses. Some think we gypsies are dumb lol. Been a nurse 23 years...started traveling 2 years ago at age 50. GO FOR IT...YOU WON'T REGRET IT...YOU'LL WONDER WHY YOU DIDN'T DO IT SOONER! And already having a TT, you have a head start....keep those tax free stipends in your pocket. Hubs & I got a 5 th wheel last year. Right now we only pay $450 for our spot...water & electricity included. Good luck ! Need a good agency? Call Orlando at PrimeTime Healthcare at 402 933 6700. He is awesome!
I am just starting as a travel RN. I am looking for start date in second week of January (as I am a credential trainer for Epic with my current hospital). I would be...
Susan T. replied:
Travel RN Job Group has 100's of jobs listed with pay. Stipend info can be found at the GSA per diem website. Tax info is covered by IRS publication 463. Reviews of hospitals and agencies are on travelnursingcentral.com under the career tab. Best of luck!
Is there any hospitals in Florida that are not HCA? Speciality adult/pediatric BMT or oncology.
Junia H. replied:
Broward Health has four hospitals in the Ft. Lauderdale area. They use Cerner
Kellie M. replied:
Nemours children's and Arnold Palmer in Orlando. Shands in Gainesville
Kevin A. replied:
West Boca Medical Center in Boca Raton. Last I knew, couple of months ago, they were still using travelers in the ED. Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter uses travelers. Memorial Healthcare, Broward County, uses travelers and has several hospitals in the area.
I want to start traveling in January, what companies are good for first time travelers? Any recruiters you recommend. Almost 3 years nursing experience,...
Christina P. replied:
Kurt Chase Atlas MedStaff was the absolute best in getting me my first assignment and supporting me through my first year as a traveler. Cant go wrong with Atlas Medstaff though!:)
Rhonda M. replied:
Anton Brill with Trustaff!!! He is Amazing!!! Alway honest and upfront. Never a problem with assignments. Not just a recruiter but also a friend
Any thoughts on Parker Adventist in Parker, CO (20mi from DT Denver)?! I just got my 1st assignment offer there and Denver was my top choice. Im a bit bummed the...
Lynnette J. replied:
The only hospital that is close to "urban" in Denver is St Anthony's - UofC hospital moved out to Aurora years ago. Parker is a great location and u r not far From the city!! I lived in Denver area for years!!
Vinicia C. replied:
I've lived in Parker for 8 years & loved it. Parker Adventist is right off 470 & close to I-25. There are some great apartments off Parker Road towards Arapahoe Road. You would be close to the Tech Center (DTC) & still have an easy commute.
Which companies/recruiters are best for oncology/BMT/infusion nurses?
Billie R. replied:
Another great hospital is The James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Its a 200+ cancer only hospital here. Each floor is specialize (BMT, Leuks, Gym/Uro, Neuro, etc) I am currently on my first assignment here, and just extended. Very traveler friendly. I, too, want to travel and do oncology mainly on assignments. So following your post as well:)
Just found out we'll need a kitty oncologist. Any recommendations or warnings? I know it would just be palliative, since it's lymphoma, but anyone had experience with...
Laura Y. replied:
I am so sorry. Our guy was treated with oncology at Animal Medical up on about 148 th and 15 th. Feel free to PM for more info.
Looking for advice from you oncology nurses. A good friend's adult daughter had a colonoscopy and was told that she has lymphoma. (My friend wasn't at the appointment...
Lynne M. replied:
I agree with Patty Travels. And absolutely zero chance I would wait 2 months to be seen with lymphoma. That could be the difference between life and death.
Does anyone know if they ever have assignments in Boulder, CO? My specialty is oncology but would do med surg if I got the opportunity to go to Boulder.
Anyone been to Medstar in Washington DC? Just took a contract at the oncology infusion center and was wondering if anyone had advice about the hospital or surrounding...
Jade E. replied:
I worked Medstar Oncology a few summers ago. LOVED this group of girls. We stayed busy most of the day, but they had their act together so it wasn't crazy and they were all team players. I don't know if they are the same group, but if so, I think you will enjoy working with them. They accepted me with open arms from day 1. I rode my bike in every day from Columbia Heights and was able to park right outside the front door. I think all but one of the nurses lived outside of DC. Traffic is pretty bad in that area. If you plan to drive, I would either try to be close, or plan to commute via the Metro and ride the bus the rest of the way. I had to rent a room from someone, which was not my preference (gotten off of AirBnB), but I really wanted to be in DC and not outside of it. If I came out again, I would still stay in the city. To be able to step out your door and either ride my bike a few miles to The Mall, or ride the metro to The Mall made it so easy to be a tourist. And although there are several neighborhoods dotted around DC, and they each have their pros and cons, Columbia Heights for me was a good decision. Safeway and Giant in walking distance, Target, Bed,Bath and Beyond,Best Buy, just to name a few were very convenient to me. Bloomingdale area is just south of the hospital. Nice area, several restaurants, but shopping not as much. Adams Morgan is also nice, and they have ton of restaurants and are close to Columbia Hts and their shops. Once you get below Logan or Dupont Cr, the price may have just gone up. You may find something over in the Georgetown area because of the university, but your commute just got longer. But it is a cool area with tons of shopping/restaurants, the river front, and not a far distance to the DC monuments,Arlington Cemetery, Kennedy center just to name a few. Gosh I could go on and on... I loved being in DC and hope to get at least one more assignment there before I am done traveling. I was only in DC for 10 weeks, but there is still plenty I did not get to. I was just starting to hit the not so popular tourist sites when I was done. If you have any specific questions, I will see if I can answer them for you. Tell the girls, Jade said 'hello' and I hope everyone is doing well.... Have fun in DC!!!
Any recommendations on actual oncology assignments? As in, not a med-surg/onc floor that is really just med-surg? I fled oncology to do travel nursing and now I'm really...
Shelly M. replied:
Check with Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester Ny
Anyone been to Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas, OR? Specifically the oncology/med surg unit? Good/bad??? Thanks in advance!
Dave A. replied:
I have never worked there but I have been in there over a 100 times. Great location in Clackamas. Will be cold and wet this time of year. Typical Kaiser with a lot of union employees that make others do there work. Just being truthful