Holy cow John I can’t believe you randomly showed up on my TH-cam!? My name is Josh Zwahlen and I used to work with you on the MICU at St. Anthony’s hospital. Very proud of you and everything that you have accomplished. You’re a badass nurse man.
I'm an RN finishing up my first year of practice. I'm planning on buying a trailer and travel nursing with my husband, cat and dog in tow! Thanks for the tips
@@Jshowtime02 many travelers I know have quit traveling. Hospitals are no longer giving out eye popping contracts anymore since most of the government COVID19 subsidies have dried up.
Hey Hidhawkes, looking back I'm sorry I missed your initial comment about being new. So welcome to NOP! If you've got questions feel free to email me at noordinaryparth@gmail.com and I'll do the best I can to answer them. Also, I can put you in contact with Tasha (my recruiter) if you like to talk to her too. She loves to chat up new people, even if they're still on the fence.
Compression socks are a must. And my warning to those who are new to them, get good quality socks that provide the proper amount of compression. They may be a little more expensive but they are worth every penny.
I’ve had 8 to 10 contracts over the years (I only travel 6 months out of the year). I’ve always had a different company for each contract except for one company where I have done two contracts with them. It wasn’t because the companies were bad or anything, I just go with whatever company that can get me to where I want to go for how much I want to get. You have to be your own boss and “stick up for yourself.” Compression sock save my legs, good tip for people.
As a nurse, does keeping a resume even matter? i Contract in the IT field, and keeping up with a resume is a headache, thinking about going to RN school and just curious about this. I definitely look forward to traveling.
Hi! I'm a nursing student in Brazil, brand new here... Until recently I didn't even know that travel nursing exists because it's something unthinkable in my country. I'm really amazed to meet this possibility . Thanks for sharing! ❤️
As my 25 year career as a paramedic comes to a close soon I’m thinking about traveling as well. I’m also a nurse that works ER at my local hospital. I’ve actually done a travel nurse gig. Long story on that one, anyway. I’ve talked to several travelers and they all told me the same thing.... work with at least three different agencies and take the best deal at the place you wanna go to. And make sure each company knows your working other agencies because that may get you more money and a better deal. Recruiters work on commissions and the more nurses they place the more they make to... another traveler told me that as advice before I started
At 6:10 the guy behind almost rams into your bumper and the he throws his hands up in the air like "what the hell" 😆 Anyways thank you for these tips bc I'm about to embark on my first assignment next week!
Have you thought about eventually going into teaching? I know the salary isn't as good. You would be a great teacher with all of your nursing (and social media) experience. We need good nursing instructors who aren't teaching like it's still 1980!!! Seriously!!!
I just took my first contract and after the first orientation shift I was told by the managers that I will be on night shift. I was never told or asked if I would work nights when setting up this contract with my recruiter. My recruiter even checked my contract and he said it was set up for day shift. However, the hospital is claiming that the recruiter was supposed to tell me that my position was "flexible", and that I would have to go wherever they want to put me. I want to be a team player, plus I have wanted to work at this hospital for a long time because it is a V.A. hospital and it is near my home. But, I'm pretty annoyed because I worked nights for years and its not something I want to do anymore. I'm trying to decide if I should do it as a way to make points with management as long as they promise to move me to days ASAP. Any opinions?
Usually about 4 to 6 weeks before the desired start date. Since we usually take a couple weeks off between that means about 4 weeks before the end of the current contract.
I'm new to this travel nurse idea. Been a nurse 20 yrs with the last 9 of those in dialysis. I really, really enjoyed watching your video! Made a lot of sense to me. Wish you'd do a step by step video from beginning to first travel....or a video showing examples of what is a "decent" assignment VS a "good" assignment VS a "Bingo" assignment. Again, great video. I will certainly remember your tips and save it for future reference!
I am a brand new travel nurse. I have been a nurse for 16 years and my first contract I went to a much bigger facility than what I am used to. I am so nervous I feel like I just graduated nursing school all over again. Is it normal to feel like I have made a mistake?! Lol Thank you for your videos!
@@angiejarman7443 seems like the one thing nurses are afraid to admit- I think we all feel that way . I hope by now things have gotten better for the both of you!
I've done one contract and always dreamed about travelling. There's never a good time to change your life so I figured might as well try now. Thanks for the info
Honestly I didn't get call backs on the high dollar contracts when I had no travel experience. I took one that was less but I believe you gotta take what you can and work your way up. Your competing against plenty of nurses and they'll wait if they are offering a substantial number
Thanks for the tips! How much experience would you personally recommend having before one takes up traveling? I’m still considerable new, a “baby nurse,” but feel the market for agency nurses is too hot to not consider. I just don’t want to hurt my career in any way! It’s all very scary. I’ve been an RN for a year and a half, and am seeking out new opportunity’s. Thanks again for your enlightening perspective! Stay safe out there.
Annamaria, I would recommend at least one year of experience with perhaps two. But some people are able to handle it better because of their experiences. Why don't you shoot me an email at noordinarypath@gmail.com and I can give you some more recommendations and my recruiters info to ask her what she thinks.
this is so awesome man! I’m hoping to get into it with 3.5 yrs experience at a large univ hospital. THANK YOU! for the tips and tricks especially for us “younger” folks who i’d have to say are rather timid standing up for ourselves in this profession/haven’t ever negotiated. I’d love to hear your tips that you’ve used/seen successful while negotiating. Maybe not with your current recruiter bc it seems like you have a good rapport; but rather one that may not have had that same mutual respect! Happy belated birthday brotha !
Awesome video. My son has been going back and forth about doing the travel “murse”. My biggest concern was like you mentioned getting pushed around like you mentioned. I just talked to him but he was on his way out the door for his shift. He does Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Right now his floor has been made the Covid unit.
I just subscribed. I have been a nurse for 15 years. I have always wanted to be a travel nurse since I was a new nurse. I hope I can do it one day when my kids are bigger.
Thank you for your video. I am planning on traveling after I retire in less than 2 years. I've been making plans and talking to recruiters for a year now.
New here. Just took a contract in California, and I already feel like I'm NOT being compensated fairly. For several reasons, but mostly d/t the cost of housing here. It is RIDICULOUSLY over priced.
We have heard that is common in CA. We hope to get out that way someday. Pay can be tricky. And sometimes even after you've had a few contracts under your belt you can STILL feel like you aren't getting paid fairly. That is happening here actually. But you learn and next time you negotiate you have a better idea of what to ask for. It's all a learning process. :)
On my very first traveling assignment now too, definitely a learning experience and I settled for way less than I deserve. Won’t happen again. We learn,
Thanks for the immensely informative video as I am beginning as a travel nurse after 20 years of state service in forensic psychiatric nursing. Excited to have found you and your videos and send my best to you and your family.
Good timing as I got my first contract offered today. I’m a little excited and terrified about leaving my staff job, but this kind of information is invaluable for a newbie like me!
Hey Morgan, it’s a year later, how did it go? I live in Canada and I just received my first contract too. Leaving behind those nice “staff perks” is a little scary, but I’m breaking free lol
I have worked as a home care nurse for 5 years. Almost 90 percent of my clients would have saved themselves a lot of pain and disability by using compression socks. Thanks for the endorsement.
Hi! Totally new here! I'm starting nursing school in March this year and I am beyond excited. Thank you so very much for making this video. I'm hoping that travel nursing will be an option for me after my schooling. Your video was educating and well laid out. Stay safe - take care!
I’m an RN with 42 yrs experience (ICU, Trauma ER, and now Endoscopy). I’m now considering my first assignment. Is there any “reluctance” with hospitals to “hire” a 68 y/o male RN! So I’m looking for a 8-13 wk contract as an Endoscopic RN.
First video I’ve watched. Looking forward to more BUT I’m working in Ontario, Canada so things are a bit different. Just starting out with an agency and travelling for work. We get paid by hour and with the company I’m with there’s no living expenses for us as we live at the facility for free and I continue to pay rent on my apartment. When the lease ends I may switch to storing my stuff in a locker, depending how this goes. Excited to see more tips for travels.
It truly is worth it. The nursing is kinda meh but the travel is amazing! You have to look at it like a temporary thing that you can do for as long as you want. Also, the money is pretty nice, not gonna lie.
I have recently finished my surgical technician program- I’m looking at traveling, but have no clue how and where to find recruiters? What are the name of some of you don’t mind sharing??
I'm an experience RN that has had an eclectic background but love critical care/emergency medicine. I've been away from bedside nursing for several year while I was in another avenue of nursing but I really want to get back to my roots and become a Travel RN as I always wanted to but had to put on hold due to family. Glad I watched this video but I still don't know which way to turn. Would also love to travel with an RV.
my wife is getting ready for her first travel nurse contract and we want to stay in a rv and maintain our moftage free home for a home base. Your videos help, thank you
I’m new! I haven’t even started traveling but looking into it I’m tired of living paycheck to paycheck and not being able to travel. My experince is 2 years med surg/ Tele and this past year of post Partum nursing. What’s my likelihood of finding a contract with that experince?
High, there's plenty of need for nurses of all types. Email me and I'll send you my recruiters info. She's happy to talk with anyone interested even if just to help answer questions or tell you about some current contracts that might be out there for you! Let me know: noordinarypath@gmail.com
Hello! I’m new to your channel, so glad I found you 💜 I graduate in 3 months from nursing school and my dream has always been to do travel nursing. I know that I must get a minimum of 1 year of experience but could you do a video on how to get started? And what all is required from company’s for a beginner travel nurse. Thank you so much!
Hey Natalie! Welcome to NOP, thanks for checking in. We actually have an entire playlist all about travel nursing. Check it out here: th-cam.com/play/PLJVSWC72Gew8tLJD6GTqiZU8bpAPmYQY7.html
That's great! Do you have a recruiter? Email us at noordinarypath@gmail.com if you have any questions. :) It can be overwhelming at first but you got this!
Hi, I’m a newbie! Been a nurse at the same place for 25 years and always wanted to travel. So the journey begins and I’m looking for encouragement and courage. I’ll stay tuned, thanks!
You sound like me. I have been a staff nurse at the same hospital for 23 years. I am now an empty nester and have decided to take the plunge and get out of my comfort zone and see some of the country. Nervous but excited.
As A Recruiter it's really nice to hear the opinions of nurses throughout the country and their thoughts and takes on this ever changing industry. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and educate everyone who is getting involved in Traveling. Great pointers and I'll apply it to my nurses I work with
How about you agencies take a smaller cut whenever we get rate cuts in the middle of a contract and be honest about the bill rate? I find it odd the hospital can unilaterally break a signed contract and then the agencies get mad when nurses discuss their pay rates with one another and develop solidarity 🤔
Your opinion on compression socks is not because you’re “old.” Early twenties here, and I love compression socks for long days at school and work. Everyone should know about them!!!
There is so much more as a woman....and as a black woman. Being paid more is just the beginning. Think about lack of insurance is, dental, drugs. Think about.retirement.
All good things to consider. We recently did an updated video about how we manage health care now after 4 years in travel nursing. th-cam.com/video/gG6kbxCh3sc/w-d-xo.html
I wore support panty hose until they stopped making them...sometime in the 90's. I never had a varicose vein during that time. They are totally worth it. Wish they still made them. Support hose these days are generally knee high. Please make sure that they are not too tight behind your knees. I should have kept wearing the support hose especially around my Dobermans...my dogs have run into my legs so many times that well you'll never see me in shorts again!!!
Those numbers you threw out, is that gross or net?? I learned that net pay is what you need to pay attention to. Makes a world of difference!!😄❤. Good info!
LOL! 6:09, watch the care behind you slam on their brakes and get all sorts of huffy puffy chunking them hands up in the air! BTW, staff nurse here interested in travel nursing but apprehensive to take the leap.
I work with 6 or 7 different agencies. If you are only using one agency you're not going to see the best contracts available all the time. My current contract I love my recruiter but the agency is a hot mess. Probably won't use them again.
This is true but if you have built a great relationship with not just the recruiter but also the agency, sometimes a quality company outweighs higher pay.
I, as a male nurse as well, want compression socks but I don't want nylon/polyester crap that makes my toes sweaty slippery sausages. I want them to feel like cotton or good wool.
IR RN from NY here ..looking into travel nursing now (IR or ED) as i have both experiences on those fields...that Bill Rate is interesting...and so is the reimbursement thing..lol!..Cheers!
Hello thank you so much for this video! I was wondering if there is traveling contracts in Europe too such as Uk because I would love to go there, or if it is only in Us and Canada? Thank you!
New sub. My question is how long do you have have to renew your license and is it the same for every state and is there any state where you don’t have to renew it. Thanks.
Welcome, Beverly! The easiest way is to have a home where you can get a multistate license in the nursing compact. That way you have one license and can work in multiple states. There's still a few hold outs that will require you to pick up their specific state license (CA, AK, WA) but it's pretty easy to just apply for those when needed. Just renew the multistate every year like you normally would.
Welcome!! So glad you found us. So much of our info will apply to CNAs as well. 🫶 Our company doesn't staff CNAs but if you need a referral, I've got someone I can send you to. 😉
Hi really informative. I just found your channel. New to your channel. Will you happen to know if your agency also help new grad LVNs with no experience.
New here. Great channel! Thanks for sharing. I’m selling my house and buying an RV with the proceeds. Trying to research as much as I can beforehand, and you have a lot of valuable information!
I am thinking about becoming a travel nurse. So buying a trailer and driving across the country for work is a thing? Because if it is that would be incredible because I’ve always wanted to own a trailer and just drive across the country.
Thank you for the video and associated links! I recently completed my first travel nursing contract (I accept hospice and med-surg contracts) and am interested in pursuing it full time. I am also interested in purchasing an RV in the next 10-12 months to bring my "home" with me. Needless to say, your videos are very relative. I always appreciate your advice and the travel experiences you share of you and your family. Thank you for all you do. Keep up the good work!
Welcome Daughter! If you're interested in traveling then check out our travel nursing section on our website at www.noordinarypath/travel-nursing You can contact us via the website too if you have further questions. Happy to help!
Been watching videos on travel nursing. Trying to decide my future. Gotta say, no one really paints travel nursing in a very positive light. Most of it seems to be recruiters and hospitals taking advantage of trusting nurses and fucking them over.
Hi there. I am planning on traveling next year and watching videos for guidance. When you said that you contacted the manager of the Agency when you were given the unsafe assignment… Im curious. Did you also address it with the nursing supervisors on shift in that hospital? Or you would only address the unfair/unsafe situations with the agency??
Holy cow John I can’t believe you randomly showed up on my TH-cam!? My name is Josh Zwahlen and I used to work with you on the MICU at St. Anthony’s hospital. Very proud of you and everything that you have accomplished. You’re a badass nurse man.
Yeah Josh I remember you! Thanks for the compliment man. It's a crazy fun adventure to say the least. Hope you're doing well!
I'm an RN finishing up my first year of practice. I'm planning on buying a trailer and travel nursing with my husband, cat and dog in tow! Thanks for the tips
That is awesome!
That sounds so lovely. Wishing you the best love ❤️
hows it going now?
@@Jshowtime02 many travelers I know have quit traveling. Hospitals are no longer giving out eye popping contracts anymore since most of the government COVID19 subsidies have dried up.
Same as my dream
Brand new here. Thinking about travel nursing
hidhawkes me too but not soon.
Hey Hidhawkes, looking back I'm sorry I missed your initial comment about being new. So welcome to NOP! If you've got questions feel free to email me at noordinaryparth@gmail.com and I'll do the best I can to answer them. Also, I can put you in contact with Tasha (my recruiter) if you like to talk to her too. She loves to chat up new people, even if they're still on the fence.
@@NoOrdinaryPath How can I contact your recruiter Tasha I have my questions to ask her
You must!
Compression socks are a must. And my warning to those who are new to them, get good quality socks that provide the proper amount of compression. They may be a little more expensive but they are worth every penny.
John wears them all the time now. Such a huge difference!
What company for the compression socks have you found to be the best
Why?
I wear them at home & when I go somewhere.
Have you ever came across socks that don't make you feel like you want to scratch your skin off?
I’ve had 8 to 10 contracts over the years (I only travel 6 months out of the year). I’ve always had a different company for each contract except for one company where I have done two contracts with them. It wasn’t because the companies were bad or anything, I just go with whatever company that can get me to where I want to go for how much I want to get. You have to be your own boss and “stick up for yourself.” Compression sock save my legs, good tip for people.
As a nurse, does keeping a resume even matter? i Contract in the IT field, and keeping up with a resume is a headache, thinking about going to RN school and just curious about this. I definitely look forward to traveling.
so when you’re not traveling you’re home right? i’m trying to come up with a good plan for myself
I do the same thing!!
what do you for the rest of the year? stay at home? that sounds like the perfect life lol
I'm curious, what do you do for insurance when you are not working?
Hi! I'm a nursing student in Brazil, brand new here... Until recently I didn't even know that travel nursing exists because it's something unthinkable in my country. I'm really amazed to meet this possibility
. Thanks for sharing! ❤️
Hi Monica! We especially love hearing from people from different countries. Perhaps you can be the first! Thanks for watching.
Hlo sir..
As my 25 year career as a paramedic comes to a close soon I’m thinking about traveling as well. I’m also a nurse that works ER at my local hospital. I’ve actually done a travel nurse gig. Long story on that one, anyway. I’ve talked to several travelers and they all told me the same thing.... work with at least three different agencies and take the best deal at the place you wanna go to. And make sure each company knows your working other agencies because that may get you more money and a better deal. Recruiters work on commissions and the more nurses they place the more they make to... another traveler told me that as advice before I started
At 6:10 the guy behind almost rams into your bumper and the he throws his hands up in the air like "what the hell" 😆
Anyways thank you for these tips bc I'm about to embark on my first assignment next week!
I saw that too. I thought he was going to hit him for sure.
New here! Applying to nursing school this semester with hopes of being a travel nurse. Thank you!
Good luck!
Tell the nursing instructors you recover that fast, they'll have to try harder to make you cry!
Have you thought about eventually going into teaching? I know the salary isn't as good. You would be a great teacher with all of your nursing (and social media) experience. We need good nursing instructors who aren't teaching like it's still 1980!!! Seriously!!!
I just started my profession as a RN & I’m really thinking about travel nursing.. thank you for this info.
How amazing that nurses mom making those hats and how thoughtful the mask clips for your ears 🥰🥰
John has been using them for months now. They help so much. :)
I just took my first contract and after the first orientation shift I was told by the managers that I will be on night shift. I was never told or asked if I would work nights when setting up this contract with my recruiter. My recruiter even checked my contract and he said it was set up for day shift. However, the hospital is claiming that the recruiter was supposed to tell me that my position was "flexible", and that I would have to go wherever they want to put me. I want to be a team player, plus I have wanted to work at this hospital for a long time because it is a V.A. hospital and it is near my home. But, I'm pretty annoyed because I worked nights for years and its not something I want to do anymore. I'm trying to decide if I should do it as a way to make points with management as long as they promise to move me to days ASAP. Any opinions?
I wouldn’t have taken it.
What did you end up doing?
I love watching you guys! Curious, how far in advance do you start arranging your next location/assignment?
Usually about 4 to 6 weeks before the desired start date. Since we usually take a couple weeks off between that means about 4 weeks before the end of the current contract.
I'm new to this travel nurse idea. Been a nurse 20 yrs with the last 9 of those in dialysis. I really, really enjoyed watching your video! Made a lot of sense to me.
Wish you'd do a step by step video from beginning to first travel....or a video showing examples of what is a "decent" assignment VS a "good" assignment VS a "Bingo" assignment.
Again, great video. I will certainly remember your tips and save it for future reference!
Thank you so much for watching and for the excellent suggestion for future videos.
Loving you guys being in the Asheville area, as you drive around, we relive our years there through you!! Knew exactly where you were driving home!!
Hi, hoping to get my next travel contract in Asheville. My daughter just relocated there for her job.
I am a brand new travel nurse. I have been a nurse for 16 years and my first contract I went to a much bigger facility than what I am used to. I am so nervous I feel like I just graduated nursing school all over again. Is it normal to feel like I have made a mistake?! Lol Thank you for your videos!
I’m in the same boat!!!!! I’ve been a nurse a long time, but I am so scared.
@@angiejarman7443 seems like the one thing nurses are afraid to admit- I think we all feel that way . I hope by now things have gotten better for the both of you!
I've done one contract and always dreamed about travelling. There's never a good time to change your life so I figured might as well try now. Thanks for the info
Great info! Care to share the agencies you shy away from and why?
Honestly I didn't get call backs on the high dollar contracts when I had no travel experience. I took one that was less but I believe you gotta take what you can and work your way up. Your competing against plenty of nurses and they'll wait if they are offering a substantial number
Your first viewer today, yah for me. Yes getting of work for the day is great even when working from home.
New here, nursing student and I'm a guy, very appreciative of all the info I can get! Thanks
Glad it is helpful! And welcome to our channel. :)
Thanks for the tips! How much experience would you personally recommend having before one takes up traveling? I’m still considerable new, a “baby nurse,” but feel the market for agency nurses is too hot to not consider. I just don’t want to hurt my career in any way! It’s all very scary. I’ve been an RN for a year and a half, and am seeking out new opportunity’s. Thanks again for your enlightening perspective! Stay safe out there.
Annamaria, I would recommend at least one year of experience with perhaps two. But some people are able to handle it better because of their experiences. Why don't you shoot me an email at noordinarypath@gmail.com and I can give you some more recommendations and my recruiters info to ask her what she thinks.
On my first contract. So thankful to be traveling with some amazing nurses.
At 6:08 I think that guy behind you was getting upset. I thought he was gonna rear end you before he stopped. Lol
Yeah I did see that later in the video. Was coming up to a red light at the time. Good eye.
threw his hands up and everything, LOL
I wanted to yell "watch out behind you!"
I saw that too and like Christina was thinking "Look out" lol
this is so awesome man! I’m hoping to get into it with 3.5 yrs experience at a large univ hospital. THANK YOU! for the tips and tricks especially for us “younger” folks who i’d have to say are rather timid standing up for ourselves in this profession/haven’t ever negotiated. I’d love to hear your tips that you’ve used/seen successful while negotiating. Maybe not with your current recruiter bc it seems like you have a good rapport; but rather one that may not have had that same
mutual respect! Happy belated birthday brotha !
Awesome video. My son has been going back and forth about doing the travel “murse”. My biggest concern was like you mentioned getting pushed around like you mentioned. I just talked to him but he was on his way out the door for his shift. He does Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Right now his floor has been made the Covid unit.
I just subscribed. I have been a nurse for 15 years. I have always wanted to be a travel nurse since I was a new nurse. I hope I can do it one day when my kids are bigger.
Thank you from a retired nurse with a daughter and grandson actively practicing nursing compression socks are a game changer
Thank you Sherry for being a nursing family!!
So interesting. Thank you!
Thank you for your video. I am planning on traveling after I retire in less than 2 years. I've been making plans and talking to recruiters for a year now.
Brand new. About to get my first assignment. Looking forward to it
I’m a new subbie! Thank you for this informative video! God bless.
Thanks for subbing Sheila! Welcome to our channel, we're glad you're here.
HI, after 19 years in 1 hospital I planning to escape Western NY, great video, thanks !!!
New here. Just took a contract in California, and I already feel like I'm NOT being compensated fairly. For several reasons, but mostly d/t the cost of housing here. It is RIDICULOUSLY over priced.
We have heard that is common in CA. We hope to get out that way someday. Pay can be tricky. And sometimes even after you've had a few contracts under your belt you can STILL feel like you aren't getting paid fairly. That is happening here actually. But you learn and next time you negotiate you have a better idea of what to ask for. It's all a learning process. :)
On my very first traveling assignment now too, definitely a learning experience and I settled for way less than I deserve. Won’t happen again. We learn,
Thanks for the immensely informative video as I am beginning as a travel nurse after 20 years of state service in forensic psychiatric nursing. Excited to have found you and your videos and send my best to you and your family.
Is there many travel contracts for psych mental health RNs?
Good timing as I got my first contract offered today. I’m a little excited and terrified about leaving my staff job, but this kind of information is invaluable for a newbie like me!
Well congratulations and good luck Morgan. Where will you be headed?
Best of luck Morgan, I’m waiting for my California license then I’m hitting the road too.🙌🙌
Hey Morgan, it’s a year later, how did it go? I live in Canada and I just received my first contract too. Leaving behind those nice “staff perks” is a little scary, but I’m breaking free lol
@@Rooted_Locs those nice perks are blinders to keep you slaving away for them...just do the math.
You will never look back once you see the money . But it is unnerving to plan your next move every few months
I have worked as a home care nurse for 5 years. Almost 90 percent of my clients would have saved themselves a lot of pain and disability by using compression socks. Thanks for the endorsement.
Hi! Totally new here! I'm starting nursing school in March this year and I am beyond excited. Thank you so very much for making this video. I'm hoping that travel nursing will be an option for me after my schooling. Your video was educating and well laid out. Stay safe - take care!
good luck!!!
I’m an RN with 42 yrs experience (ICU, Trauma ER, and now Endoscopy). I’m now considering my first assignment. Is there any “reluctance” with hospitals to “hire” a 68 y/o male RN!
So I’m looking for a 8-13 wk contract as an Endoscopic RN.
First video I’ve watched. Looking forward to more BUT I’m working in Ontario, Canada so things are a bit different. Just starting out with an agency and travelling for work. We get paid by hour and with the company I’m with there’s no living expenses for us as we live at the facility for free and I continue to pay rent on my apartment. When the lease ends I may switch to storing my stuff in a locker, depending how this goes.
Excited to see more tips for travels.
Just about spit my drink out when you said love-hate relationship with people
Also toying with idea of selling everything and travel nursing.. watching your videos
It truly is worth it. The nursing is kinda meh but the travel is amazing! You have to look at it like a temporary thing that you can do for as long as you want. Also, the money is pretty nice, not gonna lie.
@6:08 The guy driving behind you lol
Yeah...
I have recently finished my surgical technician program- I’m looking at traveling, but have no clue how and where to find recruiters?
What are the name of some of you don’t mind sharing??
In rn school and looking forward to travel nurse!!!
I am a CT Tech and have recently been researching Agency's --- there are SO SO many! Where do I begin?
Your channel makes me want to cash flow nursing school and become a travel nurse with my girls. Thanks for the videos.-Cheri a CNA from Oregon.
John I totally love your travel nurse videos. Oh yes! Compression socks! I love them.
Ahh thanks Beth! Yes, compression socks for the win!
Hello new subscriber here. Thinking about becoming a travel nurse.I have so many questions
What city has been y’all’s favorite as a family so far? Looking for our next assignment?
I'm an experience RN that has had an eclectic background but love critical care/emergency medicine. I've been away from bedside nursing for several year while I was in another avenue of nursing but I really want to get back to my roots and become a Travel RN as I always wanted to but had to put on hold due to family. Glad I watched this video but I still don't know which way to turn. Would also love to travel with an RV.
my wife is getting ready for her first travel nurse contract and we want to stay in a rv and maintain our moftage free home for a home base. Your videos help, thank you
That is awesome!
This is the first video I've seen from your channel. Great tips. I definitely subscribed. Just turned in my resignation and plan to do travel nursing.
Anyone ever stay around Waterbury Connecticut? please, all and any recs!
What is a bill rate
It’s the total billable hours the hospital pays to the nursing agency.
Brand new. Thinking about travel nursing.
I’m new! I haven’t even started traveling but looking into it I’m tired of living paycheck to paycheck and not being able to travel. My experince is 2 years med surg/ Tele and this past year of post Partum nursing. What’s my likelihood of finding a contract with that experince?
High, there's plenty of need for nurses of all types. Email me and I'll send you my recruiters info. She's happy to talk with anyone interested even if just to help answer questions or tell you about some current contracts that might be out there for you! Let me know: noordinarypath@gmail.com
Hello! I’m new to your channel, so glad I found you 💜 I graduate in 3 months from nursing school and my dream has always been to do travel nursing. I know that I must get a minimum of 1 year of experience but could you do a video on how to get started? And what all is required from company’s for a beginner travel nurse. Thank you so much!
Hey Natalie! Welcome to NOP, thanks for checking in. We actually have an entire playlist all about travel nursing. Check it out here: th-cam.com/play/PLJVSWC72Gew8tLJD6GTqiZU8bpAPmYQY7.html
sticker shock is differently happened to me on my 1st contract
Thank you so much for this video 🥰🥰🥰 so much great information new subscriber here 🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️
Hey Tee!! We love you too!! Thanks for being here! 💛💛
I will be getting my first assignment soon. I am excited about being a travel nurse and your video helped because I am also nervous.
That's great! Do you have a recruiter? Email us at noordinarypath@gmail.com if you have any questions. :) It can be overwhelming at first but you got this!
Hi, I’m a newbie! Been a nurse at the same place for 25 years and always wanted to travel. So the journey begins and I’m looking for encouragement and courage. I’ll stay tuned, thanks!
That is wonderful! You got this! 🙌❤
You sound like me. I have been a staff nurse at the same hospital for 23 years. I am now an empty nester and have decided to take the plunge and get out of my comfort zone and see some of the country. Nervous but excited.
As A Recruiter it's really nice to hear the opinions of nurses throughout the country and their thoughts and takes on this ever changing industry.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video and educate everyone who is getting involved in Traveling. Great pointers and I'll apply it to my nurses I work with
Pay more
How about you agencies take a smaller cut whenever we get rate cuts in the middle of a contract and be honest about the bill rate? I find it odd the hospital can unilaterally break a signed contract and then the agencies get mad when nurses discuss their pay rates with one another and develop solidarity 🤔
Brand new here. Thinking of being a travel nurse next year in California.
Hello Andrea!! Welcome to NOP, we're thrilled you're here!
fellow Murse !! Stay strong brother.
Your opinion on compression socks is not because you’re “old.” Early twenties here, and I love compression socks for long days at school and work. Everyone should know about them!!!
Truth. 👍
There is so much more as a woman....and as a black woman. Being paid more is just the beginning.
Think about lack of insurance is, dental, drugs. Think about.retirement.
All good things to consider. We recently did an updated video about how we manage health care now after 4 years in travel nursing. th-cam.com/video/gG6kbxCh3sc/w-d-xo.html
I wore support panty hose until they stopped making them...sometime in the 90's. I never had a varicose vein during that time. They are totally worth it. Wish they still made them. Support hose these days are generally knee high. Please make sure that they are not too tight behind your knees. I should have kept wearing the support hose especially around my Dobermans...my dogs have run into my legs so many times that well you'll never see me in shorts again!!!
Not sure I'm ready to take THAT leap Lisa! Although, I see how they would work the same. 😀 Thanks for watching.
Those numbers you threw out, is that gross or net?? I learned that net pay is what you need to pay attention to. Makes a world of difference!!😄❤. Good info!
Any numbers that you'll ever hear from me on here will always be net take home. It's just easier to understand. Thanks for watching!
LOL! 6:09, watch the care behind you slam on their brakes and get all sorts of huffy puffy chunking them hands up in the air! BTW, staff nurse here interested in travel nursing but apprehensive to take the leap.
Just keep watching for motivation Esther and reach out with any questions or when you think you're ready. Noordinarypath@gmail.com
I work with 6 or 7 different agencies. If you are only using one agency you're not going to see the best contracts available all the time. My current contract I love my recruiter but the agency is a hot mess. Probably won't use them again.
This is true but if you have built a great relationship with not just the recruiter but also the agency, sometimes a quality company outweighs higher pay.
Im home health now as a contractor and I regret it every day.
You have driven me to become a RN, my mother is the same thing RN the schooling is free. It's my time to pounce
I, as a male nurse as well, want compression socks but I don't want nylon/polyester crap that makes my toes sweaty slippery sausages. I want them to feel like cotton or good wool.
Try the ones from Cabellas! I think they're billed as "hunting socks" but they're exactly what you're looking for.
Were you at mission hospital?? Totally recognized the exit!! 😆
Haha! Yes. :)
Dude I always wear compression socks I will never wear anything else ever again. They are the best aren’t they.
What makes a recruiter bad and good? New here
Dang bro..where did you get that hat!?
How is it being a murse looking to get into the field
Compression socks every shift! Literally life changing
YES!! :)
IR RN from NY here ..looking into travel nursing now (IR or ED) as i have both experiences on those fields...that Bill Rate is interesting...and so is the reimbursement thing..lol!..Cheers!
Thanks so much! I'm starting my first assignment next week, your channel is AMAZING!
Good luck!! Thanks for watching.
Hello thank you so much for this video! I was wondering if there is traveling contracts in Europe too such as Uk because I would love to go there, or if it is only in Us and Canada? Thank you!
Thanks, Naomi
I have heard of agencies that do travel overseas but have never worked with one. That would be amazing though!
New sub. My question is how long do you have have to renew your license and is it the same for every state and is there any state where you don’t have to renew it. Thanks.
Welcome, Beverly! The easiest way is to have a home where you can get a multistate license in the nursing compact. That way you have one license and can work in multiple states. There's still a few hold outs that will require you to pick up their specific state license (CA, AK, WA) but it's pretty easy to just apply for those when needed. Just renew the multistate every year like you normally would.
I am new. Me and my husband are CNA's and just getting into the traveling scene.
Welcome!! So glad you found us. So much of our info will apply to CNAs as well. 🫶 Our company doesn't staff CNAs but if you need a referral, I've got someone I can send you to. 😉
6:07 Person behind him gets mad.
Hi really informative. I just found your channel. New to your channel. Will you happen to know if your agency also help new grad LVNs with no experience.
Starting travel MRI tech in Feb. Taking my first contract/assignment in South Carolina. I'm excited. Great video
New here. Great channel! Thanks for sharing. I’m selling my house and buying an RV with the proceeds. Trying to research as much as I can beforehand, and you have a lot of valuable information!
Welcome aboard! It's a scary, daunting process as first but the rewards are sweet. Thanks for watching and best wishes on your journey!
How seasoned you should be to travel?
Sending mixed messages with the look Is he a nurse? Biker? Welder?
Haha! Jack of all trades
I am thinking about becoming a travel nurse. So buying a trailer and driving across the country for work is a thing? Because if it is that would be incredible because I’ve always wanted to own a trailer and just drive across the country.
Thank you for the video and associated links! I recently completed my first travel nursing contract (I accept hospice and med-surg contracts) and am interested in pursuing it full time. I am also interested in purchasing an RV in the next 10-12 months to bring my "home" with me. Needless to say, your videos are very relative. I always appreciate your advice and the travel experiences you share of you and your family. Thank you for all you do. Keep up the good work!
I am new, interested on travel nurse. 💚🙏
Welcome Daughter! If you're interested in traveling then check out our travel nursing section on our website at www.noordinarypath/travel-nursing
You can contact us via the website too if you have further questions. Happy to help!
Been watching videos on travel nursing. Trying to decide my future. Gotta say, no one really paints travel nursing in a very positive light. Most of it seems to be recruiters and hospitals taking advantage of trusting nurses and fucking them over.
Hey there! Just took my 2nd contract in the travel nursing world! I’m
Pretty excited; most local but tell me how you love actual travel! Benefits
Just stumbled on your channel and I loved it. Also just subscribed.
Welcome! Glad you found us. 😉
Hi there. I am planning on traveling next year and watching videos for guidance. When you said that you contacted the manager of the Agency when you were given the unsafe assignment… Im curious. Did you also address it with the nursing supervisors on shift in that hospital? Or you would only address the unfair/unsafe situations with the agency??
Good luck getting the bill rate
Can i start a nursing career in my mid 50’s