Comments on: Treating travelers the right way

By: Bhamptonrn

Bhamptonrn — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:11:38 +0000

My first assignment started Nov. ’08, in a hospital 3 hrs from my home. I took it because my son lives there. It was not a very good experience. I got one night orientation (paper charting) and a nurse to follow one night. They talked about how much money travelers made, so they figured they could dump on me. I would have 5-6 couplets and others would have 6-7 singles (which is easier than trying to switch between Mom’s and babes). We had no aides, had to do our own v/s, labs and housekeeping! I got so frustrated after 8 weeks and had an assignment for 13 weeks-a nightmare! I hope others are better! Watch out for hospitals that require a test before hiring.

By: suzzanne

suzzanne — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:00:08 +0000

I am happy that you had a very good first assignment. However i just completed my first travel assignment outside of my home state, and it was a very damaging experience. I took as assignment in southern california in a hospital that states they are travel friendly. Beginning in orientation the staff stated how the hated teaching computer classes and that they did not have a clue why they were made to orientate us.

By: Bret

Bret — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:10:23 +0000

That’s great bhavensrn! I really hope that your experience is the norm rather than the exception.

By: bhavensrn

bhavensrn — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:28:37 +0000

I’m on my very first assignment and seemed to have really lucked out! The nursing staff and management have both treated me like a truly valuable prt of the team. I didn’t feel like an outsider for one minute! I’m actually scared to leave! What if my next assignment isn’t as friendly!