New to Forum
Hey everyone,
I am a CVICU/ICU/CCU travel nurse. I spent many years in a unit before traveling. After many contracts I have learned many things and would like to share a few;
1) Larger hospitals seem more traveler friendly than smaller facilities.
2) For the most part avoid CV start up units ( many staff nurses seem to be offended than outsiders are being brought in instead of them being trained for these positions).
3) Do not disclose your pay even when asked by staff ( some become offended that you may receive higher pay to perform the same job).
4) Do not expect more than is outlined in your contract( If you want time off during a contract have it written into you contract).
5) Avoid getting caught up in the hospital politics when possible.
6) Do not complain about assignments, keep a positive attitude and professional appearance.
7) Be thick skinned ( Some staff are not going to be friendly, accept it! Although you will find others are fantastic!)
8) As a male nurse I have figured out 2 things;
A) Many Doctors treat male nurses with more respect than female nurses(Which is very wrong! But a lot of large hospitals have many Middle Eastern Doctors So it is a cultural thing)
B) In every facility I go to there is one nurse out to get me! She is the same nurse everywhere I go! She is a older, overweight white female who is divorced, and will tell you to your face that "MEN DON'T BELONG IN NURSING" I have not figured out how to appease this woman!