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Hello Dear Peers, which nursing agency pays the most and offers more hours? I live in Massachusetts and I’m thinking about to relocate to Florida as well (D/T lower cost of living). Please advise your peer here…

Last answered 27 days ago 2 answers

How is the job in a blood or plasma center for nurses?

Last answered about 1 month ago 3 answers

I am a Tele Med Surg RN with 3 yrs experience from CA moving to FL in August. How much will i be making in FL?

Last answered 2 months ago 13 answers

Hello and Blessings! I’m an OR RN who scrubs and circulate. Where in Florida/Miami-Ft.Lauderdale area is a great Medical Facility to work?

Last answered 2 months ago 1 answer

Why is it, after 50.plus years ,and continued passion and experience as R.N., there is no place for older very qualified nurses that can be valuable for limited per diem work and would be helpful to workplace?

Last answered 2 months ago 8 answers

Hello, I’m an older nurse (61) and I took 2 years off to take care of elderly mother. I am now ready to get back into the work force but can’t find anyone that will hire me… What’s the deal with these recruiters not wanting to an older nurse?

Last answered 3 months ago 7 answers

I am currently getting my BSN in June located in cinci ohio, but after I graduate I will be moving down to Fort Myers Florida. Looking to go into ICU or trauma. Any recommendations? One day my goal is flight nursing & would love some advice!

Last answered 3 months ago 16 answers

How long does it usually take to find your first nursing job as a new grad?

Last answered 3 months ago 14 answers

What are some non-critical RN jobs in Dunedin/Clearwater, FL area that pay well and are actually fulfilling? My capacity is diminishing after ICU and cath lab. I’m trying to make $40+/hr doing 3 12 hr shifts. Please help!!!

Last answered 4 months ago 1 answer

Can i become a nurse at 40

Last answered 5 months ago 1 answer

Are there any entry level, new grad Advance Nurse Practitioner in Adult Primary Care jobs available in Central Florida?

Last answered 5 months ago 5 answers

I'm considering changing to home health from hospital bedside nursing. I'm a newer nurse with 1.5 yrs exp and older (2nd career), currently in cardiac critical care, but the stress is real. What advice or pitfalls do I need to be aware of? Thanks!!

Last answered 5 months ago 5 answers

Is $26/hour worth it as a Registered Nurse here in Florida?

Last answered 5 months ago 26 answers

New nurse 1.5 year post grad looking for job in acute care setting how to start without residency program?

Last answered 6 months ago 2 answers

What are the best community college nursing programs in Florida?

Last answered 6 months ago 2 answers

Hello, i am a Tele/ Med Surg CA RN and will be moving to Space Coast, Florida in August! What is the nurse patient ratio in a Tele/MedSurg Unit in FL? And also, if there are any agencies or jobs that you guys could recommend Id appreciate it so much!

Last answered 6 months ago 11 answers

A nurse needs a place to train in after intermittent absence of operations experience. Does age have a role? I am 45 years old from outside America

Last answered 6 months ago 1 answer

How does a nurse with almost 4 years of experience in different areas in the field get to work giving chemotherapy and immunotherapy? Only have 9 months experience giving chemo and no hospitals will hire me. I do have my ONS but not my ONC.

Last answered 7 months ago 1 answer

Has anyone worked with BAYCARE in Tampa Florida ? How was it? Pros and cons?

Last answered 7 months ago 3 answers

Florida compact license RN 25 years, injured my leg ankle — spiral fx tub/fib and pilon fracture ankle. Looking for remote work from Tampa FL. Home health expertise, prior owner HHC company. FT PT PRN ok- do you have any direction or guidance? THX

Last answered 7 months ago 4 answers

What nursing jobs/contracts/business will offer relocation assistance? What are the best nursing agencies in FL?

Last answered 7 months ago 2 answers

Any advice? I am a new grad nurse in FL that wants to work in psychiatry/behavioral health and I am having a really hard time finding open positions in my area. Hospitals I reach out to or apply for jobs at don’t respond back to me :(

Last answered 8 months ago 5 answers

What is the starting pay for RNs in Florida?

Last answered 8 months ago 4 answers

Is it just me that I’m not getting interviews for new grad RN even after applying on career site for many medsurg & icu position in Florida despite huge demand of nurses seen in the news ? Resume proof read by professionals. Any hacks?

Last answered 8 months ago 9 answers

How long did you take of bereavement before going back to work? I’m a peds cardiac RN, and I just lost my 3 year old to cancer almost a month ago. Idk how I’m going to go back to the bedside or when. I find it triggering every time I think about it.

Last answered 9 months ago 1 answer