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Old 10-05-2008, 08:02 PM
 
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I've just found this forum....hello!

I live in southeastern NC and for the last several years, I've had this yearning to go to Alaska. I'm a registered nurse and am considering becoming a travel nurse to see the USA and be able to see the place that is at the top of my list....Alaska.

The state is luring me like a seductive lover and it is increasingly becoming what I spend my time fantasizing about. I would like to go in the summer where I can take advantage of the long days. On my days off from work, I want to see everything I can possibly see.....bears, all the wildlife, take flight tours, boat tours, see all the towns that I possibly can.

Is there something wrong with me?
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Old 10-05-2008, 08:04 PM
 
Location: Bethel, Alaska
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Yes, you're not here yet!
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Old 10-05-2008, 08:07 PM
 
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Nothing wrong with you. I have a friend who's a travel nurse and she loves it.
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Old 10-05-2008, 08:14 PM
 
Location: Casa Grande, AZ
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I would say go for it, what better opportunity could you have to have your travels paid for in full, short of personal adventures, which are quite affordable at that point...
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Old 10-05-2008, 08:36 PM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Don't wait till the summer, go as soon as you can & stay for as long as you can.
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Old 10-06-2008, 05:58 AM
 
Location: Wasilla
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Inthesouth.....there are a ton of travel companies out there, I would suggest you be a gather-er of info. I looked into travelling to facilitate our move up there, and I decided against it, for now. Be prepared for quite a few months of prep work....
Most companies, especially if you want a remote community, want to see a strong clinical background of a few years.
Dawn
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Old 10-06-2008, 10:10 AM
 
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Inthesouth.....there are a ton of travel companies out there, I would suggest you be a gather-er of info. I looked into travelling to facilitate our move up there, and I decided against it, for now. Be prepared for quite a few months of prep work....
Most companies, especially if you want a remote community, want to see a strong clinical background of a few years.
Dawn
Thanks for your reply Dawn! I've been an RN for 15 years, and have worked a medical floor of a hospital for 2 and a half years. Before that I was in home health. What area of nursing did you wind up doing and what route do you suggest?
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Old 10-06-2008, 11:40 AM
 
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Haha I don't blame you for wanting to get out of Eastern NC. I am on my way out and up too.
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Old 10-06-2008, 02:27 PM
 
Location: Wasilla
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inthesouth -
You're quite welcome ....
My background is MedSurg, ER and also some Home Health. I made a LOT of calls to hospitals to find out info, and I was 1 of a thousand calling to say "I want to move to Alaska." The proof of sincerity was having a start date I could be available AND I had applied and gotten my AK license.

The hospitals in AK pay a very pretty penny for travel nurses and I decided against that route because we planned on moving here and being part of the industry/community. I didn't want to appear as I decieved an employer, and also some contracts bar you from employment with your assigned place for a period of time.

If you only want to "see" what it's like up here for an assignment, you can search for agencies and pick of thousands of 'em that fill openings in AK. I'd suggest you get educated on the travel side then, as it can be like owning your own business. Who would pay for the AK license? What housing is avail? What benfits are paid/not paid? etc.

Dawn
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Old 10-06-2008, 02:29 PM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Also what would be the most practical vehicle?
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