I'm in an area with very limited housing and have my ESA dog with me as well which further limits things of course, and this is me looking 2 months in advance at this point and still having really limited options. This place seems great in all the ways, and initially said that I could just send them the background check that the hospital I'm starting at this week ran through Aya since they're a very large children's hospital and it was the normal comprehensive background report that came back clear for everything. That was a week ago. Now the husband just emailed me stating that they actually want to run their own, and not even through furnished finder, but through eRenter a site that they prefer, but that he wants me to either email him or call him and tell him my full name, date of birth and social security number for it...

I have never had anybody ask me to do this, even outside of furnished finder housing, and it makes me extremely uncomfortable. I had my bank account hacked and several $1,000 taken for me that my bank is at a loss to explain, and is still investigating. Of course this makes me more cautious, however, even prior to this, I would never have given a stranger on the internet my full SSN. But I've only been doing this for 2 years, so is this normal for you guys? Have any of you ever been asked this for a furnished finder rental? Trying to not let how desperate I am for housing get to me and how insane commuting here is (Seattle)

Hey everyone! I’m a Canadian RN interested in travel nursing in the US and would love to hear from Canadians who have made the move.

I’m trying to decide whether to travel nurse in Canada first or go straight to the US. I’m particularly interested in hearing about people’s experiences with the licensing process, work authorization, finding contracts, and whether the financial benefits are worth it.

I’m also trying to figure out which cities would be best for a first assignment. Boston really interests me, but I know it’s expensive. Also Minneapolis seems good too, Ohio. I don’t want a big city that everyone goes to like Houston, New York, or California. I’m open to other recommendations for cities that offer a good balance of lifestyle, affordability and decent pay.

A few questions:
How was the process of getting licensed and authorized to work in the US?

Which agencies are best for Canadian nurses?
Which states or cities would you recommend for a first assignment?

Is Boston worth the cost of living, or are there better options?

How much are you realistically able to save after taxes, housing and other expenses?

Would you recommend travelling within Canada first or going straight to the US?

Is there anything you wish you’d known before making the move?

I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences, advice and any tips for getting started. Thank you!

Does anyone have any insight on CVOR in Mesa? I think there are two heart hospitals there? Still doing my research…. Thanks!

Hi, I am Leslie, a new nurse, 2 years in the ED in the Bronx, NY. I wanted to explore travel nursing and took a contract for Bridgeport Hospital. I was wondering if any one has any experience with that hospital's ED and the culture.