… but didn’t:
Travelers getting requested cancellations are almost unheard of. I know that has not been the case since you joined us, but take it from me - these are usually very rare occurrences.
I did not make you join this staff as a traveler and thus inherit all of the injustices that the position comes with. If I remember correctly, though, you are very well compensated.
I did not make the policy which dictates that regular staff get cancellations before you do. I just have to follow it.
It does not matter that you asked for the cancellation before everyone else. The only thing that matters is the numbers.
Having said that, it was not I that requested and received enough cancellations to put your numbers higher than the other traveler’s numbers. That was all you.
Was it an extra kick in the pants to have to take that traveler’s patients so she could go home early instead of you? Why yes. Yes it was. Serendipitous even.
Being in charge is sometimes a real pain in the ass. How unfortunate that the irritation this time had to come from a professional colleague.








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Being in charge is usually a pain in the ass, as I recall.
I’m sorry. I was an ICU nurse a long time ago. I haven’t forgotten what it was like, and I understand, a little, what it’s like now.
I like your blog.
Gale
added by ghf on 08.25.08 9:00 pm | Permalink
Travelers can be a pain in the ass so can being a charge nurse…not all travelers are a pain in the ass. I hate it when one gives all a bad name. Some of use are actually useful…sorry they gave you a bad time.
added by travelingnurse on 09.14.08 9:11 pm | Permalink
a ‘gentle’ reminder that travelers are the last to get canceled because their company/they get paid no matter what usually helps… not always, but sometimes they don’t realize that. :)
added by cardsrn on 10.23.08 7:26 pm | Permalink
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