RNs Being Begged to Work in COVID-19 States With Little PPE. Trade Money for Your Life?

COVID-19 novel Coronavirus is no laughing matter, and is rapidly overwhelming hospitals nationwide, especially in New York City, which has become the practical epicenter of the global pandemic in the United States.

In response, physicians are being requested to come out of retirement to assist states where the effects of the almost instantaneous demand for licensed healthcare professionals are being experienced the worst. Some for love, others for money.

And, as one might expect, Registered Nurses are in great demand as well, the shortage of which is being keenly and acutely felt. As a result, Travel Nurse agencies are placing calls nation-wide for RNs to assist in localities hardest hit, which include Washington state, California, and New York City.

The compensation packages which are being offered in response are nothing less than eye-popping, with almost “stupid money” being paid for RNs to work – however briefly – in hospitals where needs exist.

An unexpected problem has arisen, however, and that is an acute shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes gowns, gloves, nose/mouth masks (especially N95 respirators), and eye shields. If the healthcare providers do NOT have the proper equipment to care for patients, their lives will be placed at risk, as well.

In essence, one is being asked to risk their life for money – and unnecessarily. Already, there are widely circulated national news reports of some staff in some facilities reusing such PPE, which is designed for ONE USE ONLY, which is also required by law and/or regulation for the health and safety of staff and patients.

Examples of how, and where they’re being recruited (including internationally), and the compensation packages include:

• RNs with an active license in any state are now eligible to join the fight against COVID-19 in NYC. RNs in a number of specialties to start April 6^th to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in New York. Earn up to $3,969/week* + $1,050/week Housing Stipend = $5,019/week total. (*Gross pay, depending on location and specialty)

• Recent outbreaks of respiratory illnesses to include: flu virus, coronavirus, RSV, etc, ICU and ER RNs are needed now more than ever. We have increased the compensation for these Washington assignments to $80 an hour.

• Emergency Room RNs, start in March or April, and earn up to $4,160 a week plus a $875 weekly housing stipend.
• ICU – General RNs, start in March or April, and earn up to $4,160 a week plus a $875 weekly housing stipend.

Know another nurse perfect for this job? We’re is offering a $4,000 referral bonus for all RN specialties**. (*Gross pay, depending on location and specialty **RN must start a 13-week assignment between 11/14/19 & 3/31/20.)

• New ICU positions available in San Francisco, CA
Earn $70 per HOUR (pre-tax) We can provide housing or offer a housing stipend if you’d prefer to do your own. 8 weeks assignment, starting on 03/30/20 working 48 hours per week.

• CVICU & ICU RNs (DAYS & NIGHTS AVAILABLE)
$3179+/wk on 36 hours
Requirements/Details:
2+ years of recent experience required ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required
Valid CA nursing license required 13 week contract assignment, ASAP start
Common Types of Patients/Diagnosis – ICU – CABG, wedge resections, AAA, valves, general surgery with complications, sepsis, bariatrics, HTN crisis, resp failure, PE’s. CCU – post cath lab, TR bands and femoral sheaths. RNs pull sheaths. General medical ICU patients. Will work in ICU or CCU in any given day. CCU is sometimes closed due to low census. No neuro or transplants. 12 beds in unit.

• We have been asked to assist HSE & Private hospitals all over Ireland due to an acute shortage of Nurses. If you have hospital, Clinic or Acute experience as a Nurse we would love to hear from you.
Required:
NMBI Registration; Experience in an acute of hospital setting; As we require Nurses & Nurse Managers quickly it is vital that all interested candidates do not require a Work Permit or a Visa; Interested or perhaps you can recommend Nurses? We offer an excellent Referral Fee of 400 Euro for each Nurse you recommend who is successfully placed. A fantastic opportunity to Refer and work with your Friends.

• I have an exciting travel nurse opportunity for an Infectious Control RN. This position has a crisis rate of $4795/wk on 36 hours and $5703/wk on 48 hours. Contract length is 13 weeks.

JOB DETAILS:

• Bachelors in either Nursing, Public Health, Laboratory Science, or other health-related field (Masters preferred)
• 6 years experience in Healthcare or Public Health
• 4 years experience in Infection Control/Prevention or Epidemiology
• Must have CBIC Infection Control and Prevention certificate
• BLS required if RN

• There is a 90% chance of deployment within 24 hours. PAY RATES STILL VARY BY ASSIGNMENT, BUT INCLUDE LODGING AND FOOD PER DIEM. YOU WILL LIKE THE RATES. IF YOU DON’T, YOU CAN DECLINE THE ASSIGNMENT. For now I need your availability. Please refrain from typing back messages, JUST PRESS 1,2,OR 3. NO NEED TO CALL AT THIS POINT.

• Due to the demand for skilled RNs in Northern California, we have increased the hourly pay rate to $80/hr for our Rapid Response assignments. These Rapid Response assignments need RNs to start within the next 7 days. There is a 60-hour guarantee for each full week that an RN works and we are now offering a weekly transportation reimbursement up to $250 each week, to help offset rental car/rideshare costs incurred while floating to the nearby facilities, which is required for all of these Northern CA Rapid Response assignments. With recent outbreaks of respiratory illnesses to include: flu virus, coronavirus, RSV, etc, we are looking for RNs to fill these needs quickly. Our client is ready and prepared to care for patients with these types of viruses by following WHO and CDC guidelines.

Assignment Details:
• $80/hour pay rate; $120 overtime rate
• 60 hour/week Guarantee
• Minimum of two weeks, with the potential to extend
• Multiple locations in Northern California
• Housing provided by us, or a weekly stipend of $875
• Flight to/from CA will be provided, or mileage reimbursement for drivers
• Daily transportation to/from work will be RN’s responsibility
• Transportation reimbursement up to $250 each week
• Day & Night shift positions available

• We are looking for heroes like you to work this ICU – General night assingment in San Jose, CA. Start making a difference in this community ASAP, and earn up to $3,360 a week* in this 8 week assignment. Know another nurse perfect for this job? We are offering a $4,000 referral bonus for all RN specialties** (*Gross pay, depending on location and specialty **RN must start a 13-week assignment between 11/14/19 & 3/31/20.)

• Texas is looking for Med Surg nurses to work with them in their time of need. Other cities and other states are posting as well! Please reach out to us and let us know if you are interested.
These are 5 week contracts with the possibility to extend
ASAP Start Dates
Crisis Rates Call Us!
**MUST BE AVAILABLE TO INTERVIEW UPON SUBMISSION**
Current openings in:
-League City, TX
-Houston, TX
-Kingwood, TX

NEEDED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION
-10 Panel Drug Screen (must upload at time of submission and must be from within the past year)* If you don’t have yours we will set this up!
-Cleared Background Check (must upload at time of submission and must be from within the past year)
-License and Certifications
-DOB & SSN
-1 year of recent experience

• Be the nurse who will go the extra mile in Issaquah, WA for one of the positions below. Start as soon as 3/11, and earn up to $3,380/week* on the assignment that best fits you. No Washington license? No problem. We will help pay for your Washington nursing license. (*Gross pay, depending on location and specialty)
Medical Surgical Nights up to $3,380/week
Medical Surgical Days up to $3,380/week
ICU Nights up to $3,380/week
ICU Days up to $3,380/week
ER Nights up to $3,380/week
ER Days up to $3,380/week

• Elevated rates, Rapid Response rates-, 13-week travel assignments. (local or travel available) from now through May 2020. Please complete our application for fastest turnaround time!! Let us know where you want to work & we’ll tell you what’s available! We are offering a $1200 referral, for any RN, tech or LPN that you send to us- start an assignment between 4/1-6/30/20

• We need your ICU expertise in Washington. Start a 4-13 week assignment in March/April, and earn at an increased rate of $80/hr + a $805 to $875 weekly housing stipend. Call your recruiter or this number for more information. Text STOP to opt out.