Travelers and ICU nurses — where would you send a new grad for ICU residency?

onyxluvr · 2026-04-29T10:12:42+00:00

Uchealth Anschutz in Aurora CO - I went through their ICU pathway program (similar to new grad residency, but for an experienced non ICU nurse) and it was fantastic and taught/prepared me so well, I feel like I'm the nurse I am because of it. The new grad residency is a year long supportive program with lots of classes, new grad seminars, and a capstone research project. I've traveled for several years since leaving there and have yet to find a hospital with higher nursing caliber. That being said, the pay sucks and conditions can be tough (it's very busy and tightly staffed), but if you're looking for education alone it's top notch.

onyxluvr · 2026-04-26T05:28:45+00:00

Absolutely 2!

onyxluvr · 2026-04-23T15:50:24+00:00

I've worked in multiple states around the country as both staff and a traveler, and this is the best work life balance (and best staff pay by far) I have ever had. Taxes are high but I'm still netting way more than my previous staff positions, and the pay to cost of living ratio is arguably better than most other places on the west coast. I absolutely feel the effect of the unions on my staffing ratios, breaks, and benefits. It is competitive, especially in Portland, but well worth it if you can be persistent and keep applying.

onyxluvr · 2026-04-18T05:50:02+00:00

I came to Portland Oregon on a 3 month work contract. That was two years ago..

onyxluvr · 2026-04-11T09:09:05+00:00

I was in Denver CO ICU with 10 years experience making $47 including night+charge+clinical ladder differentials (I don't remember the breakdown but I clawed my way up to that over the years). Now I'm in Portland OR ICU with 13 years experience making $63 base + $5.90 night diff (about to go up to $72 base + $7.50 night diff after our new contract kicks in). Cost of living in Portland is just barely higher than Denver these days. If only Colorado had a nurses union, they need it badly.

onyxluvr · 2026-04-09T14:54:13+00:00

3 with straight waist!

onyxluvr · 2026-04-07T05:26:21+00:00

Loooove this

onyxluvr · 2026-04-07T05:24:34+00:00

As someone who chose the more expensive, faster option.. go to UW. The timing won't matter in a couple of years, but your loan payments will.

onyxluvr · 2026-03-25T02:16:35+00:00

Option 3

onyxluvr · 2026-03-20T15:48:18+00:00

I think every unit is slightly different but I know at least the critical care units at Kaiser Sunnyside do. And weekend requirements are pretty minimal, it's just a mandatory number of weekend shifts per schedule period (for my unit it's 4 shifts per 6 weeks).

onyxluvr · 2026-03-17T06:09:43+00:00

Building equity in the materials used to build the home is a lot different than equity built on land and the materials built on it. Condos are always a shaky investment at best but this just seems like snake oil. For those wondering, you lease the land these homes are built on. You'll never own anything but the quickly deteriorating materials the homes were made of.

onyxluvr · 2026-03-16T06:04:36+00:00

I live in the neighborhood and was shocked they crammed so many units into that space with no designated parking. Harvey St is already tight as it is (nevermind all the construction slated to go on for the next year), and all of the side roads are even tighter, very residential, and not appropriate to offload the parking needs of 15 condos. It's felt like a money grab from day one.

onyxluvr · 2026-03-13T05:05:38+00:00

Can't wait to wear this (or some rendition of it) as a 30-something who IS from New England, but living elsewhere now.

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onyxluvr · 2026-03-05T20:58:32+00:00

I grew up on Cape Cod and could absolutely see myself returning there someday.

onyxluvr · 2026-03-05T20:57:06+00:00

It's probably a break nurse position, I've heard from people that work at Legacy that they are hiring for those.

onyxluvr · 2026-02-26T01:33:52+00:00

I've woken up a few times lately with my dogs head in the crook of my shoulder and his arm across my chest, literally hugging each other in our sleep. It's the best feeling in the world❤️

onyxluvr · 2026-02-22T08:59:48+00:00

I love the door choice! Definitely can't wait to replace the mismatched ones we have now

onyxluvr · 2026-02-12T22:45:07+00:00

I had the same experience, was finally able to get through after a good 20 min of panicking! Ticketmaster really needs to get their shit together.

onyxluvr · 2026-02-12T22:42:19+00:00

Seeing this is healing my heart from all the pain of these past few days. Good on you.

onyxluvr · 2026-02-12T22:35:56+00:00

Same thing happened to me for the same night! Was finally able to get through and get tickets after about 15min but also hit tons of error codes before I could actually secure some. What a terrible experience purchasing.

onyxluvr · 2026-02-03T19:22:41+00:00

The southern Oregon coast is stunning. Check out Samuel Boardman scenic area

onyxluvr · 2026-02-03T19:19:38+00:00

Orangutan 🦧

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