tony is famous..

just kidding. the same chick that did the article on married nurses on the road is always asking us for input on other things...here is an article that tony is featured in!


Male Travelers Embrace Opportunities on the Road
By Susan Schneider, contributor
David Brennan, RN, has been a nurse for more than three years. He said he knew while he was in nursing school that he wanted to be a travel nurse.
“I’ve always known I wanted to travel,” said Brennan, “And travel nursing fit the bill. I made a list of all the cities I wanted to see and then signed up.”
Brennan, who works in Surgical Telemetry and Step Down, is originally from New Jersey. Once he signed on with leading staffing company American Mobile Healthcare, he headed for the west coast. In the last year he has lived in San Diego and Los Angeles and is currently living in downtown San Francisco. He commutes to Stanford Medical Center, which is a 40-minute commute south in Palo Alto.
“The commute is really worth it. I wanted to be right downtown because San Francisco is such a great place to live.
“I like coastal cities,” continued Brennan. “I really enjoyed my time in San Diego, where I extended my assignment so I could enjoy the summer at the beach. It was great. I wouldn’t mind going back there.”
Still on the list for Brennan are Seattle, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta and maybe New York.
“ My recruiter is awesome,” said Brennan. “Her name is Tina Jones. I made a point of meeting her when I was in San Diego, where American Mobile Healthcare is located. We have a great relationship. She really watches out for me and goes to bat when I ask for something that is a little out of the ordinary.
“They (American Mobile Healthcare) make it so easy for you,” said Brennan. “They take care of everything. Your recruiter helps you learn what is available, what you can request and what is negotiable.”
Brennan travels with a female friend. He said having a travel partner makes things easier and more fun.
“Travelers, whether they are male or female, usually make friends quite easily. We’re adaptable people. My friend and I compare notes about assignments and really don’t have any different issues related to gender.”
Tony Bono, RN, has the same perspectives as Brennan. He works for staffing company O’Grady Peyton International.
An Emergency Room nurse from Detroit, Michigan, Bono has been a traveler for over two years. He has lived in Norwood, Massachusetts; Tucson and Flagstaff, Arizona; Ann Arbor, Michigan and Fairfax, Virginia. He is currently on assignment in Mountain View, California, with his wife.
“I think the reasons men and women travel are most likely the same,” said Bono. “I think a lot of travelers do it for the change of scenery and for a chance to get an idea of what various areas have to offer. Things like recreation, parks hikes, etc.
“Generally, I look for cities where I might like to live. I travel with my wife so we get to check things out together.
“When we first get to an assignment, we spend a day or two around our housing looking for good food and places to relax near to us. Then we venture out from there. Staff members are very helpful about recommending hikes, road trips, tourist attractions and areas of interest. A lot of information can be gleaned from the internet as well.”
Bono said he doesn’t think there are any big gender differences when it comes to employers’ expectations of travelers.
“In general, I think the expectations are the same for men and women. In my experience, it is all in how you carry yourself and how you relate to others. It’s just as they say -- first impressions are important – so if you get on well with other nurses and docs from the get-go, it is easier all around