Healthcare Traveler - June 2008 - (Page 20)

Daytrippin’ “It was really spectacular,” comments Patricia.“In addition to the mysteries, I was impressed with how progressive Mrs. Winchester was in her thinking for the time period. There is a heating system, floating foundation, and elevators. It’s amazing how smart she was.” Shortly after that tour, Patricia experienced the im“My memories portance of floating foundations in California. “I was will last for standing in the kitchen when years to come.” suddenly I thought I was – Patricia Lathem, RN having a vertigo attack, until I noticed my feet felt the floor moving,” she remembers. “Then, I realized we were having an earthquake. At that moment, I related to how the Winchester Mystery House was built.” Although that particular travel assignment only lasted the traditional 13 weeks, Patricia was able to pack in plenty of memories. “They’ll last for years to come.” A little bit of everything In her 6 years as a mobile certified surgical technologist, Pamala Glendening, CST, has seen a lot of interesting sights and experienced various cultures along with her husband, Dave, and their German shepherd, Jasmine. “We have been everywhere, from Hamilton, New York, to Bullhead City, Arizona,” she says. “I do not have specific locations in mind for assignments. Rather, Dave and I choose from what is presented to us.” And so far, so good. At the moment, Pamala is assigned to West Branch Regional Medical Center in West Branch, Michigan. For the majority of her mobile career, she has worked with Cirrus Medical Staffing, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. While the winter weather in the Midwest provides some challenges, Pamala and Dave usually make it a point to get out and explore a new area. Among her favorite places so far are the many parks and historical sites she and her husband found in South Dakota. “We took a lot of trips,” she says. “Dave and I explored trails in Custer State Park, went to the Crazy Horse Memorial, and visited Wild Bill Hickok’s grave. There is a lot of history in the Black Hills. “The best time, however, was when we went to Mount Rushmore,” continues Pamala. “We saw it from all different views—from one side and then up another. There was also a series of caves to explore that went through the hillsides.” During the week, the couple tends to keep things quiet. “Sometimes, Dave and I will go out to eat or catch a movie, but that is the extent of it,” explains Pamala.“Most weekdays, we hang out at the campgrounds where we park our RV. And occasionally, I help organize activities for the kids in the parks.” The daytrips are reserved for her weekends off. “Usually, I have to take call while on assignment,” she says.“But typically, Circle Career Card No. 655 20 Healthcare Traveler June 2008 http://www.crosscountryhealthcare.com http://www.crosscountryhealthcare.com

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