Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Resources Upon Arrival in Las Vegas

So you're in Las Vegas. Now what?

There are many things to adjust to when accepting and starting a travel nursing assignment in a strange city.  Some of these can be anticipated, and I'm here to help you with that! Listed are some of the best resources for your first few weeks in Las Vegas.

1. If you get lost on your way to your new home, here is an Interactive Las Vegas Map.

2. Thinking of public transportation?
       Las Vegas Monorail Map:

 
Stations: Sahara, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas Convention Center,
Harrah's/Imperial Palace, Flamingo/Caesars Palace,
Bally's & Paris MGM Grand
 
Hours: Monday - Thursday  7am to 2am
Friday - Sunday   7am - 3am
 
 
Need a taxi?
 
 
3. If you want to install cable, phone, internet; need to fix your water, gas, or waste disposal; want to mail a letter, here are the best companies to help you with your utilities.

4. Did your "check engine" light come on as you rolled up?  Auto Repair Las Vegas can get you the oil change you need.

5. If you know what you want to eat, but don't know where to get it, check out this Menu Finder.

6. If you realize you just want someone to point the important things out to you, try out a Tour of Las Vegas

7. If you just have no idea what you have going on around your new home, check out Around Me.  It will tell you the best things to do nearest you.

8. Looking to save a little money when exploring Vegas? Check out Las Vegas Half-Off.

9. Want to feel like a local? Check out Show Tickets for Locals! It offers discounts to shows and other things with "locals only" discounts!

10. Getting restless? Las Vegas has a few 24 Fitness Locations to get your fitness on track.

11. Want a place to study, relax or just hang out? Try out Sunrise Coffee!

Sunrise Coffee and Wraps



Do you have any other resources you'd like added to this list? Leave them in the comments!


With Source Healthcare Staffing, we are your biggest resource.  Did you arrive and find something was not how it should be? Call us, email us, text us, Facebook us, and we will help you in any way we can!

Phone: 858-869-1905
Email: ddeutsch@sourcehcs.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sourcehcs
Twitter: www.twitter.com/sourcehcs
You can also call your recruiter for any immediate concerns.


(Disclaimer: These are my own recommendations, none of these companies paid/could pay to be a part of this list).



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