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Insights, Tips, and Stories for Healthcare Travelers

Career advice, pay guidance, and life-on-the-road wisdom from our team and the clinicians who make healthcare move.

Before You Say Yes: How to Know if a Travel Healthcare Assignment Is the Right Fit
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September 28, 2026
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5 min read

Before You Say Yes: How to Know if a Travel Healthcare Assignment Is the Right Fit

Accepting a travel healthcare assignment is exciting. A new location. A new team. A new opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. But before

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Homemade Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Pasta
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June 14, 2021
4 min read

Traveler Test Kitchen – One Bowl Mac & Cheese

We’ve decided to test out some creative, easy-to-prepare recipes in the kitchen of our home office to see if we’d recommend them to our

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Blog & Insights
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June 8, 2021
7 min read

Explore the U.S. with Your Friend as Healthcare Travelers

Can you get jobs as an allied traveler or a travel nurse along with your friend? The answer is: absolutely. Traveling the country with

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Blog & Insights
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February 25, 2021
6 min read

The Top Spots for Fast Interviews

As a traveling healthcare professional, finding an assignment that is right for you can often be the biggest hurdle to jump. Whether your current

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Blog & Insights
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February 12, 2021
3 min read

Celebrating Valentine’s Day During COVID-19

As a healthcare traveler, it can be hard to be on assignment during a holiday. This is especially true for Valentine’s Day, which we

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Blog & Insights
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January 6, 2021
4 min read

5 Instagrammable States You Should Visit This Year

COVID-19 ensured that 2020 was a busy year for health care travelers to say the least. Unfortunately, this meant that a lot of travelers

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Blog & Insights
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December 21, 2020
6 min read

COVID-19 Vaccinations: FAQ

*This post was last updated on January 20. Recently, shipments of COVID-19 vaccines have started to be delivered to hospitals and deployed in emergency

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Blog & Insights
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December 18, 2020
4 min read

5 Unique Holiday Dishes to Try on Assignment in 2021

One of the fun parts about being a health care traveler is getting to try out all the interesting foods and dishes on offer

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Blog & Insights
Allied Resources+2 in 2 more categories
November 23, 2020
6 min read

Black Friday 2020: Deals and Discounts for Travelers

You’re probably used to seeing stories about shoppers lined up outside of stores in order to score some great Black Friday deals. However, it’s

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Blog & Insights
Allied Resources+2 in 2 more categories
October 20, 2020
2 min read

How to Vote as a Health Care Traveler

With the election just two weeks away, people all over the country are encouraging others to get involved and vote. However, as a traveler,

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Dealing with Stress at Work
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October 13, 2020
2 min read

Dealing with Stress at Work

Avoiding dealing with stress can cause longer term issues When work stress starts to creep in, it’s easy to try to ignore it and

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Relating to Your Manager
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October 13, 2020
2 min read

Relating to Your Manager

A key component to that is making sure you are “managing up” when you are on assignment Everyone knows that it is important to

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Is your Staffing Agency a Supplier or a Partner?
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September 22, 2020
3 min read

Is your Staffing Agency a Supplier or a Partner?

Every healthcare facility knows the importance of working with a quality staffing provider, but how can you tell if your current supplier is truly
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