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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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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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travel pacu nurse
Career Guides
November 15, 2019
7 min read

PACU Travel Nurse Career Guide & Requirements

PACU — post-anesthesia care unit or perianesthesia — nursing is a crucial specialty, and on the floor, these nurses care for patients who have

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med surg travel nurse jobs
Career Guides
November 13, 2019
8 min read

Travel Nurse Career Guide: MedSurg Nursing Jobs

MedSurg nursing is a crucial specialty, and on the floor, these nurses care for a variety of patients who are acutely ill. From patients

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nicu travel nurse requirements
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November 11, 2019
10 min read

NICU Travel Nurse Career Guide & Requirements

Neonatal nursing is a crucial specialty, and in the NICU, nurses care for newborns who are critically ill. From micro-preemies to feeders & growers,

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l&d travel nurses
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November 7, 2019
6 min read

Travel Nurse Career Guide: Labor & Delivery

Labor & Delivery nursing is a crucial specialty, from bringing new life into the world to protecting moms and neonates. Explore what it’s like

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“It's Baptism by Fire and You Just Got to Put on the Right Suit” — Travel Nurse Angela Cook on Travel Nursing with No Fear
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July 30, 2019
4 min read

“It’s Baptism by Fire and You Just Got to Put on the Right Suit” — Travel Nurse Angela Cook on Travel Nursing with No Fear

Travel Nurse Interview Angela Cook is no stranger to high-pressure work. Coming from the world of trauma centers and emergency rooms, she’s used to

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How Lobbyist Joe Lucas Went from DC to Travel Nursing
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July 23, 2019
6 min read

How Lobbyist Joe Lucas Went from DC to Travel Nursing

Advice to new and aspiring travel nurses Joe Lucas was a successful DC lobbyist who decided, at age 50, to chase his childhood dream:

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5 Tax Challenges Travel Nurses Face — and How You Can Handle Them
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March 7, 2019
5 min read

5 Tax Challenges Travel Nurses Face — and How You Can Handle Them

Freedom can grind to a halt at tax time Living as a travel nurse is an awesome adventure. Like some beatnik, free spirit, or

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Tax Season is Right Around the Corner! Here’s What You Need to Prepare
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February 24, 2019
5 min read

Tax Season is Right Around the Corner! Here’s What You Need to Prepare

Make sure you understand your responsibilities Winter is drawing to a close — and yep, that means the taxman is coming. As a travel

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6 Innovative Ways to Organize and Maximize Your Finances as a Travel Nurse
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February 4, 2019
6 min read

6 Innovative Ways to Organize and Maximize Your Finances as a Travel Nurse

Get the most out of your travel nursing salary As a travel nurse, you’ve got a complex financial situation. Not only does your pay

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New Year, New Perspective: Ask Yourself These 3 Questions Before Choosing Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment
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January 1, 2019
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New Year, New Perspective: Ask Yourself These 3 Questions Before Choosing Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment

Ready to start 2019? Not so fast. Ask yourself these essential questions before you choose your assignment goals for next year.|Ready to start 2019?

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Handling Personal Emergencies as a Travel Nurse: How to Be Prepared When Life Throws You a Curveball
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November 15, 2018
6 min read

Handling Personal Emergencies as a Travel Nurse: How to Be Prepared When Life Throws You a Curveball

Even the most flexible people can be totally uprooted when experiencing a personal crisis or emergency As a travel nurse, you’re used to thinking

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How to Avoid Burnout in Travel Nursing
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July 31, 2018
6 min read

How to Avoid Burnout in Travel Nursing

Learn how to keep burnout at bay No one’s immune from burnout. It can sneak up on you. At first, you’re hitting the snooze

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