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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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7 Salary Mistakes That Cost Travel Nurses
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June 27, 2018
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7 Salary Mistakes That Cost Travel Nurses

Make sure you’re getting all you deserve Travel nursing is a uniquely rewarding profession — you know you’re uniquely qualified to do it. Your

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10 Tips for Negotiating a Higher Travel Nursing Salary
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June 15, 2018
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10 Tips for Negotiating a Higher Travel Nursing Salary

If you’ve ever felt shy about asking for a little more pay, you’re not alone. These tips can help you effectively negotiate your travel
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February 23, 2018
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Dana McIlwain on Traveling to Her Dream Assignments and Exploring with Her Family

We sat down with some stellar travel nurses and asked them about the challenges and triumphs they’ve experienced in their travels How did you

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Top Mistakes to Avoid on Your Med-Surg Travel Nursing Resume
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February 20, 2018
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Top Mistakes to Avoid on Your Med-Surg Travel Nursing Resume

With over 650,000 med-surg nurses across the United States, it’s no surprise that medical-surgical nursing is the most common specialty in the field. And
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January 3, 2018
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Lonzena Robinson on How Traveling Renews Your Passion for Nursing Every 13 Weeks

We sat down with some stellar travel nurses and asked them about the challenges and triumphs they’ve experienced in their travels Lonzena Robinson talks

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The Top Travel Nursing Articles of 2017
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December 7, 2017
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The Top Travel Nursing Articles of 2017

We met with Joseph Smith, the founder of TravelTax, to discuss the ins and outs of travel nurse taxes. He discussed tax challenges you

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Time Management Tips for Nurses: Boost Your Efficiency on the Job
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November 12, 2017
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Time Management Tips for Nurses: Boost Your Efficiency on the Job

No matter your nursing specialty, mastering time management can enhance your performance, reduce stress, and help position you as a top-tier candidate for future
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How the Nurse Licensure Compact is Changing and How It Impacts You
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November 8, 2017
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How the Nurse Licensure Compact is Changing and How It Impacts You

The Nurse Licensure Compact is evolving. Here’s how it’s different, what states are impacted, and what it all means for you How is the

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Travel Nursing Interview Series: Thomas Booth Talks About the Importance of Relationships While on the Road
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October 27, 2017
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Travel Nursing Interview Series: Thomas Booth Talks About the Importance of Relationships While on the Road

With Yourself, Your Recruiter, and New Co-workers We sat down with some stellar travel nurses and asked them about the challenges and triumphs they’ve

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5 Quick Tips to Improve Your ER Travel Nursing Resume
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October 18, 2017
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5 Quick Tips to Improve Your ER Travel Nursing Resume

You know you’re a great ER travel nurse. But does your resume reflect how awesome you are? Keep it brief and beautiful Your goal

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Effective Communication in the Workplace
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October 5, 2017
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Effective Communication in the Workplace

Interview with Nurse Mendoza Effective communication in the workplace as a travel nurse is extremely important as it will help you be successful in

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Is Fear Stopping You From Travel Nursing?
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September 3, 2017
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Is Fear Stopping You From Travel Nursing?

So you’ve been dreaming of taking your nursing skills on the road, getting paid to travel, and meeting new people. However, you keep putting
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