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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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Is Money Everything? 5 More Factors to Consider Before Taking an Assignment
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August 22, 2016
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Is Money Everything? 5 More Factors to Consider Before Taking an Assignment

Aside from compensation, here are the five important factors you need to consider before accepting a travel nurse assignment.
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Costs to Consider When Evaluating a Travel Nurse Salary Offer
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August 16, 2016
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Costs to Consider When Evaluating a Travel Nurse Salary Offer

Before accepting any travel nurse salary offer, it’s important that you consider these costs and discuss them with your staffing agency.
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Should You Work with More Than One Travel Nurse Agency?
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August 11, 2016
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Should You Work with More Than One Travel Nurse Agency?

A lot of travel nurses wonder about working with multiple agencies. Here are the pros and cons of working with more than one travel
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How to Get Your First Job as a Travel Nurse
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July 29, 2016
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How to Get Your First Job as a Travel Nurse

Landing your first travel nursing job can seem daunting. Here are some tips on how to get your first job as a travel nurse.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Travel Nurse
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July 14, 2016
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A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Travel Nurse

Want to become a travel nurse? Here’s an A-Z guide that will help you experience the fun and adventure while helping patients and hospitals
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How to Pick a Travel Nurse Staffing Agency
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July 12, 2016
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How to Pick a Travel Nurse Staffing Agency

To be a successful travel nurse, work with the right recruiting agency. Here’s what you should consider when picking a travel nurse staffing agency.
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How to Write an Effective Travel Nurse Cover Letter
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July 8, 2016
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How to Write an Effective Travel Nurse Cover Letter

Ditch that generic “To Whom It May Concern.” Here’s how to write an effective travel nurse cover letter that will give you an edge
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What’s an ATS and How Does It Affect Your Travel Nurse Job Search?
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June 28, 2016
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What’s an ATS and How Does It Affect Your Travel Nurse Job Search?

You’ve heard employers, recruiters, and other nurses mention an ATS. What is it and how does it affect your job search?
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10 Travel Nurse Resume Tips to Land The Job
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June 2, 2016
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10 Travel Nurse Resume Tips to Land The Job

You want your resume to show nurse managers & recruiters you have pride in your work. Here are 10 tips to consider when building
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6 Travel Nurse Resume Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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May 31, 2016
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6 Travel Nurse Resume Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression with your resume. Here are six common travel nurse resume mistakes – and
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How to Write the Perfect Travel Nurse Resume to Get the Job You Want
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May 25, 2016
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How to Write the Perfect Travel Nurse Resume to Get the Job You Want

Think of your nursing resume as an advertisement that sells you. Here’s how to write the perfect travel nursing resume to get the job
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Do You Have the Qualities of a Great Travel Nurse?
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May 18, 2016
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Do You Have the Qualities of a Great Travel Nurse?

Travel nursing takes a thirst for adventure, an ease with change, and the stamina to face new challenges. Do you have what it takes?
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