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

What Makes a Great Travel Healthcare Assignment? It's Not Just the Pay
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September 21, 2026
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What Makes a Great Travel Healthcare Assignment? It’s Not Just the Pay

Ask a group of experienced travel healthcare professionals what made their favorite assignment so memorable, and you’ll probably get a different answer from each

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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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How to Vacation Like a Celebrity on a Shoestring Budget: A Guide for Travel Nurses
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May 30, 2018
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How to Vacation Like a Celebrity on a Shoestring Budget: A Guide for Travel Nurses

You work hard for the money — make it work hard for you As a travel nurse, you know one of the great perks

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25 Money-Saving Tips for Travel Nurses
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May 23, 2018
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25 Money-Saving Tips for Travel Nurses

Finding great deals while you’re on the road Freedom. Adventure. Lucrative opportunities. Your decision to become a travel nurse shows you appreciate the best

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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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50 Secrets to Maximizing Your Travel Nurse Salary
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February 27, 2017
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50 Secrets to Maximizing Your Travel Nurse Salary

You work hard for the money, so here are 50 ways to make your paycheck go the extra mile Landing the highest pay rate

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How to Sail Through an IRS Audit: A Guide for Travel Nurses
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February 13, 2017
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How to Sail Through an IRS Audit: A Guide for Travel Nurses

While audits can affect less than 1% of the population, travel nurses can have a higher chance of getting audited Disclaimer: We’re not accountants

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Travel Nursing Tax Homes: What Are They and Should You Have One?
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February 6, 2017
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Travel Nursing Tax Homes: What Are They and Should You Have One?

Doing your taxes is probably not your favorite activity. Here’s all you need to know about tax homes Disclaimer: We’re not accountants or lawyers

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How Travel Nurses Can Get Organized for Tax Season
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January 26, 2017
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How Travel Nurses Can Get Organized for Tax Season

Easily the worst season of the year for some travel nurses, but it doesn’t have to be so painful Disclaimer: We’re not accountants or

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Interview with Joseph Smith, Founder of TravelTax on Travel Nurse Tax Challenges, Best Practices, and Ways to Maximize Your Salary
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January 15, 2017
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Interview with Joseph Smith, Founder of TravelTax on Travel Nurse Tax Challenges, Best Practices, and Ways to Maximize Your Salary

How did you get started as a specialist in travel nurse taxes? I was a travel respiratory therapist with a Bachelor’s in accounting. I

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The Ultimate Travel Nursing Tax Deductions List
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January 9, 2017
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The Ultimate Travel Nursing Tax Deductions List

You can also save yourself tons in taxes by keeping good track of what’s deductible Disclaimer: We’re not accountants or lawyers and the information

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Travel Nursing and Taxes: How It All Works
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January 4, 2017
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Travel Nursing and Taxes: How It All Works

Understanding how to reap the benefits of untaxed income You’re in travel nursing for the adventure, for the friends you meet along the way,

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