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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 ways to decompress after your nursing shift
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March 19, 2017
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7 ways to decompress after your nursing shift

Take some time to sit back, relax and enjoy reading these helpful tips #1: Take a long shower or soak in a bubble bath

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How Tiffany Cash Got Out of Her Comfort Zone and Into Travel Nursing
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March 17, 2017
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How Tiffany Cash Got Out of Her Comfort Zone and Into Travel Nursing

What she's learned from other cultures, and how she stays connected with her family back home We sat down with some stellar travel nurses

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March 8, 2017
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Travel Nurse Jennifer Klein Wants You to Put Yourself Out There and Try Something Completely Unexpected

We sat down with some stellar travel nurses and asked them about the challenges and triumphs they’ve experienced. Travel nurse Jennifer Klein wants 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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Perks of Being a Travel Nurse in Snowbird States
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February 26, 2017
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Perks of Being a Travel Nurse in Snowbird States

There is a high demand for travel nurses in snowbird states such as Florida, Texas, and California (states where retirees flock to) As these

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Travel nurse life hacks: Turn your temporary house into a home
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February 15, 2017
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Travel nurse life hacks: Turn your temporary house into a home

It’s ok, you are not alone. Moving is hard As a travel nurse living the free-spirited lifestyle, you may have some fears and feeling

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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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3 Travel Nurse Safety Tips When Visiting a New City!
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February 3, 2017
3 min read

3 Travel Nurse Safety Tips When Visiting a New City!

It's best to be set up with straightforward procedures that will make you feel safe It’s been a genuinely simple process up until now.

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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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The Impact of the Repeal Affordable Care Act on Travel Nursing
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January 20, 2017
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The Impact of the Repeal Affordable Care Act on Travel Nursing

The political posturing seems to paint competing landscapes, sometimes austere and sometimes placid With the looming “Repeal and Replace” of the Affordable care Act

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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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