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How to Compare Agencies at TravCon Without Getting Overwhelmed

TravCon is one of the best places to meet travel healthcare agencies face-to-face—but if you’ve ever walked into the expo hall, you know it can also feel like a lot. Dozens of booths. Hundreds of recruiters. Constant conversations. Swag everywhere. And suddenly, the question becomes: how do you actually compare agencies without feeling overwhelmed or

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120 Days Until TravCon: Your Ultimate Countdown Checklist

TravCon is still a few months away, but if you’ve been before, you already know how fast it sneaks up. By the time September hits, Las Vegas will be filled with healthcare travelers, recruiters, sessions, networking events—and this year, even more excitement with Nurse Blake taking the stage as keynote speaker. If you’re planning to

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First-Time TravCon Mistakes to Avoid

Mistakes First-Time TravCon Attendees Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Your first TravCon is exciting. It’s packed with education, networking, career opportunities, and plenty of fun—but if you ask experienced attendees what they’d do differently their first time, most have a list. The good news? A little preparation can help you avoid the common mistakes many first-timers make and make your experience even better. Here

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Canadian Nurses: Want to Work in the U.S.? Let’s Make It Happen

Passport? Check.Scrubs? Check.Dream of getting paid while exploring the U.S.? Double check. If you’re a Canadian nurse curious about travel nursing in America, you’re not alone. More nurses are crossing the border for flexible contracts, stronger pay, and the chance to experience something new. And the process is more doable than many think. Here’s your

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What Recruiters Want You to Know Before You Meet Them at TravCon

TravCon is one of the best opportunities to meet recruiters face-to-face, ask questions, explore opportunities, and build relationships that could shape your next assignment. But if you’ve never walked up to a recruiter booth before, it can feel a little intimidating. The good news? Recruiters are there to meet you, too. And contrary to what

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TravCon on a budget

TravCon on a Budget: How to Attend Without Breaking the Bank

TravCon is one of the most exciting events of the year for healthcare travelers—but let’s be honest, between flights, hotels, registration, and Vegas spending, costs can add up fast. The good news? You don’t need an unlimited budget to have an incredible TravCon experience. With a little planning and a few smart choices, you can

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Your First Time at TravCon? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

If you’re a healthcare traveler and you’ve heard people talk about TravCon with a mix of excitement and FOMO, you’re not alone. For many travelers, TravCon isn’t just another conference—it’s the event of the year. But if it’s your first time going, you might be wondering: What exactly is TravCon? What do I do there?

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How to Prep for TravCon

TravCon is the largest conference for traveling healthcare providers in the United States. It is an annual event held in beautiful Las Vegas, it is held at The Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Whether this is your first or fifth time attending TravCon, here are our pro tips to help you prep for your

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How to Find Community on Assignment as a Traveler

Special thanks to Emily Cheng & Ryan Cogdill, Traveler Nurses & Co-Founders of MedVenture App for writing this blog. In today’s technological day-in-age, finding community while on assignment has never been easier! With a touch of a screen you can connect to thousands of traveling healthcare professionals across the United States and its territories. Below

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Best Ways for Healthcare Travelers to Avoid Housing Scams

Traveling Healthcare workers in the United States continuously become targets by housing scammers daily. Scammers use social media platforms to engage through private messenger or lure travelers to un-secure websites. They then wait, watch, and prey on travelers “Looking for housing in …” posts. Scammers are getting increasingly clever daily as they try to get

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