Category: Advice & Insight

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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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7 Lessons I Learned Traveling With a Non-Healthcare Partner

If you’re anything like I was when I finished grad school, you were interested in traveling for work but always had a good excuse to put off taking the leap. Maybe you just got a new puppy. Maybe you wanted to remain close to family. Maybe you wanted to get experience in your new career

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Questions Every Traveler Should Ask Agencies at TravCon to Find the Perfect Recruiter (and Their Dream Assignment) 

Walking into the exhibit hall at TravCon can feel a little like speed dating for your career, but in the best way possible! You’re surrounded by agencies, recruiters, swag, giveaways, and opportunities. But beyond the tote bags and tees, this is your chance to ask the right questions and find the recruiter (and agency) that truly aligns with your goals. Because let’s be

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How to Stay Safe in Vegas While at TravCon

TravCon in Las Vegas brings together education, connection, and a lot of energy in one unforgettable setting. You spend your days learning from industry experts, meeting other healthcare travelers, and exploring new opportunities. Then the evenings roll in, and Vegas offers endless options for entertainment, networking events, and afterparties. It is an incredible experience. It

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What to Pack for TravCon (So You’re Ready for Literally Everything)

TravCon is not your average work trip. It’s part conference, part reunion, part networking marathon, and part “how am I this tired, but still having so much fun?” experience. Between the exhibit hall, education sessions, recruiter meetings, happy hours, and the legendary afterparty, you need to be ready for just about anything. Packing the right

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How to Make the Most of Your TravCon Experience

TravCon isn’t just a conference. It’s not just an expo. And it’s definitely not just a place to grab free swag (though we all love it 😏). It’s where connections happen, careers shift, and a whole lot of “I’m so glad I came” moments are made. Whether this is your first TravCon or your fifth,

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