Category: Advice & Insight

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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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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