Schedule
Conference Schedule
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Intermediate AWHONN EFM Certification – Single day format
AWHONN’s Fetal Heart Monitoring Program is an add-on option to your TravCon conference ticket. This is now a one-day course led by Onika Davis, RN & Patricia Pitts, RN.
Cost: $175
CE Credits: 11
Location: Paris Conference Center
8:30 am – 6 pm
Registration Open
Open to Sunday session attendees only until 10 am, then open to all attendees after 10 am. Bring an ID, check-in and get your badge!
Location: Paris Conference Center
8 am – 6 pm
Exhibitor Booth Setup
The exhibit hall is open just to the exhibitors so they can set up the booths and get ready for travelers to come on Monday.
Location: Exhibit Hall
9 am – 4:30 pm
Traveler Success BootCamp
Traveler Success BootCamp is essential for healthcare professionals dreaming about traveling or those in their first few years of traveling. Gain confidence for your first few travel assignments, equipped with the fundamental knowledge you need to thrive. This is an intensive full-day course taught by multiple experts. You’ll walk out feeling empowered and inspired for your traveling career!
Sessions Include:
- Pleasures & Pitfalls: Anecdotes & Advice for Success from Veteran Travelers
- Pay Essentials: What are You Worth?
- Tax Awareness: Simplifying the Complexity of Tax-Free Benefits
- Mastering the Submission: Stand Out as a Candidate
- Ace the Interview: Land the Job Offer You Really Want
- Demystifying Credentialing: Process Tips to Lighten the Load
- Ethics for Healthcare Travelers: Using Good Judgement on the Road
- Living Your Best Life as a Traveler: The Unique Benefits & Freedom of a Nomadic Life
- Q&A: Ask the Experts Anything!
Instructional Method: Live lecture (multiple presenters) with interactive Q & A sessions
- Travelers will be able to discuss best practices as it relates to finding and negotiating with staffing agencies and interviewing for travel assignments
- List the different components that make up a traveler pay package and how to negotiate traveler pay
- Discuss best practices to ensure traveler success including skills related to managing conflict and acclimating to new work environments and cultures
- Discuss certification and licensure standards, the uniform licensure requirements
To be eligible for continuing education credit, learners must attend this course in its entirety as evidenced by badge scan, complete the post-test with a minimum passing score of 80%, and complete the course evaluation form.
Cost: $70-$100 (Includes “Ask an Expert” lunch and an exclusive Platinum Reception)
Contact Hours: Up to 7
Location: Paris Conference Center
Thank you to the Platinum Sponsors for helping us keep the cost so low!
9 am – 5 pm
Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals – Basic (beginner level)
Have you thought about learning Spanish? Would you like to be able to speak medical basics with patients? No prior knowledge of Spanish is required. Learn key phrases to help you connect better to your Spanish-speaking patients. Instructed by Tracey Long RN, PhD, MSN, CCRN.
To be eligible for continuing education credit, learners must attend this course in its entirety as evidenced by badge scan, complete the post-test with a minimum passing score of 80%, successfully demonstrate Spanish speaking skills during peer-to-peer exercises, and complete the course evaluation form.
Cost: $70-$100
CE Credits: Up to 7
Location: Paris Conference Center
9 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm
NRP Certification
This class is for re-certification for those who are current (or who have expired) & are currently working in an area that requires it (delivery & care of newborns).
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) offers education based on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)/American Heart Association (AHA) “Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Emergency Cardiovascular Care: Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines.”
It is designed for any healthcare professional involved in the delivery and care of newborns. This class is for recertification for those who are current or who have expired and are currently working in an area that requires it. For those people who have never taken NRP or do not work in an area where it is actively required, this course is NOT recommended.
For specific questions on NRP or AWHONN Certifications, email Patricia.
Instructor: Patricia Pitts, RNC-OB
$45 – Online Cert (Prior to Arrival)
$125 – Hands-on Session (at the conference)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Expert Lunch & Learn (Traveler Success BootCamp Exclusive)
Lunch is provided for Traveler Success BootCamp and even better: lunch comes with exclusive access to experts this year! Enjoy your lunch while asking all your questions to make sure you have the answers to whatever you need to get your travel career started right.
Cost: Included in Traveler Success BootCamp
Location: Paris Conference Center
1:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Traveler Roundtable Sessions (Open to All!)
We are excited to announce a new opportunity to network with other Travelers within your own discipline or with similar struggles and/or questions. This is a fantastic chance to engage in intimate group discussions with fellow attendees as well as the exhibitor facilitators. Explore topics that are both beneficial and meaningful to healthcare travelers. Don’t miss out on gaining valuable insights and education.
Room: Concorde C
- First Session: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
- Second Session: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Session Topics (available during both session times):
- Finding the Best Assignments in a Difficult / Changing Market
- Best Practices for Finding Quality Housing
- The Traveler Pay Package Breakdown – How Does It Work?
- Traveling Tips & Networking for Critical Care
- Traveling Tips & Networking for ER
- Traveling Tips & Networking for Therapists (OT, PT, SLP)
- Traveling Tips & Networking for OR (RN, St, FA)
- Traveling Tips & Networking for MedSurg
- Traveling Tips & Networking for Rad Techs & Sonography
- Traveling Tips & Networking for Peds (PICU/Peds/NICU)
- Problem Resolution Tips and Tricks
- Understanding Traveler Health Insurance Options
4:15 pm – 6:00 pm
Platinum Reception (Traveler Success BootCamp Exclusive)
All the Traveler Success BootCamp attendees get their own exclusive party on Sunday night. This is an awesome way to meet other travelers right at the start of the conference. It comes with cocktails, appetizers, and a chance to meet the Platinum Sponsors before the booths get really busy.
Cost: Included in Traveler Success BootCamp
Location: Paris Conference Center
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Exhibitor Orientation (Exhibitors only)
A special thank you reception for our exhibitors. It’s a great chance for you to network with other exhibitors and leaders in the industry. It’s also where we will have your orientation, and it includes drinks and appetizers!
Cost: Free for all exhibitors
Location: Paris Conference Center
5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
Exhibitor Reception (Exhibitors only)
A special thank you reception for our exhibitors. It’s a great chance for you to network with other exhibitors and leaders in the industry. It’s also where we will have your orientation, and it includes drinks and appetizers!
Cost: Free for all exhibitors
Location: Paris Conference Center
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Allied/Therapy Reception (Allied & Therapy Travelers only)
A reception meet & greet just for our Allied and Therapy travelers! Held on Sunday evening from 6-8 pm, this is the perfect opportunity to network with your fellow allied & therapy travelers before the main event.
Cost: Free & open to all Allied & Therapy travelers
Location: Paris Conference Center
8 am – 5 pm
Registration Open
Bring an ID, check-in and get your badge!
Location: Paris Conference Center
8 am – 5 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
We have over 100 exhibitors that fill the exhibit hall with creative booths, activities, and prizes. Our exhibit hall is not like any other conference, it’s an experience all on its own. The exhibitors are all here because they want to meet you, the travelers. They all have something unique to offer and there are so many amazing services and people to network with here. We make sure you’re connected with the best and most innovative companies and services out there today for travelers.
NEW! Research Poster Viewing open during exhibit hall hours in the back of the hall
8 am – 9:45 am
Breakfast
Buffet-style breakfast is on the house. Come to the exhibit hall to have some breakfast and coffee before your first full day of learning from amazing experts and connect with other travelers and exhibitors.
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Exhibit Hall
8 am – 9 am
TravCon Morning Yoga
Who said Vegas can’t be about health and wellness? Not us! Join us for a relaxing yoga session before the conference day begins. Led by Mark Zajac, PT traveler and long-time yoga instructor.
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Paris Conference Center
9 am – 4 pm
Concurrent Sessions
Day one of amazing experts in the travel healthcare field to choose from across many stages. Most sessions come with CE/Contact Hour credits. Make sure you scan your badge each day!
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Varies for each session
Download our full schedule of concurrent sessions, here.
View our full list of sessions & descriptions, here.
NEW! Research Poster Viewing open during exhibit hall hours in the back of the hall
10 am – 4 pm
BLS, ACLS & PALS Certifications
Renew your certifications while attending TravCon. The online portions must be completed prior to arrival. Register for a testing time in your registration account, bring your printed certificate and our instructors will be conducting the Skills Sessions (parts 2 & 3) and get you signed off.
This is a quick, convenient, and LOW STRESS way for you to stay current on these certifications.
Cost: $65 for BLS, $125 for ACLS, & $135 for PALS, plus cost of AHA pre-test per their website
AHA website link for online portion
Location: Paris Conference Center
10 am – 4 pm
Résumé Center
A travel healthcare résumé is quite different than a permanent healthcare résumé. Don’t worry – we have a whole station dedicated to helping you stand out by having exactly the type of résumé that agencies and hiring directors are looking for. This resource is definitely one to check out!
**Tip: Bring your current résumé with you – on paper or usb stick – so the experts can work from what you have.
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Paris Conference Center
12 pm – 1 pm
Q&A with Research Poster Presenter
NEW this year at TravCon is our research poster presentations. We have invited members of our TravCon family the opportunity to present their unique research during our conference. You will have the opportunity to view these posters at any time during exhibit hall hours as well as engage with the presenters on Monday from 12pm – 1pm when they will be available to answer any questions about their research topic. Make sure to come out and support our TravCon researchers!
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Back of Exhibit Hall
12 pm – 2 pm
Lunch
A delicious lunch that is buffet style is free for all attendees! Come to the exhibit hall to get food and join a table to meet other travelers during this time. Gluten free and vegetarian options available.
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Exhibit Hall
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday’s Networking Event
A great way to wrap up your first conference day! Enjoy cocktails & appetizers & make plans for dinner with fellow travelers and recruiters. You’ve got so much to talk about & share – grab a friend & enjoy your evening!
Cost: Included with ticket for all attendees & exhibitors
Location: Paris Conference Center Exhibit Hall
8 am – 9 am
TravCon Morning Yoga
Who said Vegas can’t be about health and wellness? Not us! Join us for a before the conference for a morning yoga session.
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Paris Conference Center
Supplies: Yoga mats & instructor provided
9 am – 4 pm
Registration Open
Bring an ID, check-in and get your badge!
Location: Paris Conference Center
9 am – 3 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
We have over 100 exhibitors that fill the exhibit hall with creative booths, activities, and prizes. Our exhibit hall is not like any other conference, it’s an experience all on its own. The exhibitors are all here because they want to meet you, the travelers. They all have something unique to offer and there are so many amazing services and people to network with here. We make sure you’re connected with the best and most innovative companies and services out there today for travelers.
NEW! Research Poster Viewing open during exhibit hall hours in the back of the hall
9 am -10:30 am
Breakfast
Breakfast buffet style is on the house. Come to the exhibit hall and have breakfast and coffee before your first full day of learning from amazing experts and connecting with other travelers and exhibitors.
10 am – 4 pm
Concurrent Sessions
Day two of amazing experts in the travel healthcare field to choose from across many stages. Most sessions come with CE credits. Make sure you scan your badge each day so you can get credit for CEs.
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Varies for each session
Download our full schedule of concurrent sessions, here.
Check out our full list of sessions & descriptions, here.
NEW! Research Poster Viewing open during exhibit hall hours in the back of the hall
10 am – 3 pm
BLS, ACLS & PALS Certifications
Renew your certifications while attending TravCon. The online portions must be completed prior to arrival. Register for a testing time in your registration account, bring your printed certificate, and our instructors will be conducting the Skills Sessions (parts 2 & 3) and get you signed off.
This is a quick, convenient, and LOW STRESS way for you to stay current on these certifications.
Cost: $65 for BLS, $125 for ACLS, & $135 for PALS, plus the cost of the AHA pre-test per their website
AHA website link for the online portion
Location: Paris Conference Center
10 am – 4 pm
Résumé Center
A travel healthcare resume is quite a bit different than a permanent healthcare resume. Don’t worry; we have a whole station dedicated to helping you stand out by having exactly the type of resume that agencies and hiring directors are looking for. This resource is definitely one to check out!
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Paris Conference Center
12 pm – 2 pm
Lunch
A delicious lunch that is buffet style is free for all attendees! Come to the exhibit hall, get food, and join a table to meet other travelers during this time.
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Exhibit Hall
3pm
Exhibit Hall Closed
While educational sessions remain open, the exhibit hall closes for the event.
8 pm- 11 pm
Legendary AfterParty
This is truly the AfterParty that everyone talks about. Be celebrated and feel like a celebrity as you enjoy your night on the rooftop of the hottest club in Vegas. It is exclusively rented out just for this conference! It comes with an open bar and a live DJ. Wear your dancing shoes and a party outfit and have a blast with all of your new friends.
Cost: Included with ticket- Bring your conference badge for entry.
Location: Drai’s Nightclub
Thank you to the AfterParty Sponsors!
Core MedStaff, Curavetti, OneStaff Medical, Premier Healthcare Staffing Solutions, Titan Medical Group, & TNAA
9 am – 5 pm
Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals – Basic (beginner level)
Have you thought about learning Spanish? Would you like to be able to speak medical basics with patients? No prior knowledge of Spanish is required. Learn key phrases to help you connect better to your Spanish-speaking patients. Instructed by Tracey Long RN, PhD, MSN, CCRN.
To be eligible for continuing education credit, learners must attend this course in its entirety as evidenced by badge scan, complete the post-test with a minimum passing score of 80%, successfully demonstrate Spanish speaking skills during peer-to-peer exercises, and complete the course evaluation form.
Cost: $70-$100
CE Credits: 7 for most professions
Location: Paris Conference Center
9 am – 2 pm
Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals – Intermediate
This 4-hour workshop will provide healthcare providers with a review of basic Spanish grammar and pronunciation. This course is for those who already have a good foundation of basic Spanish and who want to expand their vocabulary and conversational skills in a variety of medical settings. The intermediate course will expand your vocabulary and use complex sentences in medical conversations. ***Time will be given to attend the Farewell Brunch.
**This class requires 2 or more years of Spanish learning
To be eligible for continuing education credit, learners must attend this course in its entirety as evidenced by badge scan, complete the post-test with a minimum passing score of 80%, successfully demonstrate a head to toe assessment in Spanish, and complete the course evaluation form.
Cost: $59
CE Credits: 4 for most professions
Location: Paris Conference Center
9 am – 12 pm
NRP Certification
This class is for re-certification for those that are current (or who have expired) & are currently working in an area that requires it (delivery & care of newborns).
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) offers education based on American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)/American Heart Association (AHA) “Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Emergency Cardiovascular Care: Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines.”
It is designed for any healthcare professional involved in the delivery and care of newborns. This class is for recertification for those that are current or who have expired and currently working in an area that requires it . For those people who have never taken NRP, or do not work in an area where it is actively required, this course is NOT recommended.
For specific questions on NRP or AWHONN Certifications, email Patricia.
Instructor: Patricia Pitts, RNC-OB
$45 – Online Cert (Prior to Arrival)
$125 – Hands on Session (at conference)
10 am – 12 pm
Farewell Brunch
Ah, another amazing year at TravCon has come to an end. This is a great way to say goodbye to all your old and new friends and have some delicious breakfast and coffee before you get on your flights and head home! No reservation needed – this is a rolling brunch.
Cost: Included with ticket– Bring your conference badge for entry
Location: Paris Conference Center
Thank you to the Brunch Sponsors! Core MedStaff & Fidé
Session Schedule
(subject to change)
