2024 Conference Schedule
9:00am – 5:00pm
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 lead by Onika Davis, RN & Patricia Pitts, RN.
Cost: $149
CE Credits: 11
Location: Paris Conference Center
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Volunteer Orientation
This is required for any TravCon volunteer. The orientation will be in the Paris Conference Center & will include a walk-through of the conference area and speaking rooms.
Location: Paris Conference Center
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Volunteer & Staff Party
Be celebrated! TravCon cannot happen without our volunteers. This party is for you to meet your fellow volunteers & the staff that makes TravCon happen! Drinks & snacks provided – feel free to pop in for a few minutes & say hello!
Cost: Free to all volunteers
Location: Paris Conference Center
8:30am – 6pm
Registration Open
Open to Sunday session attendees only until 10am, then open to all attendees after 10am. Bring an ID, check in and get your badge!
Location: Paris Conference Center
8am – 6pm
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
9am – 6:30pm
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:
- The Pros & Cons: What is Traveling Like?
- Basics of Pay – What Are You Worth?
- Tax Awareness
- The Submission Process
- Interview Tips
- It’s All About Credentialling
- Ethics in Healthcare Travel
- Living Your Best Life as a Traveler
Cost: $70-$100 (Includes “Ask an Expert” lunch and an exclusive Cocktail Party)
Contact Hours: Up to 7
Location: Paris Conference Center
Thank you to the Platinum Sponsors for helping us keep the cost so low!
9am – 5pm
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.
Cost: $70-$100
CE Credits: Up to 7
Location: Paris Conference Center
9am – 12pm & 1pm – 4pm
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)
$99 – Hands on Session (at conference)
12:00pm – 1:00pm
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
4:15pm – 6:00pm
Platinum Reception (Traveler Success BootCamp Exclusive)
All the attendees at the Traveler Success BootCamp 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
4:30pm – 5:15pm
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
5:15pm – 6:30pm
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
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Allied/Therapy Reception (Allied & Therapy Travelers only)
A reception meet & greet just for our Allied and Therapy travelers! Held on Sunday evening from 6-8pm, 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
8am – 5pm
Registration Open
Bring an ID, check in and get your badge!
Location: Paris Conference Center
8am – 5pm
Exhibit Hall Open
We have almost 120 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.
8am – 9:45am
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
8am – 9am
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. Lead by Mark Zajac, PT traveler and long-time yoga instructor.
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Paris Conference Center
10am – 4pm
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: $49 for BLS, $99 for ACLS, & $109 for PALS, plus cost of AHA pre-test per their website
AHA website link for online portion
Location: Paris Conference Center
10am – 4pm
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: Paris Conference Center
General Traveling Topics:
- KEYNOTE: How can you Laugh at that? A closer look at the use of Humor in Healthcare
- The Impact of Technology on Travelers: The Good, Bad & Ugly
- How to Find Housing while Avoiding Scams
- Strikes & Rapid Response Assignments: What Travelers Need to Know
- Health Insurance Options for Travelers
- Resilience & Self-Care in Travel
- Becoming a Travel Nurse in Canada
- Traveling with Families
- Mental Matters: An Introduction to Meditation & Mindfulness
Financial Topics:
- Personal Finance for Healthcare Travelers
- Tips & Tricks: How to Negotiate your Pay
- Leveraging Travel Income: Creating Financial Independence
Tax Topics:
- Tax Basics for Travelers
- Tax Homes Demystified
Multi-State, International Taxes, & Remote Work - Tax Homes: What Can be Defended in Audits
- Per Diem and Reimbursements
- Independent Contracting and Wage Lawsuits
Allied/Therapy Topics:
- Introduction to Case Management
- Allied Health Market Trends
- Side Hustles while on Contract
Clinical Topics:
- 60 Clinical Pearls in 60 Minutes
- EKG Essentials: The ABC’s of basic rhythm interpretation
- Conquering your Fear of Treating Pediatric Patients
- Countering Clinician Burnout
- Ventilator Management 101
- Rhythm is a Dancer: Quick Tips for Rhythm ID
- Life Below Zero: Treatment of Cold Emergencies
- Best Practices for Handling Clinical Incidents & Unsafe Situations: Panel Discussion
10am – 4pm
Résumé Center
A travel health care 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
12pm – 2pm
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
4:00pm – 5:00pm
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
8am – 9am
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
9am – 5pm
Registration Open
Bring an ID, check in and get your badge!
Location: Paris Conference Center
9am – 3pm
Exhibit Hall Open
We have almost 120 exhibitors that fill the exhibit hall with creative booths, activities, and prizes. Our exhibit hall is not like any other conference, it is 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 you 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.
9am -10:30am
Breakfast
Breakfast buffet style is on the house. Come to the exhibit hall and have some breakfast and coffee before your first full day of learning from amazing experts and connecting with other travelers and exhibitors.
10am – 5pm
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.
- State of the Healthcare Travel Market
- The Culture of Fatigue & Staying Healthy on the Night Shift
- Design the Traveler Life and Lifestyle you want
- Medical Mission Trips: What to know before you go
- Traveling in an RV: Is it Right for you?
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare: Panel Discussion
- Avoiding Pitfalls: Navigating the Nurse Licensure Compact
- Trust Me, I’m Lying: The Problems of Science in Healthcare
- Legal Documentation: Chart like your Livelihood Depends on it!
- Creating Healthy Habits amidst the Chaotic Life of a Traveler
- Difficult Assignments: Know When to Hold & When to Fold
- FIRE! Reach Your Goals: Personal, Financial & Career
- Financial Basic Training – Simplify Your Spending and Saving Strategies
- Retire your Student Loans Once and For All
- Personal Finance for Healthcare Travelers
- Tax Basics for Travelers
- Tax Homes Demystified
- Tax Homes: What Can be Defended in Audits
- Multi-State, International Taxes, & Remote Work
- Per Diem and Reimbursements
- Independent Contracting and Wage Lawsuits
- Open Tax Q&A
- Understanding Allied Interstate Compact Licensure (OT, PT, SLP)
- Navigating Lab licensure and more
- Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Workplace
- Caring for Dementia Patients: Clinical Updates
- Lactation Support: An Intro for Clinicians
- Rhythm is a Dancer: Quick Tips for Rhythm ID
- Working at a Critical Access Hospital
- Trauma Case Studies: From Scene to Rehab
- The Pox Family
- Things that matter (and a few that don’t)
10am – 3pm
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: $49 for BLS, $99 for ACLS, & $109 for PALS, plus cost of AHA pre-test per their website
AHA website link for online portion
Location: Paris Conference Center
10am – 4pm
Résumé Center
A travel health care 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
12pm – 2pm
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.
8pm- 11pm
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, Fidé, Malone Healthcare, Medical Solutions, Medely, OneStaff Medical, Premier Healthcare Staffing Solutions, Prime Time Healthcare, & Titan Medical Group
10am – 12:30pm
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
9am – 5pm
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.
Cost: $70-$100
CE Credits: 7 for most professions
Location: Paris Conference Center
9am – 2pm
Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals – Intermediate
This 4-hour workshop will provide health care providers with a review of basic Spanish grammar and pronunciation. This course is for those who already have a good foundation of basic Spanish 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
Cost: $59
CE Credits: 4 for most professions
Location: Paris Conference Cente
9am – 4pm
CPI “Blue Card” Certification
CPI is a nonviolent crisis intervention training designed to teach best practices for managing difficult situations and disruptive behaviors. This is an add-on option to your TravCon conference ticket. This course is instructed by HealthTrust Workforce Solutions.
Cost: $79 (it’s usually $1, 100 dollars to take this course!)
CE Credits: 6
Location: Paris Conference Center
A big Thank You to HealthTrust Workforce Solutions for providing this course at such an affordable price!
9am – 12pm
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)
$99 – Hands on Session (at conference)
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Session Schedule
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