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Insights, Tips, and Stories for Healthcare Travelers

Career advice, pay guidance, and life-on-the-road wisdom from our team and the clinicians who make healthcare move.

Thinking About Travel Healthcare? 8 Questions to Ask Before Making the Leap
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September 14, 2026
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Thinking About Travel Healthcare? 8 Questions to Ask Before Making the Leap

If you’ve found yourself browsing travel healthcare jobs, talking with coworkers about traveling, or wondering what it would be like to take an assignment

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Travel Nurse Resources
February 8, 2017
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Review of BluePipes Online Healthcare Professional Resource

The nursing job application system has advanced in recent years, making it hard for nurses to keep up. Websites like BluePipes have been created

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Travel Nursing Tax Homes: What Are They and Should You Have One?
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February 6, 2017
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Travel Nursing Tax Homes: What Are They and Should You Have One?

Doing your taxes is probably not your favorite activity. Here’s all you need to know about tax homes Disclaimer: We’re not accountants or lawyers

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How Travel Nurses Can Get Organized for Tax Season
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January 26, 2017
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How Travel Nurses Can Get Organized for Tax Season

Easily the worst season of the year for some travel nurses, but it doesn’t have to be so painful Disclaimer: We’re not accountants or

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Interview with Joseph Smith, Founder of TravelTax on Travel Nurse Tax Challenges, Best Practices, and Ways to Maximize Your Salary
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January 15, 2017
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Interview with Joseph Smith, Founder of TravelTax on Travel Nurse Tax Challenges, Best Practices, and Ways to Maximize Your Salary

How did you get started as a specialist in travel nurse taxes? I was a travel respiratory therapist with a Bachelor’s in accounting. I

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The Ultimate Travel Nursing Tax Deductions List
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January 9, 2017
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The Ultimate Travel Nursing Tax Deductions List

You can also save yourself tons in taxes by keeping good track of what’s deductible Disclaimer: We’re not accountants or lawyers and the information

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Payroll and Time Reporting for Travel Nurses
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January 6, 2017
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Payroll and Time Reporting for Travel Nurses

With these tips, you will have a better comprehension of the process and avoid pitfalls As the balance of travel nursing tilts toward VMS

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Travel Nursing and Taxes: How It All Works
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January 4, 2017
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Travel Nursing and Taxes: How It All Works

Understanding how to reap the benefits of untaxed income You’re in travel nursing for the adventure, for the friends you meet along the way,

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Top 5 Most-Read Travel Nursing Articles of 2016
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December 16, 2016
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Top 5 Most-Read Travel Nursing Articles of 2016

Everything from books to movies to nursing scrubs It’s that time of the year – when we look back on standout moments, stories, and

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what to expect from a travel nurse preceptor
Travel Nurse Resources
December 7, 2016
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What Can I Expect from a Preceptor?

Starting a new travel nursing assignment can be intimidating. After all, travelers are expected to learn everything they need to know to be a

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The Ultimate Travel Nursing Packing Checklist
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November 30, 2016
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The Ultimate Travel Nursing Packing Checklist

Make sure you have everything you need so your trip isn’t derailed by missing stuff You’re on your way to your next travel nursing

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smart phone apps for travel nurses
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November 30, 2016
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Top 7 Mobile Apps for Healthcare Travelers

Healthcare is an industry with some of the hardest and most trusted professions. That’s because healthcare workers balance being caring, knowledgeable, and hardworking with

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Travel Nurse Resources
November 23, 2016
4 min read

Understanding Housing: Your Options and Why They Matter

Housing Options for Travel Nurses One of the biggest factors a nurse considers when deciding to travel is housing. Giving up the safety and

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