Travel Nursing & Allied Life

Join us in this exciting episode of the TravCon podcast as CEO Steve Curtin interviews Patti Artley, the Chief Nursing Officer at Medical Solutions. Discover what sets Medical Solutions apart in the travel nursing industry and learn about the comprehensive support services offered to ensure a seamless experience for every travel nurse.

The Last Frontier for Travel Nurses, Travel Therapy, and Travel Allied! Doctors of Physical Therapy Tori and Devin Reilley have traveled in Alaska the last 3 years, and Dylan with recent Alaska experience, discuss tips for those thinking about taking their first travel contract in Alaska. Tips range from prepping to must-see events while on contract. For more Alaska tips, check out Tori and Devin's Instagram @inmotion_traveltherapy

This episode is sponsored by Curavetti Safety is a concern for all nurse, therapy, and allied travelers. Using the most recent data produced by the FBI and interpreted by World According to Briggs (YouTube), learn the top 10 Most Dangerous and Safest States.

Join Steve Curtin, CEO of TravCon, as he interviews Rich Smith, the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Atlas MedStaff. In this insightful conversation, Rich shares the journey of building Atlas MedStaff, the challenges and triumphs of the healthcare staffing industry, and his vision for the future. Don't miss this engaging episode filled with valuable insights for healthcare professionals and industry enthusiasts alike.

Safety is a concern for all nurse, therapy, and allied travelers. Using the most recent data produced by the FBI and interpreted by World According to Briggs (YouTube), learn the top 10 Most Dangerous and Safest Cities in the United States.

Travel Healthcare is a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' lifestyle. Join Dylan for some considerations and pros / cons when playing in Two-Player Mode!

Join us for an insightful Zoom session featuring Toby J. Malara, Vice President of Government Affairs for the American Staffing Association. In this exclusive session, Toby will delve into the latest legislative developments surrounding staffing firms in the travel healthcare sector. As the director of ASA's government relations and lobbying efforts, Toby brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in navigating the intricacies of legislative policies impacting the staffing industry. From immigration and I-9 compliance to paid sick leave and sales tax regulations, Toby is at the forefront of advocating for the interests of staffing firms. During this session, participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights into recent legislative changes, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussions with Toby and fellow industry professionals. Whether you're a staffing firm owner, recruiter, or healthcare professional, this session is essential for staying informed and proactive in today's dynamic regulatory landscape. Don't miss out on this chance to stay ahead of the curve and ensure compliance with the latest legislative requirements. Toby: Toby Malara is Vice President of Government Affairs for the American Staffing Association. In his role, Malara directs ASA's government relations, lobbying, and political activities, including the operations of the associations' political action committee, StaffingPAC. He also advises members on immigration/I-9, paid sick leave, sales tax, and per diem issues. Malara graduated from Georgetown University and earned a J.D. from the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University

Join Dylan for a discussion of long term plans as a traveler and the average lifetime spent for a traveler! Avoid making big financial mistakes without keeping this important information in mind.

This episode was originally recorded live on TheGypsyNurse.com Join TNAA as we explore how our Core Values align with the thrill of travel. Discover how integrity, excellence, and collaboration shape our adventures. We'll toast to these values, highlighting their importance in travel and TNAA's benefits like support, growth opportunities, and community. Celebrate the essence of travel with TNAA. Cheers to the journey!

As the market changes and dream destination jobs become available, travel nurses and travel allied may find themselves committing to a contract in advance. Learn the risks involved with this decision and how to mitigate those risks when committing up to 3 months early to a travel contract!

Dating while on the go as a healthcare traveler Get ready for a tag-team chat with the unstoppable Rachel Altum (TGN) and Brandy Pinkerton (Travel Nurse 101) as they tackle the tricky topic of dating while on the go as a healthcare traveler.

TravCon 2023 had an Allied attendance of 17 Percent! Travel Therapy, Travel Radiology, and all allied continue to grow every year. Join Dylan Callier, DPT as he discusses which professions grew and which are the top attending allied travelers of The Travelers Conference 2023. Find out more about TravCon 2024 at travcon.org

Every September travel healthcare workers and allied professionals pack their bags to attend the largest conference for travel healthcare workers in the world! Is TravCon worth the hype? Find out for yourself from the TravCon team where they discuss what it's like to attend TravCon, what sessions to expect (spoiler.. there are OVER 60 sessions!) and what it's like to attend as an allied professional. You don't want to miss this episode or TravCon 2024!

Founder/CXO of Great Recruiters, Adam Conrad and CEO of TravCon/ The Gypsy Nurse Steve Curtin, focus on best practices on how recruiters and travelers can effectively work together in a market with lower bill rates, and fewer jobs while setting proper expectations for opportunities, pay, communication frequency, and more!

Allied and Travel Nursing Trends 2024 with AMN As we all know, the healthcare industry is ever-evolving! Curious to know what you can expect to see in the Allied and Travel Nursing industry this year? In this session, AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing, explores the exciting trends that await allied and travel (including local) healthcare professionals in the upcoming year. Their panel of industry experts will share valuable insights, practical advice, and a glimpse into the opportunities available this year.

“Drum roll, please!” It's that time of year again when we gather our receipts and tackle the dreaded tax season. But there is no need to fret about travel healthcare taxes! We've got you covered with a Tax Workshop led by the one and only Joseph Smith from Traveltax.com!

In the video above, Medical Edge Recruitment talked about 2024 Travel Nursing Trends. They've had the privilege of engaging with a medical staffing industry leader and discussed what they learned about the trends for travel nursing in 2024 during the live event. They're excited to pass on the valuable insights they've gained! Watch on-demand now!

You're asked to stay at your facility. Do you stay or do you go? Laura Latimer from Nomadicare shares everything you need to know about extensions!

Join this session as Dylan and Emily reflect on last year's Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion panel. Get a sneak peak into the panel for TravCon 2023 in September 17th-20th in Las Vegas!

Fusion Medica Staffing's Chief Clinical Officer Amber Barna and experienced nursing recruiter Kendall Hazel talk through how their teams support travelers and walk through real life scenarios travelers might experience while on assignment.

Fusion Marketplace leaders, Dan DeVeney and Shanna Shore-Matthews answer questions about the current state of the healthcare staffing industry, how travelers can succeed in their career, and why the utilization of a staffing platform is important.

Bradley and Gustavo discuss the new contract and per diem placement app – HWS Go Mobile as well as the HealthTrust Workforce Solutions philosophy on jobs for life. The guys chat about challenges during and after covid as well as their experience and love for TravCon.

In 2023, some job markets in travel healthcare are declining in numbers and pay. Learn actionable info on how to increase your chances at landing higher paying jobs when the market begins to dip!

Feeling lost about when to ask for more money or if you're being paid fairly as a healthcare traveler? Don't worry! While negotiating can be confusing, now's the perfect time to learn how to get what you deserve. Join Laura Latimer's virtual session to learn all about the art of negotiation in travel healthcare and getting paid what you're worth!

Join Dylan as he talks about his key take-aways for his upcoming TravCon session "Trust Me, I'm Lying: The Problems Facing Science in Healthcare." Catch this session and more at TravCon 2023 September 17th to the 20th in Las Vegas!

Chanel Williams is a PACU travel nurse and has been a traveler for 4 years. Join Chanel and Dylan as they discuss helpful routines and habits when prepping, recovering, and during a contract! Learn more about Chanel's Journaling practices and 30 days of Self Care for Exhausted Healthcare Workers on Instagram @travelnursenel

As the top recruiter and agency review site in the staffing industry, Great Recruiters have removed the guessing game when it comes to taking the travel healthcare leap. The Gypsy Nurse and Great Recruiters are pleased to announce an alliance to help travel healthcare professionals find the right recruiter for their journey.

TravCon 2022 was 12.6% Allied Travelers and continues to rise! This included travel radiology, travel therapy, traveling clinical lab scientists, and others. Listen to Dylan give the breakdown and find out how strong your profession's presence is at TravCon! Get your tickets for this year's conference at travcon.org

Whether you're a new traveler searching for a first assignment or a seasoned professional about to cross another state off your bucket list, navigating the world of travel nursing comes with several unknowns. AMN Healthcare's panel of recruiters is ready to answer your questions, educate you on the current market and share insider tips and tricks to help kickstart your travel healthcare career.

The Gypsy Nurse's Online Community Manager, Rachel Altum, discussed what happened in the travel healthcare world during the month of January 2023 during this recap

The Gypsy Nurse welcomes Travel Nurse Mentor Brandy Pinkerton from Travel Nurse 101 to join in the discussion of new nurses being hesitant to take the leap into travel healthcare and how they can overcome the anxiety of getting started. Brandy is an expert in helping travel nurse newbies; she has helped hundreds of nurses take the leap into travel nursing. Brandy and Rachel will discuss how to overcome the anxiety of starting the process of becoming a travel nurse, as well as the first few steps to get started.

Valerie Gale from Nomad Health talks about what is different or changing for Healthcare Providers after the pandemic, how they are changing the landscape, and what other areas of their fields they are looking to continue in their practice.

Valerie Gale from Nomad Health does clinical coaching with travelers that are having issues or concerns on assignment. She discusses 3 particular issues that travelers experienced where she was able to assist them. Travelers are encouraged to speak up if they see or experience issues, and to work through them before they become a problem on assignment, or if they are seeing a safety issue that can be addressed. Valerie also shares tips on what travelers can do on assignment to help be proactive with references and with the managers on the unit.

Today we're going to be talking about the pros and cons of using an agency with dedicated recruiters vs those that prefer the 'no recruiter' team approach. These two business models touch all types of travelers - Travel Nurses, Travel Therapists & Travel Allied Health travelers. We'll lay out the benefits and potential challenges to both options so you can decide what's best for you.

The Voice of the Travel Nurse was conducted by an independent research firm and commissioned by The Gypsy Nurse (https://www.thegypsynurse.com/voice), the largest and most active online community of travel nurses in the world. The organization provides a variety of career resources to more than 500,000 followers and members across its digital channels. More than 1,000 travel nurses were surveyed.

Back by popular demand! Join as Emily Cheng discusses her beliefs on the need to recognize compassion fatigue and what that looks like for us as travelers. Find out the brief differences between compassion fatigue, moral injury, and burn out in this episode as Emily and Dylan talk about Emily's returning and hit session on the topic of burn out.

Erica Harvitt has many years of experience with participating, researching, and managing international medical mission trips. Join this session to listen to her one big take away for why to get involved with a medical mission trip! Watch this session live at TravCon 2022, September 18th-21st in Las Vegas. This podcast is hosted by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Travel Nurses, Therapists and Allied Health Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast/

Dylan Callier is a travel physical therapist in the Home Health Setting. A new session this year at TravCon is on Home Health Travel Therapy! Join as Dylan talks about the drastic changes in the setting since January 2020. This session will be for beginner therapists wondering if Home Health is right for them to Intermediate Home Health therapists that have been in the setting for 3 or less years. This podcast is hosted by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Travel Nurses, Therapists and Allied Health Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast/

Today we'll be hearing from those on the inside of TravCon - the committee members that are hard at work making the event amazing. Last week we covered the parts of the conference we were most excited about. This week we discuss the sessions that are offered at TravCon. While the pandemonium of the exhibit hall is going on, there are 46 unique sessions over the main conference days of Monday & Tuesday, with 4 full day optional workshops, and 6 certifications offered. This is going to make it tough for attendees to narrow down their choices. You'll hear what Phil, Julia, Cyndi, Cynthia, Tricia, Michelle & Dylan's top three sessions are this year: This podcast is hosted by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Travel Nurses, Therapists and Allied Health Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast/

Welcome to this episode of the Travel Nursing and Allied Life podcast. Today we'll be hearing from those on the inside of TravCon - the committee members that are hard at work making the event amazing. You'll hear what they're excited about, what's new for TravCon this year, and what tips they have to help you maximize your experience at the event.

The first Diversity and Inclusion panel this year at TravCon 2022! Moderated by Emily Cheng with 5 selected panelists to have a discussion on the topics of diversity and inclusion in the world of travel healthcare. In this episode, travelers can get a brief glance into Emily Cheng's experiences as a person/woman of color, and a summary of what research is showing about diversity and inclusion. You can find Emily Cheng on Instagram @everevolvingem and the social app for healthcare travelers: MedVenture at medventureapp.com This podcast is hosted by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Travel Nurses, Therapists and Allied Health Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast/

More than just a job board, Fusion Marketplace represents many companies and can be the perfect place for job shopping.

Jermaine Reed from Medical Edge Recruitment gives us insight into what they do, how they like to serve the travelers, and why they are a great company to work with.

Join as Dylan talks about how to request time off during a contract and still get the job! In this episode we cover asking for a few days, to 2 weeks, to longer time off during a contract! Be sure to follow these tips in order to guarantee your time off for TravCon! This podcast is hosted by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Travel Nurses, Therapists and Allied Health Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast/

A NICU nurse and fellow podcaster joins us on this episode to share tips on surviving nightshifts, how she got started in podcasting, and breaks down the levels of care in NICU nursing. You can find Hannah & Emilie's podcast here on iTunes, or on Spotify: Drunk or Delirious? https://open.spotify.com/show/3RyzLUnBTYF3XonMw6pWpt This podcast is hosted by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Travel Nurses, Therapists and Allied Health Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast/

Joscel James is an travel nurse who is challenging himself by going beyond his boundaries not just by travel nursing, but in other ways like comedy. His popular YouTube channel keeps fellow healthcare travelers entertained: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0r9yXPNjpHYXgTg7cRj3A Find out how Joscel jumped into travel nursing, how he handles it, and where you can find him at TravCon! This podcast is hosted by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Travel Nurses, Therapists and Allied Health Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast/

Thinking about adding a degree to expand your career options? American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Post University offers multiple options for the busy traveler who needs online classes. Dan Potenzieri outlines the options that Post University offers, along with business degree options as well. You can contact Dan for more information at: Dan Potenzieri Regional Director, Partner Engagement dpotenzieri@post.edu (303) 557-0037 This podcast is hosted by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Travel Nurses, Therapists and Allied Health Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast/

Discover the niche information needed to be known by Travel Radiologic Technologists! Corey Leight talks about education and experience needed to travel as a Rad Tech and MRI Tech. Other questions answered are what does orientation look like? What about licensing? And others. Catch Corey's session at TravCon 2022, Sept 18th-21st in Las Vegas! Find Corey's Facebook group at: Travel Radiology Wanderlust This podcast is hosted by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Travel Nurses, Therapists and Allied Health Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast/

Ever wondered what forensic nurses do in the US? Diana Faugno explains what the role is for typical forensic nurses, where they work, what they do, as well as how other Allied Professions play an important role during their workday.

Looking for an affordable housing option to stay on your next assignment? Look no further than the Wyndham Hotels. Brian Dean shares what Wyndham hotels are best for longer stays, and what other options Wyndham has for healthcare travelers. He also shares a special coupon code specific for TravCon listeners and attendees that can discount their short or long term stays at any of their properties.

Nursing wage caps: What exactly is happening? Where did this issue start, and should you be worried about it? Listen to Laura talk with Toby Malara who is an attorney with the American Staffing Association. He understands the issues and breaks it down to give us the real story. This podcast is hosted by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Travel Nurses, Therapists and Allied Health Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast/ . Make sure to attend TravCon held every year in September in Las Vegas. More info @ www.TravCon.org