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Last update: Nov 17, 2017 Although the tax reform plans that were recently passed by the House and the Senate could reduce federal income taxes for many Americans, as it currently stands healthcare t...

 In 1980 a nurse traveler could expect to earn up to $11.00 per hour.  Nurses generally stayed in hospital provided housing. Background The 1970's ushered in a persistent nursi...

So you want to know what it is like to work a strike?  First, you need an understanding of why nurses strike. But if you want to skip around this long article, use the quick topic navigation below. ...

Introduction You are about to call an agency that is new to you for the first time. Perhaps you saw an ad for a great assignment, or got a recommendation to try them, or are simply trying to find and...

Overtime Rate Negotiation  This is an interesting subject. Most travelers are surprised to learn that overtime is something that can be negotiated like any other item. Here are some exampl...

Finding an assignment you want is fundamental to traveling. There are a number of approaches you can use. If you are already signed up with an agency, or several agencies, you can see if any of thei...

What you need to take on an assignment depends on your type of housing. Obviously, if you will be housed in an extended stay or corporate housing where all linens and kitchen ware is supplied, ...

As mentioned in the companion article Professional portfolio, the ability to zap things directly from your laptop will save you time and enable you to respond to those fast moving desirable assignme...

This interview should be a delightful surprise because in most cases as the manager has no intention of grilling you. There might be a couple of questions at most about a particular clinical skill o...

Introduction Every traveling healthcare professional should maintain a professional portfolio. This goes beyond a simple resume and should include all documentation required to obtain a travel posi...

Key Points: Finding your own assignment without an agency has some potential benefits. Among these benefits include improved access to positions and higher pay.   These techniq...

Working Overseas in Europe for the US Government I am not sure exactly where to start except from the beginning. For several years I had contemplated traveling abroad working for the US government....

There are two types of completion bonuses: the agency bonus and the hospital pass through bonus. Agency bonuses are a redistribution of wages. It is generally better to negotia...

  Key Points: Housing is a major benefit of traveling. Housing is often key to a good assignment. Ask for what you want and need, the devil's in the details! Taking a housing stipen...

  Please note -  this article has not been revised since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare   Key Points No free lunch! COBRA define...

How to Negotiate a Travel Contract Key points in this article: Negotiation is a part of life. You are already good at it! Negotiation results in happier travelers and agencies: win-win....

Finding an agency With around 400 agencies that handle travel contracts for healthcare workers, quantity is not an issue! There are a lot of choices on how to begin your search for agencies: Word ...

So You Want To Become A Traveler! Whatever your healthcare specialty might be, you think you might want to take travel assignments. However, you are confused. What do you need to do to become a trave...

   Travel Industry Overview Temporary staffing of hospitals has been going on for over thirty years. Travel contracts originally came about to meet seasonal shortages.  Areas wit...

The Professional Association of Nurse Travelers is the national association for traveling healthcare professionals. We are the leading voice and advocate for healthcare travelers in the U.S.  ...