Articles Overview
Tax Reform - Implications for Travelers
14 December 2017
Last update: Nov 17, 2017
Although the tax reform plans that were recently passed by the House and the Senate could red...
History of Travel Nursing
18 February 2011
In 1980 a nurse traveler could expect to earn up to $11.00 per hour. Nurses generally stayed in hos...
About strikes
16 May 2010
So you want to know what it is like to work a strike? First, you need an understanding of why nurses strike. But if ...
The Agency Interview
08 October 2009
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 a...
Overtime rate negotiation
07 April 2007
Overtime Rate Negotiation
This is an interesting subject. Most travelers are surprised to learn that overti...
Finding an assignment
28 March 2007
Finding an assignment you want is fundamental to traveling. There are a number of approaches you can use. If you are a...
What To Bring On Assignment
28 March 2007
What you need to take on an assignment depends on your type of housing. Obviously, if you will be housed in an ex...
Communications on the Road
28 March 2007
As mentioned in the companion article Professional portfolio, the ability to zap things directly from your laptop will...
The Facility Interview
28 March 2007
This interview should be a delightful surprise because in most cases as the manager has no intention of grilling you. ...
Professional portfolio
18 March 2007
Introduction
Every traveling healthcare professional should maintain a professional portfolio. This goes beyond a sim...
Landing an assignment: Advanced
17 March 2007
Key Points:
Finding your own assignment without an agency has some potential benefits.
Among these benefit...
Overseas Government Job Contracts
13 March 2007
Working Overseas in Europe for the US Government
I am not sure exactly where to start except from the beginning. For ...
All about Completion Bonuses
01 March 2007
There are two types of completion bonuses: the agency bonus and the hospital pass through bonus.
Agency b...
Housing options
18 February 2007
Key Points:
Housing is a major benefit of traveling.
Housing is often key to a good assignment.
Ask for...
Health Insurance Choices for Travelers
18 February 2007
Please note - this article has not been revised since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) ...
How to Negotiate a Travel Contract
15 February 2007
How to Negotiate a Travel Contract
Key points in this article:
Negotiation is a part of life. You are already good...
Finding an Agency
15 February 2007
Finding an agency
With around 400 agencies that handle travel contracts for healthcare workers, quantity is not an is...
Becoming A Traveler
13 February 2007
So You Want To Become A Traveler!
Whatever your healthcare specialty might be, you think you might want to take travel ...
Traveling Basics
22 January 2007
Travel Industry Overview
Temporary staffing of hospitals has been going on for over thirty years. Travel ...
About The Association
22 July 2006
The Professional Association of Nurse Travelers is the national association for traveling healthcare professionals. We...