In the nine years that I've been a traveler, I've made a ton of mistakes! In this blog, I'm sharing some common mistakes that healthcare travelers make. I've surely made a bunch of them and have learned from my lessons! Overpacking The biggest …
Can I Take a Local Travel Contract
Can I take a local travel contract as a travel therapist? This is a common question among traveling therapists and nurses. The travel lifestyle is amazing; you can explore the country and see new places. However, sometimes you just want to be at …
How To Become a Travel SLP
Being a travel speech-language pathologist (SLP) has broadened my personal, clinical, and professional horizons. I have worked in six states and over 50 different healthcare facilities across the country. As a travel SLP, I learned about the diverse …
How To Start An Airbnb In Your Home
Have a spare room in your house and want to make some extra money? Are you wondering how to start an Airbnb in your home? Whether you are traveling and want to share a spare room in your house while you are gone, or live at home and want to share …
Interview With Mercy Ships Volunteer Physical Therapist
Volunteering on medical mission trips is a goal for many medical professionals, especially traveling therapists and nurses. Mercy Ships is a not-for-profit organization that uses hospital ships to provide medical care to some of the world’s poorest …
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Advice For Undergraduates Who Want To Travel
The reasons why people want to become a traveling therapist can vary. There are wanderlust souls and people trying to pay off their student loans. Many are burned out clinicians who are trying to spark life into their career. Generally, when people …
New Years Advice To Healthcare Travelers
A new year means new goals, resolutions, and starting new adventures. Whether you are a seasoned healthcare traveler, or looking to start in 2019, here is my advice to you for the new year. Give Up That Things Have To Be a Certain …
Travel Nurse Housing Tips
As a travel nurse or travel therapist, securing housing can be a significant challenge. There are many places and options that you could use for housing on your travel nurse assignment. From using company housing, to finding your own online or in …
Ways To Create Routine While Traveling
As a traveling healthcare professional, there can be constant change around us. One day we are driving through snow in New England, and the next we are in the heat and humidity of Houston. When so much is changing, it can be important to have some …
Dear Recruiters, Stop Sending Me Bad Pitches
Hey you, that recruiter there, I’m talking to you. You know, the one who called me and asked me if I wanted a job in a state I wasn’t licensed in after I told your agency 5 times to remove me from your call list. Or, that person who found me on …
3 Pillbox Hikes on Oahu With Amazing Views
Oahu is full of history, including old WWII military bunkers, known as pillboxes. Pillboxes are scattered over the island and many have been painted with colorful designs both on the exterior and interior. Since many of the pillboxes are in the …
My Camera Gear Essentials
If you are new to photography or expanding your skills, you may be wondering about gear. With so many different cameras, lenses, and accessories, it can be complicated to determine what to buy. After receiving many questions about camera gear, I’ve …
