2022-08-22 18:58
Travel nursing contracts these days are not quite as lucrative or easy to land as they were during the height of the COVID pandemic. However, float pool contracts are coming up more frequent… Read More
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2022-07-06 18:00
The best travel nursing companies for 2022 are here! To determine our list, we evaluated over 380 travel nursing agencies by aggregating over 108,000 reviews from 6 leading review sources. W… Read More
2022-03-10 04:00
Interested in obtaining your nursing license in a non-compact state?
Many of us have heard of the eNLC compact agreement: an agreement between 35 states that allows nurses to travel across s… Read More
2021-11-30 04:45
The “50 Mile Rule” is one of the most common fallacies pertaining to tax-free reimbursements for travel nurses. It’s prominent among both travel nurses and travel nursing r… Read More
2021-10-11 03:45
The travel nurse housing stipend causes a lot of confusion. It’s also one of the largest components of the travel nursing pay package. Therefore, it’s imperative for tr… Read More
2021-09-01 00:22
Travel nurses incur costs that traditional permanent employees do not. In this article, we discuss why it’s so important for travel nurses to consider these costs when they evaluate tr… Read More
2021-08-25 13:15
It’s becoming increasingly popular for travel nursing companies to advertise their pay rates on job postings. In fact, travel nursing job boards that publish pay quotes are everywhere… Read More
2021-08-22 05:50
It’s difficult to write a compelling nursing resume in 2021. For starters, nursing professions encompass hundreds of skills and career details. Therefore, it’s difficult to deter… Read More
2021-07-27 01:09
Many travel nurses express understandable frustration with travel nursing job boards. In this article, we review all the most common complaints. More importantly, we discuss everything you n… Read More
2021-07-06 17:08
It’s not uncommon for travel nurses to discuss a potential travel nursing job with a recruiter, complete the agency’s paperwork, and then find out the the job is no longer open… Read More
2021-06-24 18:10
The best travel nursing companies for 2021 are here! This year, we evaluated over 350 companies by aggregating 91,240 reviews from 6 of the most reputable review sources. The result is this… Read More
2020-11-22 19:53
COVID-19 has left you feeling battered, somewhat beaten. If you cannot figure out how to convey to your friends and family what it is like to work on a COVID-19 unit, how could you ever find… Read More
2020-10-06 06:21
The best specialties for travel nursing are those with the highest demand and the highest pay. However, those two attributes don’t necessarily go hand in hand. In this article, we&rsqu&hell…Read More
2020-06-24 18:17
The best travel nursing agencies are hard to find. There are over 300 agencies and reviews are spread across multiple services. Meanwhile, travel nursing companies are pivotal in a travel nu… Read More
2020-03-10 05:37
Travel nurses typically receive tax-free reimbursements for various expenses because they travel for work away from their tax-home. However, there are limits as to how long a travel nurse ca… Read More
2020-02-27 01:54
Many travel nurses wonder where travel nursing agencies are located. While agencies are located all across the United States, there are few hotbeds which are interesting to know about. Perha… Read More
2020-02-18 04:42
Property owners often contact us to ask how they can rent their properties to travel nurses. While we are not a property listing service, we do have expertise in the travel healthcare indust… Read More
2019-11-26 22:09
The life of a travel nurse can be incredibly fulfilling – it means an opportunity to try out new cities on a regular basis, experiment with different hospital settings, and meet a stea… Read More
2019-11-18 18:52
“How much do travel nurses make?” This is a very complex topic. Unfortunately, the internet is littered with oversimplified and often duplicitous answers to the question. As a re… Read More
2019-10-31 19:05
Travel nurses often express concern that premium recruiting services like Indeed, LinkedIn and Monster are “hands in the pot” that ultimately reduce travel nursing pay. In this a… Read More
2019-10-22 03:27
We often see travel nurses ask, “What is the average bill rate for a travel nurse?” In this article, we’ll dissect two reports that provide insight on the average bill rate… Read More
2019-06-27 17:30
Finding the best travel nursing agencies is both difficult and important. It’s important because travel nurses entrust these companies with some of the most crucial aspects of their li… Read More
2019-03-14 05:08
We often see potential travel nurses asking if they are too old to start travel nursing. Moreover, it’s important for travel nursing companies to know the age of their customers in ord… Read More
2018-11-29 06:26
Every nurse has heard the tired phrase: “You only work three days a week? That must be amazing!”. It is true that “only” three days a week seems great, but the realit… Read More
2018-11-14 20:21
Hey everyone. Welcome to the truth about travel nursing podcast. My name is Kyle Schmidt and I’m your host. This is episode 40 and we have another amazing guest with us today. We are j… Read More
2018-10-25 21:49
Hey everyone welcome to the truth about travel nursing podcast. My name is Kyle Schmidt. I’m your host and this is Episode 39 of the podcast. This is a very special episode because we… Read More
2018-10-11 03:48
Floating is a staffing policy that involves sending a nurse from their regularly scheduled unit to a unit that is in greater need of staff. Studies indicate that most nurses generally dislik… Read More
2018-09-20 15:24
It typically takes 1 to 5 weeks to get a travel nursing job. However, a host of variables affect the length of time it takes to get a travel nursing job. As a result, it can take less than a… Read More
2018-09-04 16:51
The process of finding the perfect travel healthcare recruiter can be daunting. For starters, there are tons of different companies and recruiters. Moreover, different companies have access… Read More
2018-08-23 17:27
The Travelers Conference, also known as TravCon, is the annual conference for, about and by traveling healthcare professionals. 2018 will be the 11th year of the conference and it promises t… Read More
2018-07-27 17:51
Whether you just earned your registered nurse (RN) licensure, are still studying to become a nurse or have been practicing for decades, membership in a professional nursing organization can… Read More
2018-07-27 16:55
Being a travel nurse is a high calling. You’re serving patients in areas that need you the most, at hospitals where your help is vital to continuing quality care. Not only that, but yo… Read More
2018-07-27 03:26
Nursing is creative work. We problem solve, communicate constantly, and try our best to keep smiling while at the bedside. Work days sometimes feel like rehearsals as we go through our routi… Read More
2018-07-27 00:50
So you’re ready to be a traveling nurse? There is lots to consider, but of course, only one important aspect to focus on, where’s your next destination?! Making a difference with… Read More
2018-06-21 16:41
The best travel nursing agencies are highly sought after. That’s no surprise given that travel nursing companies provide services that can make or break a travel nurse’s experien… Read More
2018-05-03 23:13
Travel nursing pay packages are complicated. The fact that different recruiters quote their pay packages in different ways adds to the complexity. In fact, the variances make travel nursing… Read More
2018-05-03 23:09
Tax-free reimbursements are one of the fundamental characteristics of travel nursing pay packages. Of course, the IRS has rules that companies must follow when they pay these tax-free reimbu… Read More
2018-04-25 19:24
As a nurse, you know there are many stressors that come with the job. Exposure to communicable illnesses, working long and demanding shifts and dealing with sometimes less than pleasant pati… Read More
2018-03-26 18:57
Let’s face it, one of the best parts of travel nursing is trying out the different food scenes around the United States. Every single city and state has a unique style of cooking that… Read More
2018-03-26 18:04
Taking the shifts you are handed comes with the territory when you’re a traveling nurse. Sometimes that means saying sayonara to the scheduled you are used to and taking the dreaded ni… Read More
2018-02-22 04:52
The content caught my eyes at first. Then it was the information and detail in each blog and article the website published. I knew BluePipes was some sort of website that shares updates and… Read More
2018-02-21 19:26
It’s important for travel nurses to research travel nursing companies prior to signing on with them. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to find detailed information on companies. So, w… Read More
2018-02-06 23:45
A travel nurse is a nurse who gets by hired healthcare staffing companies to work temporary contracts for hospitals and other healthcare providers at different locations around the country a… Read More
2018-02-03 20:11
Your travel nursing contract is a very important document. It establishes the contractual obligations between you and the travel nursing agency. It also serves as an important tax document t… Read More
2018-01-31 00:50
It’s vital for healthcare staffing companies to have a highly trained team of travel healthcare recruiters. The problem is that training programs for travel healthcare recruiters are e… Read More
2018-01-30 18:31
One of the first questions many aspiring travel nurses ask is, “Can I bring my pets?” The simple answer is, YES! Of course, this is a huge relief. Pets offer support and companio… Read More
2018-01-25 05:38
As technology advances, nursing programs, like Xavier University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, are finding new ways to incorporate these advances to impa… Read More
2018-01-23 19:11
Travel nursing companies play a central role in a travel nurse’s career. Therefore, it’s understandable and beneficial for travel nurses to discuss their company related experien… Read More
2018-01-02 18:11
There’s no denying that travel nurses work hard. And, with the added pressure of adapting to new environments, family, and social life on top of taking care of all your patients, it&rs&hell…Read More
2017-12-12 20:20
As nurses, we are driven by our passions. We became nurses because we are passionate about helping others. As travel nurses, we love the thrill of a new adventure! Selecting a location that… Read More
2017-12-07 19:20
Resume writing is a daunting task. This is especially true for nurses. They must contend with all of the standard challenges plus additional challenges that are unique to nursing careers. Fo… Read More
2017-12-05 17:49
If you haven’t heard yet, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is saying “out with the old and in with the new” to compact state licensure as we know it… Read More
2017-11-28 18:03
Resumes are one of those things even the smartest, most skilled, and talented applicants dread. The reason? Because it’s tedious and time-consuming work. There’s mountains of adv… Read More
2017-11-14 20:09
The guidelines pertaining to taxable wages in the travel nursing industry are opaque. Of course, this leads to controversy. Some agencies pay higher taxable wages and proportionally lower no… Read More
2017-10-04 17:25
If you have worked in a healthcare facility or hospital, chances are you know about working the night shift. Typically, this means starting around 11 pm and working until 7 am. While shifts… Read More
2017-09-26 16:26
“A Year in the Life …” is inspired by travel nurses who plan their assignments around their passions.
I confess… I am a festival junkie. (My parents were hippies a… Read More
2017-09-15 19:15
Hey everyone, welcome to the truth about travel nursing podcast. Thank you so much for joining us for episode 38 of the podcast. In this episode, we’re going to take a look at the stat… Read More
2017-09-13 16:48
In the travel healthcare industry, the Travelers Conference has been a momentum generating machine for years and TRS Healthcare has been proud to be a part of it. If you were to ask us… Read More
2017-08-31 21:45
It’s important to know the pros and cons of travel nursing before making the leap into this challenging yet rewarding career. As a result, you’ll find tons of articles on the top… Read More
2017-08-29 00:13
Hey everyone. Welcome to The Truth About Travel Nursing Podcast. My name Is Kyle Schmidt and I’m your host. Thank you so much for joining me for episode 37 of the podcast!
In this epis… Read More
2017-08-04 19:41
Recruiting travel healthcare professionals is a really difficult task. Given the ratio of healthcare professionals to travel healthcare professionals, simply finding a traveler is like findi… Read More
2017-08-04 00:11
Healthcare staffing companies need systems for tracking the interaction between recruiters and leads. Tracking interactions is necessary to ensure all leads are contacted at regular interval… Read More
2017-07-31 23:47
The travel nursing job market was on fire in 2015 and 2016. In fact, it got so hot that we published a list of tips and things to know about hot travel nursing job markets. However, in early… Read More
2017-07-21 19:54
On first thought, travel nursing with family can seem like an impossible option. However, during my time as a travel nursing recruiter, I worked with many travel nurses who had families. Eac… Read More
2017-07-05 18:09
Landing your first job as a newly graduated Registered Nurse can be an arduous and intimidating endeavor. Sadly, the vast majority of nursing schools don’t offer courses specifically d… Read More
2017-06-29 19:49
It’s a great idea for travel nurses to review travel nursing agency ratings before deciding which companies to work with. But with so many rating services covering a relatively small i… Read More
2017-06-22 23:51
Brittany, a twenty-something female who loves to explore the country, is also a self-proclaimed introvert who is passionate about travel nursing.
As a California-girl, Brittany looked forwar… Read More
2017-06-20 16:24
Finding the best travel nursing companies to work with is important given the central role companies play in a travel nurse’s career. Unfortunately, determining which companies are wor… Read More
2017-05-26 17:33
Securing adequate housing is one of the biggest challenges involved with travel nursing contracts. The typical contract duration and the financial constraints of the bill-rate make it diffic… Read More
2017-05-18 23:51
BluePipes is a healthcare professional network. We provide healthcare professionals with powerful career management tools including a resume builder, skills checklists, document management t… Read More
2017-05-17 04:15
As a professional networking service, BluePipes provides employers, including healthcare staffing agencies, with many free services for marketing and engaging with potential candidates. &ldq&hell…Read More
2017-05-05 16:36
As a travel nurse, you are always on the go. It is hard to find spare time to relax when you work 13 hour days. Work is demanding and the last thing you want to do when you come home is to s… Read More
2017-02-16 18:25
There are a plethora of decisions when it comes to nursing school—some of them manifest before you even show up to class and many of them come after graduation.
Before you start nursin… Read More
2016-12-22 19:28
Travel nurses face a unique set of circumstances when it comes to things like employment conditions and working with travel nursing companies. Therefore, when they want to get the lowdown on… Read More
2016-12-16 00:23
Every travel nurse will make a choice at one point or another about working with multiple travel nursing companies. Should you stick with just one company or work with several? One of the bi… Read More
2016-12-01 19:30
Travel nursing is pretty complicated, especially when you’re just starting out. There are so many variables involved, from finding the best travel nursing agencies to understanding the… Read More
2016-11-22 17:30
Recruiting is a cornerstone of the travel nursing industry. It’s also a big part of staffing permanent nursing jobs. However, while both are engaged in recruiting healthcare profession… Read More
2016-11-17 18:25
It’s fair to say there is a certain degree of mystery involved with travel nursing pay packages. They’re more complicated than permanent pay packages. There are huge differences… Read More
2016-08-25 17:58
Given the pivotal services travel nursing companies provide to travel nurses, it’s no wonder a host of rating services are devoted to the travel healthcare industry. While these rating… Read More
2016-07-13 16:28
It’s widely accepted that travel nurses are highly experienced and proficient in their skill sets. However, as a traveler you might still be thinking about continuing your education in… Read More
2016-05-09 22:59
To honor nurses everywhere, the good folks at Medical Solutions set a world record for the largest human formation of the letters “RN” surrounded by heart on April 21, 2016. They… Read More
2016-01-14 20:14
Finding the best travel nursing companies to work with is a priority for most travel nurses. To help with this endeavor, websites Travel Nursing Central and Highway Hypodermics release annua… Read More
2015-11-04 03:18
Hello and welcome to another episode of The Truth About Travel Nursing Podcast. This is your host, Kyle Schmidt. Thank you so much for joining us for episode 36 of the podcast. In this episo… Read More
2015-10-27 23:33
Hello everybody! Welcome to another episode of The Truth About Travel Nursing Podcast. This is your host, Kyle Schmidt, and I want to thank you so much for joining me for episode 35 of the p… Read More
2015-10-20 18:11
Hey everyone! Welcome to The Truth About Travel Nursing Podcast. I’m your host, Kyle Schmidt, and I want to thank you so much for joining me for episode 34 of the podcast. In this epis… Read More
2015-10-15 19:26
Hospitals utilize travel nurses when in need of highly experienced professionals to cover short-term staffing needs. Of course, temporary work situations always pose challenges for all parti… Read More
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