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Creating New Habits During a Travel Contract
Starting a new contract as a traveling medical professional presents a unique opportunity to revamp your lifestyle and develop new and...
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Why do you travel?
Lately there has been a lot of talk about people returning to permanent positions because travel contracts "no longer pay what they used...
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Is the Traveling Medical Industry DEAD?
The medical traveler industry, which involves healthcare professionals traveling to different locations to provide temporary staffing...
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Overtime
Overtime is a compelling topic when it comes to travelers. Some of us want to work as much as possible during our contract and will take...
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How private health insurance can save you money
Many travelers choose to forgo their agency's provided insurance and elect a private policy instead. This option can present you with...
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5 things I wish I knew before traveling as a medical professional
Traveling medical professionals have unique opportunities to explore new places, meet new people, and gain valuable experience in their...
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How to choose a good recruiter
Finding a good recruiter is crucial to having a successful traveling career. Your recruiter is responsible for understanding your needs...
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Housing options for travelers
Oftentimes one of the most difficult aspects of being a medical traveler is finding affordable temporary housing. Many of us opt for the...
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Taking time off
Let's talk about taking time off as a traveler. It only seems appropriate to discuss this considering we've been absent from the blog for...
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Hidden Perks of Being a Traveler
There are many benefits to being a traveler. Some of the most obvious ones include the large weekly paychecks, tax-free stipends, the...
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Paying off $200k in under 2 years
To wrap up our traveler financial investment series, the following article shares the personal experience of two travelers pursuing...
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Investing for travelers
Once you have an emergency fund in the bank, and have become debt-free, now you can start to invest your additional income and grow your...
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Should I contribute to my agency's 401k plan?
Many agencies offer a retirement plan, such as a 401k, to their travelers. Investing in these programs can be a great step towards your...
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Paying off your debts as a traveler
The amount of money travelers make can be a powerful force behind straightening out your financial life. The first order of business...
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What does your lifestyle cost?
Building and maintaining a budget is an important aspect to being a financially successful traveler. The two primary components to...
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Emergency Funds
Given the uncertainty involved with traveling medical assignments, it is crucial to have an emergency fund before starting a contract....
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My American Dream
The following post is the first part of our traveler financial investment series. As many of us know, travelers sacrifice time away from...
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Bill rate drop? - Call their bluff
Since COVID cases have started to decline, we are seeing the number of available travel positions drop as well. In a way, this is the...
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Negotiating a contract extension (Part 2)
Last week we talked about how to negotiate for more money during your contract extension. Continuing with that discussion, we will...
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Negotiating a contract extension (Part 1)
During your traveling career, you will more than likely be asked to extend your contract with a facility. Sometimes your direct manager...
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