Kyle Schmidt | Travel Nursing Expert | BluePipes Co-founder
The Truth About Travel Nursing Podcast
The Truth About Travel Nursing Podcast provides honest, straightforward information about all things related to travel healthcare including: travel nursing pay, jobs, contract negotiation, travel nursing companies and recruiters, travel nurse housing options, paperwork management and much more. Our goal is to help travel nurses and healthcare professional see through the marketing messages and slick sales talk so they can get to their desired destinations at the best possible compensation.
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Kyle Schmidt | Travel Nursing Expert | BluePipes Co-founder
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Latest episode
May 20, 2026
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Episodes
Nomad Health Pivots to Focus on Tech 20.05.2026 45:46
Nomad Health is shutting down its staffing operations to focus on software. Here’s what the move means for the future of healthcare staffing. The post Nomad Health Pivots to Focus on Tech appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 47: What Travel Nurses Ought to Know About Best Travel Nursing Company Lists and Review Sources 25.04.2026 40:31
Episode 47 of the The Truth About Travel Nursing podcast covering What Travel Nurses Ought to Know About Best Travel Nursing Company Lists and Review Sources. The post TTATN 47: What Travel Nurses Ought to Know About Best Travel Nursing Company Lists and Review Sources appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 46: How BluePipes Determines the Best Travel Nursing Companies of the Year 06.08.2025 33:00
A behind the scenes look at the scoring system for BluePipes' annual list of the best travel nursing companies. The post TTATN 46: How BluePipes Determines the Best Travel Nursing Companies of the Year appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 45: What Travel Nurses Ought to Know About the New TCPA Rules 24.07.2025 27:52
We break down the recent changes to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and what they mean for travel nurses. The post TTATN 45: What Travel Nurses Ought to Know About the New TCPA Rules appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 44: Job Board Traps Travel Nurses Should Watch Out For 18.07.2025 40:38
This podcast episode cover the job board traps and tricks that travel nurses should watch out for! The post TTATN 44: Job Board Traps Travel Nurses Should Watch Out For appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 43: The 3 Different Types of Job Boards for Travel Nurses 09.07.2025 34:43
We identify the 3 different types of job boards for travel nurses and discuss how they work and the advantages and disadvantages of each. The post TTATN 43: The 3 Different Types of Job Boards for Travel Nurses appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 42: Behind the Scenes of Travel Nurse Job Postings 25.04.2025 28:39
In this episode, we break down how agencies manage job data, why listings can be inaccurate, and how automation is transforming the industry. The post TTATN 42: Behind the Scenes of Travel Nurse Job Postings appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
Navigating the Shifting Tides of Nursing Pay: A Conversation with Zach Smith 10.12.2023 47:00
Here's a recap of our discussion with Zach Smith, RN. BSN, about the big shifts in pay for travelers and perm staff over the last 3 years. The post Navigating the Shifting Tides of Nursing Pay: A Conversation with Zach Smith appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
Travel Nurse Takeover with Ryan Sendow, RN 14.11.2018 36:35
Get inspired, connect with fellow travel nurses, get insights on destinations of interest, and share your experiences on Travel Nurse Takeover. The post Travel Nurse Takeover with Ryan Sendow, RN appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
How Travel Nurses Can Eat Right and Exercise on the Road 25.10.2018 49:43
Alex McCoy, a Pediatric Travel Nurse and the founder of Fit Travel Life, joins us on the podcast. She provides tips and tools for eating right and exercising on the road. The post How Travel Nurses Can Eat Right and Exercise on the Road appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 038: The 2017 Travel Nursing Job Market 15.09.2017 42:49
The travel nursing job market is down in 2017. We discuss the possible reasons for the slowdown in this episode. The post TTATN 038: The 2017 Travel Nursing Job Market appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 37: Travel Nursing Guaranteed Hours 29.08.2017 32:57
Guaranteed hours in travel nursing aren't as simple as they sound. We cover the topic in detail so you aren't caught off guard! The post TTATN 37: Travel Nursing Guaranteed Hours appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 036: How To Avoid And Resolve Travel Nursing Paycheck Errors 04.11.2015 31:45
In this episode, we discuss why so many travel nursing paycheck errors occur, how you can avoid them and how you can resolve them when they happen. The post TTATN 036: How To Avoid And Resolve Travel Nursing Paycheck Errors appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 035: What Is The Annual Salary Of A Travel Nurse? 27.10.2015 42:28
Accurately determining the annual salary of a travel nurse requires consideration of some unique factors. We discuss in this podcast episode. The post TTATN 035: What Is The Annual Salary Of A Travel Nurse? appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 034: What Travel Nurses Ought To Know About GSA Tables 20.10.2015 31:43
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 episode, we’re going to take an in depth look at the General Services Administration Per Diem Tables. These are often called […] The post TTATN 034: What Travel Nurses Ought To Know About GSA Tables appeared first on Blu...
TTATN 033: The Top 11 Myths and Fibs in Travel Nursing 13.10.2015 38:29
We discuss 11 of the most common myths and fibs in travel nursing. The post TTATN 033: The Top 11 Myths and Fibs in Travel Nursing appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 032: How To Write An Amazing Travel Nursing Resume 07.10.2015 37:58
We discuss how to write an exceptional travel nursing resume. We also discuss how to list your travel nursing experience on your permanent nursing resume. The post TTATN 032: How To Write An Amazing Travel Nursing Resume appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 031: Travel Nursing Agency Applicant Tracking Systems 29.09.2015 36:59
Applicant Tracking Systems play a central role for travel nursing agencies. We discuss what travel nurses ought to know about them in this podcast. The post TTATN 031: Travel Nursing Agency Applicant Tracking Systems appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 030: How Agencies and Recruiters Find Travel Nurses 23.09.2015 45:34
We discuss some of the interesting methods that agencies and recruiters find travel nursing prospects in this podcast episode. The post TTATN 030: How Agencies and Recruiters Find Travel Nurses appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 029: 14 Things Travel Nursing Agencies And Recruiters Do That Betray The Trust Of Travel Nurses 15.09.2015 34:46
We discuss 14 things that agencies and recruiters do that betray the trust of their travel nurses and provide insight for both both parties in this podcast. The post TTATN 029: 14 Things Travel Nursing Agencies And Recruiters Do That Betray The Trust Of Travel Nurses appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 028: 7 Travel Nursing Pay Variables and Considerations for Each 09.09.2015 33:28
We discuss 7 common travel nursing pay variables and provide some important considerations for each in this podcast. The post TTATN 028: 7 Travel Nursing Pay Variables and Considerations for Each appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 027: High Paying Travel Nursing Jobs and How To Land Them 01.09.2015 30:18
We discuss the different types of high paying travel nursing jobs and provide some tips to help increase your chances of landing them. The post TTATN 027: High Paying Travel Nursing Jobs and How To Land Them appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 026: Expectations for Travel Nursing Assignments and Tips for Success 25.08.2015 36:06
We discuss issues pertaining to travel nursing jobs including orientation and various problems that may arise. We also provide some tips for success! The post TTATN 026: Expectations for Travel Nursing Assignments and Tips for Success appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 025: Tips For Travel Nursing Contract Extensions 18.08.2015 37:34
We discuss travel nursing contract extensions including tax implications for extensions, when to start inquiring about them and tips for negotiating pay! The post TTATN 025: Tips For Travel Nursing Contract Extensions appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
TTATN 024: A Behind The Scenes Look At a Travel Nursing Recruiter’s Job 11.08.2015 36:43
We provide a behind the scenes look at a travel nursing recruiter's job including how agencies view their role, how performance is measured and more. The post TTATN 024: A Behind The Scenes Look At a Travel Nursing Recruiter’s Job appeared first on BluePipes Blog .
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