Kyle Schmidt | Travel Nursing Expert | BluePipes Co-founder

The Truth About Travel Nursing Podcast

Business EN ↓ 48 episodes

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.

Author

Kyle Schmidt | Travel Nursing Expert | BluePipes Co-founder

Category

Business

Podcast website

blog.bluepipes.com

Latest episode

May 20, 2026

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Episodes

TTATN 023: What Travel Nurses Ought To Know About Travel Nursing Job Postings 05.08.2015

Ever wonder why travel nursing jobs aren't updated or why pay packages are rarely posted. We answer these questions and much more in this podcast episode. The post TTATN 023: What Travel Nurses Ought To Know About Travel Nursing Job Postings appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 022: Are Travel Nursing Agencies Necessary? 28.07.2015

We discuss whether travel nursing agencies are necessary in this episode. We also discuss the services they provide to their clients and travel nurses. The post TTATN 022: Are Travel Nursing Agencies Necessary? appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 021: Tips For The Hot Travel Nursing Job Market 07.07.2015

In this episode, we discuss the hot travel nursing job market and what makes it unique. We also provide tips to help travel nurses get the most out of it. The post TTATN 021: Tips For The Hot Travel Nursing Job Market appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 020: Services To Help Travel Nurses Find Housing 01.07.2015

In this episode, we look at tons of options for travel nurse housing including Extended Stays, Craigslist, Airbnb, Furnished Finder and more! The post TTATN 020: Services To Help Travel Nurses Find Housing appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 019: Travel Nursing In California 23.06.2015

We discuss travel nursing in California in this podcast episode including licensing, hospital systems, and regional variations for travel nurses to know. The post TTATN 019: Travel Nursing In California appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 018: Travel Nursing Tax Free Money 16.06.2015

In this podcast episode, we discuss tax free money in travel nursing. Topics include the advantages and disadvantages, how to qualify and much more! The post TTATN 018: Travel Nursing Tax Free Money appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 017: Travel Nursing Bill Rates 09.06.2015

We discuss travel nursing bill rates in this podcast episode. We define the different types of bill rates and discuss why agencies don't make them public. The post TTATN 017: Travel Nursing Bill Rates appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 016: Travel Nursing Contract Cancellations 28.05.2015

In this podcast episode, we discuss the consequences and of travel nursing contract cancellations for all parties involved. The post TTATN 016: Travel Nursing Contract Cancellations appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 015: The Debate Over Vendor Management Services in Travel Nursing 19.05.2015

In this episode, we discuss the debate over Vendor Management Services in travel nursing so travel nurses know what their agencies are dealing with. The post TTATN 015: The Debate Over Vendor Management Services in Travel Nursing appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 014: Travel Nursing Pay From the Agency’s Perspective 12.05.2015

I this episode, we’re going to take an in-depth look at travel nursing pay packages from the agency’s perspective. Now, you may be wondering why we would do this…who cares about the agency’s perspective? Just tell me what I need to know about my pay package. Well, many of the most important questions that travelers […] The post TTATN 014: Travel Nursing Pay From the Agency’s Perspective appeared f...

TTATN 013: How To Decide Between Company Travel Nurse Housing and Getting Your Own 05.05.2015

We discuss considerations for deciding between travel nursing company provided housing and securing your own as well as some basic tax issues. The post TTATN 013: How To Decide Between Company Travel Nurse Housing and Getting Your Own appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 012: How To Simplify Your Travel Nursing Paperwork and Compliance 28.04.2015

We discuss travel nursing paperwork and the compliance process and provide tips to simplify these pesky aspects of the business. The post TTATN 012: How To Simplify Your Travel Nursing Paperwork and Compliance appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 011: The Travel Nursing Contract Process 21.04.2015

The travel nursing contract process is rife with pitfalls. We discuss "verbal contacts" and offer 8 items to consider for every contract. The post TTATN 011: The Travel Nursing Contract Process appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 010 : Tips For Travel Nursing Submissions, Interviews, and Offers 14.04.2015

In this episode we provide tips for getting the most out of the submission, interview and offer components of the travel nursing job search process. The post TTATN 010 : Tips For Travel Nursing Submissions, Interviews, and Offers appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 009: How To Approach The Submission Process With Travel Nursing Companies 07.04.2015

How things play out during the submission process can affect a travel nurse's negotiating strength and job prospects. We discuss the dynamics. The post TTATN 009: How To Approach The Submission Process With Travel Nursing Companies appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 008: How To Evaluate And Find Travel Nursing Recruiters 31.03.2015

Many travelers assert that travel nursing recruiters can make or break your travel experience. Here are some tips for evaluating and finding them. The post TTATN 008: How To Evaluate And Find Travel Nursing Recruiters appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 007: 7 Pitfalls To Avoid When Evaluating Travel Nursing Pay 24.03.2015

Avoid these 7 pitfalls when evaluating travel nursing pay to avoid frustration, get more accurate results and preserve your negotiating power! The post TTATN 007: 7 Pitfalls To Avoid When Evaluating Travel Nursing Pay appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 006 :Tips for Finding and Evaluating Travel Nursing Companies 18.03.2015

We cover the ins and outs of travel nursing blogs, rating services, social media groups, and lead generators so you can find agencies like a pro. The post TTATN 006 :Tips for Finding and Evaluating Travel Nursing Companies appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 005 : Travel Nursing Company Relationships and Differentiating By Size 10.03.2015

In this episode we talk about travel nursing companies. Specifically, we discuss the relationships that agencies have with hospitals, how the size of agencies can be used to generally differentiate them from one another, and the basics of your relationship with agencies. The Relationships Travel Nursing Companies Have With Hospitals: The first thing to know […] The post TTATN 005 : Travel Nursing...

TTATN 004 : Wage Recharacterization and Negotiating Travel Nursing Overtime Pay 03.03.2015

We discuss how wage recharacterization impacts travel nursing pay and why it's important to differentiate between contracted hours, overtime and extra-time. The post TTATN 004 : Wage Recharacterization and Negotiating Travel Nursing Overtime Pay appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 003: The Best Way to Evaluate and Compare Travel Nursing Pay Packages 24.02.2015

In this episode of the Truth About Travel Nursing Podcast, we discuss the best way to evaluate and compare travel nursing pay packages. The post TTATN 003: The Best Way to Evaluate and Compare Travel Nursing Pay Packages appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 002 : 9 Advantages, 8 Disadvantages, Qualifications and Expectations of Travel Nursing 21.02.2015

In episode 2 of The Truth About Travel Nursing Podcast, we discuss 9 advantages and 8 disadvantages of travel nursing. The post TTATN 002 : 9 Advantages, 8 Disadvantages, Qualifications and Expectations of Travel Nursing appeared first on BluePipes Blog .

TTATN 001: Welcome to The Truth About Travel Nursing Podcast! 20.02.2015

This is the inaugural episode of The Truth About Travel Nursing Podcast! This is a brief introductory episode that provides the following information: Background on Kyle Schmidt, the show host. Why anyone interested in travel healthcare should subscribe to the podcast. What to expect in future episodes. Most of the information available about travel nursing […] The post TTATN 001: Welcome to The T...

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