Travel Evolved

On the 3rd and final part of our 3 part series, "Newbie Boot Camp," Mark discussed what you need to know to actually start your 1st assignment. There are a lot of important things every new traveler should learn before leaving their home and heading out to start their 1st assignment. This is a very important part of evolving your knowledge of becoming a successful traveler for the long-t...

On today's episode, Mark continues his 3-part series... "Newbie Boot Camp" with an important part of becoming a healthcare traveler. Securing your 1st assignment involves choosing the agency or agencies that you want to represent you on your 1st experience as a traveler. How to choose? who gets priority? How to know if you're getting a good "deal?" He covers it ALL on t...

On today's episode, Mark starts part 1 of a 3 part series, "Newbie Bootcamp." Specifically this episode discusses how a healthcare provider prepares for a life-changing decision to become a traveler. Th sis one of the most important steps in a successful career as a healthcare traveler... getting ready for this new career. Mark goes into great detail and exactly what a traveler shoul...

These are some scary times! It's so bleak out there that many people on all the sides of this industry are asking if healthcare travel is coming to an end. Mark and the team decided to take on this question head first and dedicate an entire episode on the current and future state of our industry. A great and timely episode that openly discusses where we are.. why.. and what travelers can do wh...

On today's episode, Mark bring on Joseph Conte, CPA and Managing Partner of "Travel Nurse Tax," his CPA firm that specializes in traveling healthcare professionals' taxes. Joe's wife is an RN and she traveled for many years. His experience and expertise in tax laws make him an expert guest for Travel Evolved. He and Mark discuss "Tax Homes," the "GSA," pro...

On today's episode Mark takes a rare look at some of the things that agencies are wrongfully asked to "foot the bill" for in the travel process. While Mark always openly admits to so much of the "blame" that agencies share in some of the negatives that are travel healthcare, we thought it would help travelers to understand why some agencies are forced to increase their marg...

On today's episode, Mark openly discusses the "big" agencies and what they do to the market in times of strong demand for healthcare travelers and times, (Like right now) when the demand is somewhat less than normal. There are a lot of "wrinkles" that many travelers may not be aware of that agencies smooth out during tough market times. This episode sheds some light on exac...

On today's episode Mark breaks down specifically why it is that the rate that agencies offer varies soooo much between each and every agency. While he's discussed this topic on numerous occasions, we decided to dedicate an entire episode to this specific topic because of its importance, especially right now with the inventory of travel positions at such a low point in our industry's hi...

On today's episode we discuss how "sports fans" both spectator and participant travelers can still enjoy their passion from the road as a traveler. A quick, but fun episode that will encourage you to enjoy your destinations a little more. #travelrn #travelnurse #travelnursing #travelallied #alliedtravel #travelnursetips #travelnurselife #travelnurseadventures #gypsynurse #gypsynursea...

On today's episode, Mark openly discussed the sometimes dangerous aspect of putting your career in the hands of a brand-new inexperienced recruiter. The crazy part is just how common a "new" recruiter is in our industry. He talks about the "rotating door" and the turnover that has become the model for the most expensive part of an agency's operating expenses. An extreme...

On this week's season opener, Mark delves into the current market once again, doing his best to both explain why there is a lowered demand currently and moreover what a traveler can do to help their chances of gaining a great assignment during these challenging times. #travelnurse #travelnursing #travelrn #alliedraveler #gypsynurse #travelnursetips #travelnurselife #travelnurseadventures #gyps...

We celebrate our 100th episode today as Mark takes a look back, (and a little look forward) at the first 100 episodes of "Travel Evolved." The series has been a benchmark for new and veteran travelers alike, openly discussing topics that until now, have been silent from all travel agencies. There is still a lot we have to cover over the next seasons, but this episode should spark your in...

On today's episode Mark finally goes in to detail about NextGen MedStaff. It's about time! He gives our listeners all the reasons he got back into healthcare staffing and why "Travel Evolved" is such a great companion to the exact, educated, well-informed, evolved traveler that is such a perfect match for NextGen MedStaff. He discusses how being completely open about EVERYTHING t...

On today's episode Mark does his best to introduce the subject of mental health to "Travel Evolved." We believe that this is another piece of the "evolved" traveler that takes every part of this career into careful inspection. While none of us here at "Travel Evolved" are any type of expert on this topic we felt it was an important inclusion to this podcast/YouTub...

On today's episode Mark goes into greater detail on the "slice" of the "pie" that is Vendors and specifically, what the difference is between VMSs and MSPs. It is important for "evolved" travelers to understand exactly where each and every dollar of the bill rate goes to in the process of determining your travel pay rate. Understanding how these vendors work is cr...

On today's episode, Mark talks about the opportunities that being a healthcare traveler can provide to those that actively look to check of their own individual "bucket-list." Many people wait until they are retired or in the twilight of their life to actively pursue the things they have always wanted to do. Today's episode concetrates on the idea that thrre might be a whole lot...

On today's episode, Mark welcomes NextGen MedStaff travelers, Maria Moreno, RN and Nnamdi Ukanwa, RN. This episode is specifically dedicated to these two travelers that found NextGen MedStaff because of this YouTube and podcast platform. As relatively "new" travelers, they listened and learned how to become more "evolved" as travelers and it is because of that eperience, th...

Today's episode focuses on the large amount of travelers that want to, or need to travel together. It always adds a more complicated wrinkle in the fold of getting a placement, (now two placements). Mark discusses tips and ways that can help or ease that process to work toward a larger amount of offers and placements. A great listen for those that have thought about traveling as a pair. #trave...

On today's episode Mark explains the process and commission and of course the operating expenses that are "typical" of the majority of travel agencies out there. It is part of the system in which most travelers work through so it is an extremely important peice that every traveler should understand. Bill rates, commissions, agency margins, and especially travel pay offers are ALL aff...

On today's episode Mark takes a break from the scheduled episodes to answer the questions he has been receiving about the current martketplace for healthcare travelers. There certainly is a question as to why it seems like there is either a low demand for travelers, a high supply of available travelers, or a combination of both. He gives some examples of what he is hearing from other CEOs, man...

On today's episode, Mark delves into all things "housing." It's become such an large and ever-increasingly important part of every assignment that he felt it needed to dedicate a full episode for it. Costs, safety, risk, and of course, your "bottom-line" are all openly discussed as he always does. A really good episode to catch and re-visit before every assignent! #trav...

On today's episode Mark explains exactly what "vendors" are and the role that they play in the recruitment, placement, credentialing, and payroll process. This is a "must listen" if you truly want to understand exactly how travel healthcare really functions. An extremely important cog in your "evolvement" of your travel career. #rn #travelnurse #nurse #travelnursi...

Mark discusses how a healthcare ttraveler's lifestyle really lends itself to a great "life/work balance" on today's episode.  With so many other professions and careers you really have to be carefule not to reward yourself too early if you haven't earned the right to promote your "life" side of this equation.  Mark really goes into detail on why it is so important for travelers to mainta...

On today's episode, Mark goes back to his start in this industry when he got his start in this industry with an agency that specalized in Strikes.  He openly discusses how this type of staffing works and some of the details behind some deadlines and timeframes that are extremely important for travelers to know when they are thinking about this type of traveler commitment.  A really great...

On today's episode, we cover one of the first questons many travelers ask about... traveling with a pet.  There are soooo many "pros" and soooo many "cons" that come from having your four-legged friends join you on the road.  On this episode, Mark covers all of those to give travelers some things to consider when deciding if you want to bring your pet with you on your adventures.  T...