Travel Evolved

Why is it that no one, even in these particularly rough times in healthcare is talking about knowing when it is tie to say, "I've had enough, and I'm walking away from healthcare?"  Too may times healthcare professionals seem to feel this sort of responsibility to their career, as if leaving it will somehow lessen the impact of how much they have helped people.  It shouldn't.  On to...

Making the most out of every assignment, regardless of the location can be what you remember most when your traveling career is finally finished.  On today's episode, Mark discusses how important this actually can be and more importantly how to find "fun" in each and every city your traveling healthcare career takes you. #travelevolved #gypsynurse #travelnurseadventures #alliedtraveler #trave...

On today's episode Mark goes over everything "next assignment."  Getting ready for what's coming next, both financially and location-wise will help drive your career into a better and better travel experience.  Getting a leg-up on your competition for the "best" positions out there will help you get them faster and more often.  A great listen before each and every assignment! #trave...

Our industry is so unique that it is the only one we know of, that seems to actually discourage travelers from sharing the knowledge they experience at  former facilities, with their current facility or unit.  It just doesn't make a whole lot of sense.  On today's episode, Mark openly, (as always) discusses this crazy phenomena and how it is hurting the entire healthcare industry......

On today's episode we go into detail on why is is that travelers choose certain locations over others and how supply and demand hold the key to the amount of needs and of course, how lucrative they are.  There is a lot to consider, especially right now when it come to choosing your next location.  This episode might give you some additional things to ponder when considering your next loc...

Mark goes on a bit of a "rant" on today's episode openly discussing, (as usual) how it seems like we have forgotten how to be kind to each other.  It seems like that has also spilled over to healthcare, whether we are talking about traveling specificallly or just the trust a traveler has to have with agencies and facilities these days.  A "different" tone to this week's episode, but as a...

More and more travelers are being let go from their assignments then ever before.  While there are a ton of reasons why, (mostly financial) the effects it can have on a traveler and their confidence is staggering.  On today's episode, Mark openly discusses the trend in the industry for facilities to save as much money on travelers as they can, all while ending assignments with or without...

On today's episode, Mark asks the question... "If I'm looking for a new agency, how do I find one without being bombarded with so many?"  It's time to hear what agencies think and how they treat your information as you search and potentially give your contact info out to so many?  It's a very difficult process when searching for a new agency to represent you.  Today's episode might...

On today's episode, Mark welcomes two guests who are both Healthcare providers with two opposing viewpoints on Vaccine Mandates.  Both of his guests just happen to be critical care RNs who both live in Northern California.  On this episode, Mark interviews them while asking honest and innocent questions that allow them to defend their stance on the mandates and how they are going to affe...

On today's episode, Mark discusses the pro's and con's of forming relationships while being a traveling healthcare professional. What it's like to meet other travelers, staff members and those friends that are unrelated to your job.  It's one of the great parts about being a traveler, but aloso one that you should have a conscious respect for as you go forth and arrive at new locations 2 to 4...

If you only fully listen to one episode of "Travel Evolved," this may very well be the one!  While our Bill Rate, (The Pie) is a very simple way of looking at our industry it is a crucial component of understanding how agencies calculate your pay packages directly from it. Literally everything is dictated from that all-inclusive hourly rate that we agencies bill for you each and every hour th...

On today's episode Mark covers ways to save much of that hard-earned money you should now be making as a "Travel Evolved" traveler.  Sometimes you just have to figure out a way to "set aside" money in order to really justify the sacrifices you are making with your travel career.  He goes over some tips he has learned from many seasoned travelers and way in which they make sure that they...

On today's episode, Mark goes over his advice for exactly his formula for becoming a "successful" traveler.  Certainly the lust for knowledge, the drive to have more and more financial understanding and some time-tested "tricks-of-the-trade" certainly can't hurt.  There really are many "nuggets" in this episode as Mark likes to put it.  This one definitely has a lot of "edge" to it...

On today's episode, Mark tackles yet another topic that you won't find any one else on his "side of the desk" take on... Payroll errors.  While it isn't a topic that is fun or enjoyable to talk about, it is unfortunately, still a very big part of our industry.  Mark openly discuss the many reasons why they happen and more importantly some of the things that can be done to drastically red...

As everyone knows by now, we at "Travel Evolved" believe that physical fitness play a HUGE role in your overall health, mental wellness, and your ability to perform as a traveling healthcare professional.  Today, Mark welcome #1 Bestselling fitness author Nate Palmer to the show.  Nate bring an entire career of tips, ideas, and a great mental state to put yourself in to achieve your fitn...

How about an episode that's just for you, the traveler?  On episode 21, Mark discusses how travelers can make the utmost out of being a traveler.  Certainly the money is important, and Mark wastes no time jumping into that.  He also, however talks about locations, the adventure, the lifestyle and the career enhancement that also should come along with being a traveling healthcare pr...

Supply and demand truly is the basis for which our industry was founded and remains the cornerstone of how our industry reacts and is affected today.  In this episode we cover the "nuts and bolts" of our industry's foundation and why it is so important for all travelers to have a strong grasp of it's concept.  Understanding the core fundamental of healthcare staffing and how supply and d...

Over the years, Mark has had many traveler friends that have gotten involved in "toxic relationships."  It is something that unfortunately, travelers can sometimes attract.  Travelers make a lot of money, (especially if you listen to "Travel Evolved"), they are typically only in a city/town for a short period of time, and they usually don't know a lot of people in that area.  On tod...

being a "traveling" healthcare professional isn't for everyone.  That's for sure.  If you or someone you know is thinking about becoming one, then this episode is for you.  Mark openly discusses so many of the wonderful reasons to take your career on the road.  While he recognized that the decision is both personal and looming, he has a great episode that discusses bot the "pro...

Avoiding "burnout" as a traveler before the "burnout" hits is extremely important to your career, your license/certification, and your profession.  On today's episode, we openly discuss how many travelers are hit with "burnout" before the know it, and what specific steps to take to do everything you can to try to avoid that burnout.  With so many great opportunities right now as a travel...

Bill rates are the fundamental key component to everything financially based in travel healthcare.  This episode is one of those "cornerstone" episodes that set up the basis for a lot of future episodes of "Travel Evolved," and one that should not be missed.  Mark goes into solid detail about how bill rates are set and exactly how those rates directly calculate YOUR compensation package...

On today's episode, Mark Welcomes communications expert and author of "Choose to Prevail," Sandra Rodriguez.  Today , the two openly discuss some of the many benefits that being alone on the road can actually create.  Sandra has a very unique perspective on this subject and one that peaked Mark's interest in conducting an episode dedicated to this normal and common occurrence that almost...

On today's episode, Mark discusses a traveler's unique opportunity to explore our beautiful nation while you our on your way to an assignment.  He  talks about how to "road-trip" properly and top make the most out of your necessary travel to and from assignments.  There are a whole lot of tips and surprises that can make for not only a great adventure to an assignment, but to truly...

You are in direct competition with every other traveler with your same specialty who wants to be considered for the same opening that you do.  On today's episode Mark discusses your "Traveler Marketability" and why it is so important tp\o make sure that you do everything you can to get that interview.  Licensure, certifications, your resume and even references play and important role id...

On today's episode, Mark discusses everything you wanted to know, and even a few things you may not have known about... "Holidays."  He goes over how to schedule your assignment to either encompass working during the holidays or having them completely off and exactly how to accomplish that without sacrificing your income.  He also discusses some opportunities you may not thought of with...