Travel Nursing & Allied Life

Join Dylan for a look at the most useful apps and websites for travel nurses and travel allied health professionals. Some are tried and true. Some are brand new and changing the game! Apps discussed in this podcast:  points.yeah Spot Hero Spot Angels CamScanner Genius Scan GoodRX Anytime Mailbox Traveling Mailbox PostScan Mail USPS Informed Delivery Proton VPN Bitwarden Password Manager

Healthcare travelers continue to wonder if their job market is healthy and what will happen next? Join Dylan as he reviews the newly released job market data for travel nurses and travel allied.  Articles: Signs of stability in travel nursing, but profitability challenges remain (Staffing Industry Analysts) Healthcare staffing sees uneven growth following post-pandemic correction (Staffing Industr...

The recent data from the US Bureau of Labor and the famous 100 Best Jobs by U.S. News, heavily support the healthcare industry. Join Dylan as he dives into the specifics of which healthcare jobs are expected to grow the most, and which were deemed top 10 jobs in all of the US! Data and Articles: US Bureau of Labor Statistics released in August 2026 100 Best Jobs in 2026 by U.S. News

Things are looking up for healthcare occupations! The recent data from the US Bureau of Labor is optimistic for the healthcare jobs market. Join Dylan as he dives into the data and discusses articles looking at current predictions for the next 10 years! Data and Articles: US Bureau of Labor Statistics released in August 2026 2026 Healthcare Hiring Report (HealthX) Deloitte 2026 Global Healthcare O...

Compact License vs Compact Privilege: do you know the difference? Join Dylan in this compact update for both travel nurses and travel physical therapists! A helpful episode for travel PT's, Travel Nurses, and travel healthcare recruiters. Find out more at: nursecompact.com ptcompact.org

The travel speech therapy compact is finally here! This episode is for both travel SLP's and travel allied healthcare recruiters on the nuances of the new compact privilege. Join Dylan for an update on which states are now active and which states will be active soon! Find out more at: aslpcompact.com

Finding the right housing can make or break a travel healthcare assignment. From location and cost to safety, lease terms, and avoiding red flags, there’s a lot to consider before you sign on the dotted line. In this episode of the TravCon Travel Nursing & Allied Podcast , we’re joined by Steve Curtin, President of Vidle Housing , and Taylor Miebach, Co-Founder & VP of Marketplace Strategy...

The travel occupational therapy compact is finally here! This episode is for both travel OT's and travel allied healthcare recruiters on the nuances of the new compact privilege. Join Dylan for an update on which states are now active and which states will be active soon! Find out more at: otcompact.gov

TravCon is dedicated to helping travel nurses and travel therapists have successful careers. This lifestyle is incredible, but comes with extra risks and potential pitfalls. In this episode, Dylan talks about the most common disasters travelers face on the road, and how to stop them before they even happen!

Finding housing can be one of the most exciting, and stressful, parts of taking a travel healthcare assignment. Where will you stay? What should you look for? Who can you turn to when you have questions? In this episode of Travel Nursing & Allied Life , we sit down with Michael Schlottman from Extended Stay America to talk about the role housing plays in the travel healthcare journey and how t...

What happens when your career takes you far beyond the hospital walls? In this episode, we sit down with travel occupational therapist Kaylee Earll to talk about her journey from working across the U.S. to serving aboard Mercy Ships , where she helped provide life-changing care to patients in underserved communities. Kaylee shares how she first discovered Mercy Ships, what it's really like liv...

TravCon is often called the traveler’s conference—but it’s just as valuable for recruiters. In this episode, I sit down with Scott Sutarik, an Allied Health Recruiter with TotalMed who’s spent nearly a decade in the industry and attended TravCon six times. We talk about what makes TravCon unique, why face-to-face connections are so powerful in a virtual industry, and how the event bridges the gap...

Join Christina Johnson, Division Vice President of Coverage Nursing at AMN Healthcare and TravCon's Online Community Manager Rachel as they dive into all things TravCon 2025—happening September 21–24 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas! From the high-energy Traveler Success Bootcamp and AMN’s 40th anniversary celebration to tips for first-time attendees, keynote highlights, and can’t-miss networki...

TravCon 2024 had an Allied attendance of 22 Percent! Travel Therapy, Travel Radiology, and all allied continue to grow every year. Join Dylan Callier, DPT as he discusses which professions grew and which are the top attending allied travelers of The Travelers Conference 2024. Find out more about TravCon 2025 at travcon.org Dylan Callier is a doctor of physical therapy and has traveled for over 7 y...

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on everything that goes into building the educational experience at TravCon! Joining us are Melissa Kynbel, TravCon’s Director of Education, and Jackie Neilly, our Nurse Planner & Speaker Engagement Specialist. Melissa and Jackie share their passion for empowering healthcare travelers through high-quality education, give us a sneak peek into how...

In this special Nurses Month episode, we’re celebrating the heart and soul of travel nursing— live from YouTube —with a dynamic panel from AMN Healthcare. 💙 Tune in to “Passion with a Purpose” as we explore what drives nurses to take their careers on the road, the tools that help them thrive, and the inspiring stories that keep them going. 💡 In This Episode, We Cover: Building strong, supportive...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Roxanne Alexander Jones , Vice President of Global Programs at Global Care Force , to explore how this extraordinary nonprofit is transforming lives across the globe through medical volunteerism. Born from the crisis of COVID-19, Global Care Force now deploys dedicated healthcare volunteers to underserved communities in Ukraine, Egypt, Jordan, Mexico, and...

In this inspiring episode of TravCon’s Travel Nursing & Allied Life Podcast, host Rachel Altum sits down with Tracey Long, founder of BridgesforHealth.org , to explore the life-changing impact of international medical missions. Tracey shares how her organization empowers nurses, students, and allied health professionals to provide compassionate care in underserved communities around the globe....

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Schlottman, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Extended Stay America, to explore how ESA has become a trusted housing resource for travel healthcare professionals across the country. Michael shares details about ESA’s exciting new partnership and their availability on the Marketplace, making it easier than ever for travelers to find reliable, comfortabl...

Finding the perfect stay as a travel healthcare professional just got easier! The Gypsy Nurse is thrilled to welcome Engine as our newest preferred housing partner . In this episode, we chat with Ellis from Engine about how their platform helps travelers find safe, flexible, and hassle-free hotel stays . Learn what makes Engine different, how to book confidently, and why travel healthcare workers...

Taxes can be confusing for travel healthcare professionals, but Joseph Smith from Travel Tax is here to break it all down! In this episode, we dive into essential tax tips for travelers, common misconceptions about tax laws, and how recent changes might impact you. Plus, Joseph shares a sneak peek of his TravCon 2025 session , where he’ll provide even more in-depth tax guidance. Whether you're...

Dating as a travel healthcare worker comes with unique challenges—frequent moves, demanding schedules, and long-distance connections. In this episode, Rachel from The Gypsy Nurse and Brandy Pinkerton from Travel Nurse 101 break down the ins and outs of finding love while on assignment. They discuss: The best places for travel healthcare workers to meet potential partners Common dating challenges a...

Are you ready to lock in your fall and holiday travel assignments? Join us for an exclusive podcast with AMN Healthcare’s panel of experts, as they share insider tips on securing assignments, using the AMN Passport App, and building a successful travel nursing career. Whether you’re new to travel nursing or looking to expand your knowledge, this episode is packed with guidance just for you!     Pa...

In this episode, we sit down with Zac Shephard, a seasoned ICU travel nurse and Aya Healthcare's Nurse Fellow, to explore his fascinating journey from bedside care to his new role enhancing the clinician experience at Aya. With nearly 30 assignments across 20 hospitals, Zac shares his valuable life lessons from the road, how travel nursing shaped his personal and professional life, and the cha...

In this episode, Fusion Medical Staffing showcases how they are reshaping the traveler experience. Members of their Traveler Experience team share their approach to collecting valuable feedback and providing personalized support to travelers on assignment. Get a sneak peek into Fusion Medical Staffing’s upcoming Pathfinder Perks loyalty program and learn how their new app will streamline job searc...