How to Get Started as a Telemetry Travel Nurse
If you love fast-paced environments, data-driven patient care, and staying one step ahead of potential complications, telemetry travel nursing might be right up your alley. This specialty blends critical thinking with hands-on care and offers travel nurses strong demand, competitive pay, and opportunities across the country. Whether you’re a staff nurse thinking about travel or already on the road and ready to specialize, here’s everything you need to know to get started as a telemetry travel nurse. What Does a Telemetry Travel Nurse Do? Telemetry nurses specialize in monitoring patients who require continuous cardiac observation. Using advanced monitoring equipment, telemetry…
5 Tips When Searching for Housing with a Dog
Travel nursing is an extraordinary experience. Traveling with a dog (or three) can make the experience infinitely better! I’m Amber from @shesoutwandering, and I have been traveling for over 3 years with my 3 Bernese Mountain Dogs, @Lovedogs_Traveloften. We have lived in 9 different states while on assignment, and I cannot imagine this journey without them. They have brought me peace, comfort, and laughter after long shifts. They are my best friends, and without them, I believe that life would be a lot less exciting. We are currently living during a pandemic, and options will be limited due to extenuating…
What Your Favorite Pop Culture Character Can Teach You About Assignment Life
Being on travel healthcare assignments, whether you’re a travel nurse, therapist, surgical tech, or allied healthcare worker, takes more than clinical skills in new cities. Interestingly, some of the qualities that make pop culture characters memorable can teach us how to thrive on an assignment. Here’s a fun look at how your favorite characters can inspire while on travel healthcare assignments in 2026. 1. Hermione Granger (Harry Potter) – Planning & Organization Character trait: Hermione is meticulous, prepared, and always has a backup plan. Assignment lesson: Like Hermione, keeping organized schedules, packing strategically, and planning for unexpected challenges can make…
New Year, New Contract: How to Land Your Best Travel Assignment in Q1
The start of a new year brings fresh goals, new travel assignments, renewed motivation, and a chance to reset. For healthcare travelers, January is one of the most strategic times to line up your next assignment! Whether you’re coming off a holiday break or ready to jump into a new contract, Q1 offers unique opportunities that can set the tone for the rest of your year. If you’re thinking about starting a new travel assignment early in the year, here’s what you need to know to make the most of January and land a contract that truly works for you.…
How to Capture Your Travel Healthcare Journey: Simple Tips & Tools
Travel healthcare assignments offer some unique experiences, new cities, teams, and opportunities to grow not only professionally but also personally. Capturing your travel healthcare journey not only helps you remember them but also allows you to reflect on your growth, track your progress, and connect with other healthcare travelers navigating the same lifestyle. You don’t need fancy equipment or hours of editing time. With a smartphone and a simple approach, you can document each assignment in meaningful and fun ways. Here are six simple ways to help you get started capturing your travel healthcare journey: 1. Choose One Platform That…
Fitness Trends Travel Nurses Can Actually Do Between Shifts
As a healthcare traveler, whether you’re a travel nurse, therapist, or allied health traveler, finding consistent time and energy to dedicate to fitness can feel like a luxury. But thanks to social media (especially TikTok and Instagram), there are now accessible, low-barrier workout trends you can squeeze into your downtime between shifts, and many don’t require a gym membership! Here are some of the top trending fitness trends for early 2026 that are both easy and effective. Top Trending Fitness Trends for Early 2026 1. The 6-6-6 Walking Routine One of the most viral TikTok trends right now is the…
Why “Agency Culture” Actually Matters to Travel Nurses (Even If You Think It Doesn’t)
Most travelers don’t choose an agency because of its culture. They choose based on the contract.The location.The rate.The start date. Culture feels almost like a buzzword. It’s something agencies talk about internally, not something that affects your day-to-day life on assignment. Until it does. Because the truth is, agency culture doesn’t show up when everything is going right.It shows up the moment something goes wrong. “I didn’t think it mattered… until it did.” Every experienced traveler has a version of this story. The assignment looked great.The unit seemed fine.The pay was solid. Then: Orientation was rushed Ratios changed Housing fell…
10 Practical Tips for First-Time Travel Nurses
Not everyone knows about being a travel nurse, a unique life path. If this is your first time diving into this line of work, there are a few things that you should know so that you can make the most of it. In this article, we’ll cover different tips for first-time travel nurses that you can apply so that the start of your life as a travel nurse will be a smooth one. 10 Practical Tips for First-Time Travel Nurses 1. Do your research 💻 When you think of being a travel nurse, the thought that occupies you most is…
Winter Reading Bucket List: Cozy Reads, New Releases & Seasonal Favorites
Why Winter Is the Perfect Time to Read Winter is cozy season, with slow mornings, long nights, and quiet moments. Making it the perfect time to curl up with a good book. Whether you’re at your temporary home relaxing, enjoying a drink by the fire, or taking a break during a busy shift, a winter reading bucket list of great books can help you make the most of the season. This list includes a great mixture of cozy classics, atmospheric fiction, new releases, and mood-based picks (think introspective nights, dreamy escapes, or holiday vibes). Our goal for this bucket list…
Travel Hotspots: Where the Jobs (and Money!) Are
Thinking about your next travel assignment? It’s all about balancing where you want to go with where the jobs and best pay are. We’ve dug into the latest Nomad Health job data to find you the perfect match! 2025 Travel Nurse Hotspots: Where the Jobs (and Money!) Are Top States for Job Openings If you’re looking for the sheer volume of travel opportunities, these states are calling: Texas (TX): Takes the top spot nationwide for the highest number of overall RN job openings. A fantastic choice for plenty of opportunities in the Southwest. The Northeast: Massachusetts and Pennsylvania show strong…