Get Ready for TravCon 2024!
Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, NV | September 22-25, 2024
TravCon 2024
TravCon 2023 was an amazing experience! We had a record number of exhibitors and attendees! You don’t want to miss TravCon 2024!
Early Bird tickets and Alumni pricing are open!
Early bird pricing is in effect: register now for only $399
Alumni pricing is valid when used by a valid email address with a promo code
TravCon 2024 In It To Win It Giveaway
TravCon is celebrating everyone who registers early with an “In It To Win It” giveaway.
If you register before February 1, you will have 9 chances to attend either TravCon or the new Traveler Success Bootcamp for free!
One free ticket to each event will be given away every month from January through September.
You only need to register for TravCon to enter the giveaway – do so now to maximize your chances!
If you win, we will refund your purchased ticket for TravCon or the Bootcamp as appropriate.
There’s no price that can be put on the knowledge you will gain at TravCon…whether that is tax strategy to maximize your travel earnings, new skills such as Medical Spanish, or any of the dozens of other topics covered by CE courses that will allow you to meet your annual requirements.
Register now for only $399 – and earn a chance every month over the next 9 months to go to TravCon 2024 for free!
Check Out This Month’s Winners
January’s Winners:
TravCon Admission Ticket:
Katelyn O.
(ER)
Traveler Success Bootcamp Ticket:
Stacey H.
(Radiology)
February’s Winners:
TravCon Admission Ticket:
Danyelle W.
(ICU)
Traveler Success Bootcamp Ticket:
Pamela H.
(Telemetry)
March’s Winners:
TravCon Admission Ticket:
Brandy S.
(PCU/Stepdown)
Traveler Success Bootcamp Ticket:
Charles G.
(Radiology)
TravCon is returning to The Paris Hotel in Las Vegas on September 22-25, 2024! Become more knowledgeable and successful in your travel healthcare career, all while having fun, networking with fellow healthcare professionals, and dancing the night away at our legendary rooftop party at Drai’s!
TravCon is not only a conference; it’s the event of the year for travelers. It offers many opportunities to earn CEs, learn from top professionals in the industry, network with like-minded travelers, and enjoy being celebrated and spoiled by our amazing exhibitors.
Join TGN and 2000+ travelers and 120+ exhibitors for the largest in-person healthcare travel event of the year!
TravCon 2024 Schedule of Events
(subject to change)
Learn more Information about TravCon’s speakers, events, and sessions
Intermediate AWHONN EFM Certification – Single day format
9:00 am- 5:00 pm
AWHONN’s Fetal Heart Monitoring Program is an add-on option to your TravCon conference ticket. This is now a one-day course led by Onika Davis, RN & Patricia Pitts, RN.
Cost: $149
CE Credits: 11
Location: Paris Conference Center
Volunteer Orientation
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This is required for any TravCon volunteer. The orientation will be in the Paris Conference Center & will include a walk-through of the conference area and speaking rooms.
Location: Paris Conference Center
Volunteer & Staff Party
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Be celebrated! TravCon cannot happen without our volunteers. This party is for you to meet your fellow volunteers & the staff that makes TravCon happen! Drinks & snacks are provided – feel free to pop in for a few minutes & say hello!
Cost: Free to all volunteers
Location: Paris Conference Center
Registration Open
8:30 am – 6 pm
Open to Sunday session attendees only until 10 am, then open to all attendees after 10 am. Bring an ID, check-in and get your badge!
Location: Paris Conference Center
Exhibitor Booth Setup
8:00 am – 6 pm
The exhibit hall is open just to the exhibitors so they can set up the booths and get ready for travelers to come on Monday.
Location: Exhibit Hall
Traveler Success BootCamp
9 am – 6:30 pm
- Traveler Success BootCamp is essential for healthcare professionals dreaming about traveling or those in their first few years of traveling. Gain confidence for your first few travel assignments, equipped with the fundamental knowledge you need to thrive. This is an intensive full-day course taught by multiple experts. You’ll walk out feeling empowered and inspired for your traveling career!
Sessions Include:
- The Pros & Cons: What is Traveling Like?
- Basics of Pay – What Are You Worth?
- Tax Awareness
- The Submission Process
- Interview Tips
- It’s All About Credentialling
- Ethics in Healthcare Travel
- Living Your Best Life as a Traveler
Cost: $70-$100 (Includes “Ask an Expert” lunch and an exclusive Cocktail Party)
Contact Hours: Up to 7
Location: Paris Conference Center
Thank you to the Platinum Sponsors for helping us keep the cost so low!
Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals – Basic (beginner level)
9 am – 5 pm
Have you thought about learning Spanish? Would you like to be able to speak medical basics with patients? No prior knowledge of Spanish is required. Learn key phrases to help you connect better to your Spanish-speaking patients. Instructed by Tracey Long RN, PhD, MSN, CCRN.
Cost: $70-$100
CE Credits: Up to 7
Location: Paris Conference Center
NRP Certification
9 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm
This class is for re-certification for those who are current (or who have expired) & are currently working in an area that requires it (delivery & care of newborns).
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) offers education based on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)/American Heart Association (AHA) “Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Emergency Cardiovascular Care: Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines.”
It is designed for any healthcare professional involved in the delivery and care of newborns. This class is for recertification for those who are current or who have expired and currently working in an area that requires it. For those people who have never taken NRP or do not work in an area where it is actively required, this course is NOT recommended.
For specific questions on NRP or AWHONN Certifications, email Patricia.
Instructor: Patricia Pitts, RNC-OB
$45 – Online Cert (Prior to Arrival)
$99 – Hands-on Session (at the conference)
Expert Lunch & Learn (Traveler Success BootCamp Exclusive)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch is provided for Traveler Success BootCamp, and even better: lunch comes with exclusive access to experts this year! Enjoy your lunch while asking all your questions to make sure you have the answers to whatever you need to get your travel career started right.
Cost: Included in Traveler Success BootCamp
Location: Paris Conference Center
Platinum Reception (Traveler Success BootCamp Exclusive)
4:15 pm – 6:00 pm
All the Traveler Success BootCamp attendees get their own exclusive party on Sunday night. This is an awesome way to meet other travelers right at the start of the conference. It comes with cocktails, appetizers, and a chance to meet the Platinum Sponsors before the booths get really busy.
Cost: Included in Traveler Success BootCamp
Location: Paris Conference Center
Exhibitor Orientation (Exhibitors only)
4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
A special thank you reception for our exhibitors. It’s a great chance for you to network with other exhibitors and leaders in the industry. It’s also where we will have your orientation, and it includes drinks and appetizers!
Cost: Free for all exhibitors
Location: Paris Conference Center
Exhibitor Reception (Exhibitors only)
5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
A special thank you reception for our exhibitors. It’s a great chance for you to network with other exhibitors and leaders in the industry. It’s also where we will have your orientation, and it includes drinks and appetizers!
Cost: Free for all exhibitors
Location: Paris Conference Center
Allied/Therapy Reception (Allied & Therapy Travelers only)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A reception meet & greet just for our Allied and Therapy travelers! Held on Sunday evening from 6-8 pm, this is the perfect opportunity to network with fellow allied & therapy travelers before the main event.
Cost: Free & open to all Allied & Therapy travelers
Location: Paris Conference Center
Registration Open
8 am – 5 pm
Bring an ID, check-in and get your badge!
Location: Paris Conference Center
Exhibit Hall Open
8 am – 5 pm
We have almost 120 exhibitors that fill the exhibit hall with creative booths, activities, and prizes. Our exhibit hall is unlike any other conference; it’s an experience all on its own. The exhibitors are all here because they want to meet you, the travelers. They all have something unique to offer, and there are so many amazing services and people to network with here. We make sure you’re connected with the best and most innovative companies and services out there today for travelers.
Breakfast
8 am – 9:45 am
Buffet-style breakfast is on the house. Come to the exhibit hall to have some breakfast and coffee before your first full day of learning from amazing experts and connect with other travelers and exhibitors.
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Exhibit Hall
TravCon Morning Yoga
8 am – 9 am
Who said Vegas can’t be about health and wellness? Not us! Join us for a relaxing yoga session before the conference day begins. Led by Mark Zajac, PT traveler and long-time yoga instructor.
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Paris Conference Center
BLS, ACLS & PALS Certifications
10 am – 4 pm
Renew your certifications while attending TravCon. The online portions must be completed prior to arrival. Register for a testing time in your registration account, bring your printed certificate, and our instructors will be conducting the Skills Sessions (parts 2 & 3) and get you signed off.
This is a quick, convenient, and LOW STRESS way for you to stay current on these certifications.
Cost: $49 for BLS, $99 for ACLS, & $109 for PALS, plus the cost of the AHA pre-test per their website
AHA website link for the online portion
Location: Paris Conference Center
Concurrent Sessions
10 am – 4 pm
Day one of the amazing experts in the travel healthcare field to choose from across many stages. Most sessions come with CE/Contact Hour credits. Make sure you scan your badge each day!
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Paris Conference Center
General Traveling Topics:
- KEYNOTE: How can you Laugh at that? A closer look at the use of Humor in Healthcare
- The Impact of Technology on Travelers: The Good, Bad & Ugly
- How to Find Housing while Avoiding Scams
- Strikes & Rapid Response Assignments: What Travelers Need to Know
- Health Insurance Options for Travelers
- Resilience & Self-Care in Travel
- Becoming a Travel Nurse in Canada
- Traveling with Families
- Mental Matters: An Introduction to Meditation & Mindfulness
Financial Topics:
- Personal Finance for Healthcare Travelers
- Tips & Tricks: How to Negotiate your Pay
- Leveraging Travel Income: Creating Financial Independence
Tax Topics:
- Tax Basics for Travelers
- Tax Homes Demystified
Multi-State, International Taxes, & Remote Work - Tax Homes: What Can be Defended in Audits
- Per Diem and Reimbursements
- Independent Contracting and Wage Lawsuits
Allied/Therapy Topics:
- Introduction to Case Management
- Allied Health Market Trends
- Side Hustles while on Contract
Clinical Topics:
- 60 Clinical Pearls in 60 Minutes
- EKG Essentials: The ABC’s of basic rhythm interpretation
- Conquering your Fear of Treating Pediatric Patients
- Countering Clinician Burnout
- Ventilator Management 101
- Rhythm is a Dancer: Quick Tips for Rhythm ID
- Life Below Zero: Treatment of Cold Emergencies
- Best Practices for Handling Clinical Incidents & Unsafe Situations: Panel Discussion
Résumé Center
10 am – 4 pm
A travel healthcare résumé is quite different than a permanent healthcare résumé. Don’t worry – we have a whole station dedicated to helping you stand out by having exactly the type of résumé that agencies and hiring directors are looking for. This resource is definitely one to check out!
**Tip: Bring your current résumé with you – on paper or USB stick – so the experts can work from what you have.
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Paris Conference Center
Lunch
12 pm – 2 pm
A delicious lunch that is buffet style is free for all attendees! Come to the exhibit hall to get food and join a table to meet other travelers during this time. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available.
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Exhibit Hall
Monday’s Networking Event
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A great way to wrap up your first conference day! Enjoy cocktails & appetizers & make plans for dinner with fellow travelers and recruiters. You’ve got so much to talk about & share – grab a friend & enjoy your evening!
Cost: Included with ticket for all attendees & exhibitors
Location: Paris Conference Center Exhibit Hall
TravCon Morning Yoga
8 am – 9 am
Who said Vegas can’t be about health and wellness? Not us! Join us for a before the conference for a morning yoga session.
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Paris Conference Center
Supplies: Yoga mats & instructor provided
Registration Open
9 am – 5 pm
Bring an ID, check-in and get your badge!
Location: Paris Conference Center
Exhibit Hall Open
9 am – 3 pm
We have almost 120 exhibitors that fill the exhibit hall with creative booths, activities, and prizes. Our exhibit hall is not like any other conference; it is an experience all on its own. The exhibitors are all here because they want to meet you, the travelers. They all have something unique to offer you, and there are so many amazing services and people to network with here. We make sure you’re connected with the best and most innovative companies and services out there today for travelers.
Breakfast
9 am -10:30 am
Breakfast buffet style is on the house. Come to the exhibit hall and have breakfast and coffee before your first full day of learning from amazing experts and connecting with other travelers and exhibitors.
Concurrent Sessions
10 am – 5 pm
Day two of amazing experts in the travel healthcare field to choose from across many stages. Most sessions come with CE credits. Make sure you scan your badge each day so you can get credit for CEs.
- State of the Healthcare Travel Market
- The Culture of Fatigue & Staying Healthy on the Night Shift
- Design the Traveler Life and Lifestyle you want
- Medical Mission Trips: What to know before you go
- Traveling in an RV: Is it Right for you?
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare: Panel Discussion
- Avoiding Pitfalls: Navigating the Nurse Licensure Compact
- Trust Me, I’m Lying: The Problems of Science in Healthcare
- Legal Documentation: Chart like your Livelihood Depends on it!
- Creating Healthy Habits amidst the Chaotic Life of a Traveler
- Difficult Assignments: Know When to Hold & When to Fold
- FIRE! Reach Your Goals: Personal, Financial & Career
- Financial Basic Training – Simplify Your Spending and Saving Strategies
- Retire your Student Loans Once and For All
- Personal Finance for Healthcare Travelers
- Tax Basics for Travelers
- Tax Homes Demystified
- Tax Homes: What Can be Defended in Audits
- Multi-State, International Taxes, & Remote Work
- Per Diem and Reimbursements
- Independent Contracting and Wage Lawsuits
- Open Tax Q&A
- Understanding Allied Interstate Compact Licensure (OT, PT, SLP)
- Navigating Lab licensure and more
- Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Workplace
- Caring for Dementia Patients: Clinical Updates
- Lactation Support: An Intro for Clinicians
- Rhythm is a Dancer: Quick Tips for Rhythm ID
- Working at a Critical Access Hospital
- Trauma Case Studies: From Scene to Rehab
- The Pox Family
- Things that matter (and a few that don’t)
BLS, ACLS & PALS Certifications
10 am – 3 pm
Renew your certifications while attending TravCon. The online portions must be completed prior to arrival. Register for a testing time in your registration account, bring your printed certificate, and our instructors will conduct the Skills Sessions (parts 2 & 3) and get you signed off.
This is a quick, convenient, and LOW STRESS way for you to stay current on these certifications.
Cost: $49 for BLS, $99 for ACLS, & $109 for PALS, plus the cost of the AHA pre-test per their website
AHA website link for the online portion
Location: Paris Conference Center
Résumé Center
10 am – 4 pm
A travel healthcare resume is quite a bit different than a permanent healthcare resume. Don’t worry, We have a whole station dedicated to helping you stand out by having exactly the type of resume that agencies and hiring directors are looking for. This resource is definitely one to check out!
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Paris Conference Center
Lunch
12 pm – 2 pm
A delicious lunch that is buffet style is free for all attendees! Come to the exhibit hall, get food, and join a table to meet other travelers during this time.
Cost: Included with ticket
Location: Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall Closed
3 pm
While educational sessions remain open, the exhibit hall closes for the event.
Legendary AfterParty
8 pm- 11 pm
This is truly the AfterParty that everyone talks about. Be celebrated and feel like a celebrity as you enjoy your night on the rooftop of the hottest club in Vegas. It is exclusively rented out just for this conference! It comes with an open bar and a live DJ. Wear your dancing shoes and a party outfit, and have a blast with all of your new friends.
Cost: Included with ticket- Bring your conference badge for entry.
Location: Drai’s Nightclub
Thank you to the AfterParty Sponsors!
Core MedStaff, Fidé, Malone Healthcare, Medical Solutions, Medely, OneStaff Medical, Premier Healthcare Staffing Solutions, Prime Time Healthcare, & Titan Medical Group
Farewell Brunch
10 am – 12:30 pm
Ah, another amazing year at TravCon has come to an end. This is a great way to say goodbye to all your old and new friends and have some delicious breakfast and coffee before you get on your flights and head home! No reservation needed – this is a rolling brunch.
Cost: Included with ticket– Bring your conference badge for entry
Location: Paris Conference Center
Thank you to the Brunch Sponsors! Core MedStaff & Fidé
Medical Spanish for Healthcare Professionals – Intermediate
9 am – 2 pm
This 4-hour workshop will provide healthcare providers with a review of basic Spanish grammar and pronunciation. This course is for those who already have a good foundation of basic Spanish and who want to expand their vocabulary and conversational skills in a variety of medical settings. The intermediate course will expand your vocabulary and use complex sentences in medical conversations. ***Time will be given to attend the Farewell Brunch.
**This class requires 2 or more years of Spanish learning
Cost: $59
CE Credits: 4 for most professions
Location: Paris Conference Center
NRP Certification
9 am – 12 pm
This class is for re-certification for those who are current (or who have expired) & are currently working in an area that requires it (delivery & care of newborns).
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) offers education based on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)/American Heart Association (AHA) “Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Emergency Cardiovascular Care: Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines.”
It is designed for any healthcare professional involved in the delivery and care of newborns. This class is for recertification for those who are current or who have expired and currently working in an area that requires it. For those people who have never taken NRP or do not work in an area where it is actively required, this course is NOT recommended.
For specific questions on NRP or AWHONN Certifications, email Patricia.
Instructor: Patricia Pitts, RNC-OB
$45 – Online Cert (Prior to Arrival)
$99 – Hands on Session (at conference)
CPI “Blue Card” Certification
9 am – 4 pm
CPI is a nonviolent crisis intervention training designed to teach best practices for managing difficult situations and disruptive behaviors. This is an add-on option to your TravCon conference ticket. This course is instructed by HealthTrust Workforce Solutions.
Cost: $79 (it’s usually $1,100 dollars to take this course!)
CE Credits: 6
Location: Paris Conference Center
A big Thank You to HealthTrust Workforce Solutions for providing this course at such an affordable price!
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