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| From Travel OT to Global Impact: Kaylee Earll's Journey with Mercy Ships | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:18:10 | |
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 living and working on a hospital ship, and how her experiences have reshaped both her career and her perspective on healthcare. From unforgettable patient stories to practical advice for anyone considering medical missions, this conversation offers an inspiring look at how healthcare professionals can use their skills to make a global impact. Whether you're a travel healthcare professional, someone interested in humanitarian work, or simply looking for a story that reminds you why you chose healthcare in the first place, this episode is for you. About Our Guest Kaylee Earll, OT, is an occupational therapist with a passion for bringing healing to underserved communities around the world. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and her Master of Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University. For the past nine years, she's worked as a traveling occupational therapist, building diverse clinical experience while pursuing opportunities to serve. Kaylee has volunteered multiple times with Mercy Ships, serving aboard both the Africa Mercy and the Global Mercy in the Rehabilitation Department. Outside of healthcare, she enjoys photography, hiking, and exploring new places with friends. | |||
| Why TravCon Matters for Recruiters & Clinicians with TNAA | TotalMed | 13 Sep 2025 | 00:24:44 | |
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 between recruiters and clinicians. You’ll also hear insider tips for first-time attendees, favorite TravCon memories, and what keeps both sides of the travel healthcare world coming back year after year. Whether you’re a recruiter, clinician, or just curious about the travel healthcare community, this conversation is packed with insights, stories, and reasons why TravCon is the place to be. 👉 Don’t miss out—join us at TravCon 2025! Get your ticket here: https://events.travcon.org/2025/begin?ref=TravSocial | |||
| Travel Nurse Taxes Uncovered: Expert Tips with Joseph Smith from Travel Tax | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:32:51 | |
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 new to travel healthcare or a seasoned pro, this episode will help you navigate taxes with confidence! | |||
| Hospital Sheets & Giggles, Talking with Comedian & KeyNote Speaker Brenda Elsagher | 29 Jun 2021 | 00:21:34 | |
Meet this year's KeyNote Speaker Brenda Elsagher -- an international speaker, author, & comedian! Find out her background when jumping into becoming a comedian and the science behind laughter in medicine. | |||
| Medical Missions in Nepal, Haiti, Dominican Republic & Morocco | 22 Jun 2021 | 00:28:33 | |
Ana Wilkinson - the Dancing Nurse - shares her experiences with Medical Missions and what's it's like to join one. | |||
| Four Health Insurance Options for Travel Nurses | 15 Jun 2021 | 00:20:49 | |
Shari describes the 4 types of health insurance that are available to healthcare travelers, and which ones are impacted by pre-existing conditions. | |||
| Fusion Marketplace: Is the industry moving towards transparency? | 08 Jun 2021 | 00:36:54 | |
Today, agencies are displaying their jobs more publicly, with pay details and location details for all to see. | |||
| The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Social Media | 03 Jun 2021 | 00:16:43 | |
The dangers of posting on social media can extend far further than you ever thought. Cyndi & Tricia talk about real life examples from travelers that posted seemingly funny posts (or not) and ended up losing their jobs. | |||
| International Service Learning and Leverage Your Travel Nurse Lifestyle | 25 May 2021 | 00:25:34 | |
Travel Nurses and allied clinicians have a lifestyle that allows them to shape their careers where their passions lead him. Dr. Tracey Long talks about big take-aways for starting your personal business and participating in international services!
Get in touch with Dr. Tracey Long at the conference this year and also find her at https://lifelonglearningeducation.com/ or email her at longforhome@gmail.com
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Healthcare Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast/ | |||
| What it's like to have Covid Leaving Your Staff Job & Staying Fit on the Road | 18 May 2021 | 00:34:00 | |
Ana Wilkinson - known as 'The Dancing Nurse' with her groovin' moves she shares with her patients - has recently joined the ranks of travel nurses. Her first three assignments were epic - New York at the start of Covid, Texas at the height of their Covid surge, and Texas in their once-in-a-lifetime winter storm. | |||
| AMN Leaders Talk Technology & Meeting Traveler Needs | 11 May 2021 | 00:36:52 | |
AMN is a market leader in our industry and more travelers work with AMN than any other company. They own MSPs and VMS's and have travel brands for allied, nursing and therapy. They are huge! | |||
| Job Market Update for Healthcare Travelers | 04 May 2021 | 00:19:17 | |
Maddie Landstrom from Fusion Medical Staffing brings us an update on the travel market both in the nursing and allied fields. If travelers went permanent in a staff job, now is a great time to get back into the market! Find out what areas are hot for nurses and therapy travelers. | |||
| Why Can't I Have: 1st Day Insurance, Compact Licenses & More! | 27 Apr 2021 | 00:15:25 | |
Tricia & Cyndi are discussing the questions of the day including medical insurance, compact licenses, guaranteed hours and more! | |||
| Love on the Road: Navigating Dating as a Travel Healthcare Worker | 28 Feb 2025 | 00:53:53 | |
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:
Whether you’re looking for a serious relationship or just curious about dating while traveling, this episode offers practical advice and real-world insights to help you navigate love on the go. Tune in now! 🎧❤️ | |||
| University Professor Gives a Clinical Pearl for Treating Those with Autism: Interview with Dr. Otty | 20 Apr 2021 | 00:08:00 | |
Autism is no longer a childhood only disorder as our young patients become young adults. Dr. Otty is a Researcher and Professor at Touro University of Nevada and takes a special interest in the diagnosis of Autism. | |||
| Healthcare Travel Couple Turned World Travelers & Entrepreneurs | 13 Apr 2021 | 00:32:30 | |
Kim & Erran G are a dynamic travel couple who are healthcare travelers in the radiology world. Kim is a travel sonographer, and Erran is in Interventional Radiology.
They have been traveling for over 8 years and share some of their experiences with us. They have a website full of great information for healthcare travelers, and have also built a 'Travelers School' which allows budding travelers online courses on how to travel in healthcare. | |||
| Info on Vaccine Contracts & How Travel Agencies Say 'Thank You!' | 06 Apr 2021 | 00:12:49 | |
This week we are talking about vaccine assignments later in this episode so stay tuned for that. We're also bringing you an example of how travel companies like to show appreciation for their healthcare travelers so stay tuned for that! | |||
| Why are there so many closed jobs on job boards?! (And more!) | 30 Mar 2021 | 00:33:30 | |
Why are there so many closed jobs are on job boards?
Why does a traveler submit to a job and it can feel like a black hole?
Why can’t travelers see full details about a job instantly?
Why don’t recruiters know simple things like our scrub colors?
How many travel jobs open and close each day?
How any new travel job come in each month?
Find out on this episode with Laura and Ron! | |||
| Cancel Culture? Travel Nurse Contracts | 23 Mar 2021 | 00:15:54 | |
Nurse contract cancellations are on the rise now that pandemic hospitalizations are declining. As a result, many travel nurse contracts are being cancelled. Do travelers have any options to protect against cancellations? Find out in this episode. | |||
| Travel Without Sacrificing Your Career: Be an Elite Travel Therapist | 16 Mar 2021 | 00:11:04 | |
Have a family, have a career, or travel -- sounds like a pick two. Dr. Stephen Stockhausen and his wife Ellen show that you can have it all!
Listen as we talk about crushing the an old rumor that clings to travel culture and the idea of being valuable, top class clinician.
Find the travel family at http://ptadventures.com/
On Instagram @ptadventures_
And their popular course https://ptadventures.thinkific.com/courses/elite-level-travel
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Healthcare Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast.
Get your conference ticket on our website www.travcon.org and join us in Vegas in September!" | |||
| How to Build a Brand on Social Media | 09 Mar 2021 | 00:18:10 | |
This episode focuses on how to build your own brand on social media - whatever it may be. So many times we are held back not knowing where to start, so Julia Kuhn from The Traveling Traveler gives you specific tools to use and grow with.
Julia talks about the value of creating content on your chosen medium, and then moving on to growing your social media presence once you have narrowed down your niche and mission. She talks about different options there are to host your content, how to decide on your mission, and how she got started in her ventures.
Julia encourages you to start small, and not to worry about having all the puzzle pieces to be in place before starting. She recommends several tools that are time savers and creative tools to help design her artwork. These include:
htttps://www.canva.com
https://www.planoly.com
Scheduling on Facebook's business page option
More advanced artwork can be done in Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html
If you'd like to write an article for the TravCon Hub www.travcon.org/blog/ email Julia@travcon.org
Julia gives us a sneak peak into what she is working on this year, and what she is planning to launch specifically for travelers later this year. You can find more information on Julia or traveling therapists:
Website www.thetravelingtraveler.com.
Instagram handle: @thetravelingtraveler
FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1448521798747444
TikTok: JuliaKuhnSLP
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Healthcare Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast.
Get your conference ticket on our website www.travcon.org and join us in Vegas in September! | |||
| What to Expect with a New Travel Company | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:21:14 | |
What should I expect when on-boarding to a new facility? Sean Purcell & Taylor Cieslik from OneStaff Medical talk about what they discuss with travelers new to their company. What points are important, and what they do to get all travelers on the same page.
Getting paid on time is important! Sean & Taylor give insight into what they need from travelers to get their paychecks ready, and what they do to make it happen. OneStaff has a new payroll system that makes it easier for travelers to upload their hours and information directly to payroll, reducing errors and missed hours.
To connect with Sean or Taylor at OneStaff, you can find them through their website: www.onestaffmedical.com, on Facebook, Instagram, or by email: Sean: SPurcell@onestaffmedical.com & Taylor: TCieslik@onestaffmedical.com. You can also call OneStaff Medical and ask for Sean or Taylor.
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Healthcare Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast.
Get your conference ticket on our website www.travcon.org and join us in Vegas in September! | |||
| They raised $34 million! Learn what they are building for travel healthcare | 23 Feb 2021 | 00:32:52 | |
Tech is changing the travel industry! Alexi G. Nazem is the Co-Founder and CEO of Nomad. They are a technology driven healthcare staffing company, meaning they are building a staffing agency that is inspired by companies like Airbnb and Kayak.
They show job information in real time for the traveler, without the traveler needing to depend or wait on a human to learn about jobs or to request to submit.
Alexi is rethinking the experience of travelers! His company has raised millions of dollars from venture capitalists to grow and develop this resource quickly.
This episode is worth listening to for everyone (staffing agencies and travelers) to help expand our minds on what this industry will most likely look like in the future.
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Healthcare Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast.
Get your conference ticket on our website www.travcon.org and join us in Vegas in September! | |||
| The Travel Nurse Bucket List | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:19:22 | |
Travel nurses typically have a bucket list that motivates them to travel. While everyone's is different, many bucket lists include:
Freedom to see other places/countries
Earning better money
Being off for the holidays
Preventing burnout
Find out what's on Tricia and Cyndi's lists and how those things can change from year to year.
What's on your bucket list for healthcare traveling? Leave us a comment below.
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Healthcare Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast.
Get your conference ticket on our website www.travcon.org and join us in Vegas in September! | |||
| Securing your Fall and Holiday Assignments with AMN Healthcare | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:31:47 | |
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! ParticipantsSaundra Vild, DVP of Training Bio: Saundra is the Divisional Vice President of Training for the Nurse Division at AMN Healthcare. Through her ability to connect with her clinicians and give guidance and support, she grew quickly and soon transitioned into a leadership role. She has continued to contribute to the success of the organization by training recruiters on how to build connections with nurses and grow their own desks.
Kendall Jacobs, Director of Coverage, Nursing
Bio: Kendall has had the pleasure of being part of the AMN team for 6 years now! Currently, she is the Director of Coverage in Account Management and Recruitment, where I get to do what I love—supporting our incredible clinicians, clients, and local communities. I call Denver, CO home, where I live with my wonderful fiancé and our mischievous dog, Stella, who keeps us on our toes! When I’m not working, you can usually find me with my nose in a book, running around the lake, hitting the trails, or attempting to conquer the slopes as I learn to ski.
Molly Gilkison Molly has been with AMN as a recruiter for a little over four years and absolutely loves it! Her favorite part is working alongside talented healthcare professionals to find them the perfect fit and build long-lasting relationships. Trust and transparency are so important to her as a recruiter. She also shares the love of traveling with our AMN Healthcare nurses, and she has lived in Louisville, San Diego, and St. Petersburg. Molly is a huge animal lover as well! She has a 5-year-old pom-a-poo and a 4-month-old kitty. Molly can’t wait to answer any questions and provide support during this live Q&A! | |||
| Achieve Fitness Goals on the Road with this Strategy | 09 Feb 2021 | 00:06:22 | |
Hit your health and fitness goals without feeling terrible! Meet the former figure competitor, coach, and new mother: Alex McCoy. Catch her biggest tip in this episode to stay healthier on the round despite all our challenges as travelers! Also find her supportive and body positive community on FB at Fit Travel Life, or on her website www.fittravellife.net
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Healthcare Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast.
Get your conference ticket on our website www.travcon.org and join us in Vegas in September! | |||
| A Must-Know Housing Option for Travel Nurses & Allied | 02 Feb 2021 | 00:18:17 | |
What's the most stressful part of life for travel nurses, travel therapists, and all travel healthcare? Many say finding housing and it can easily make or break an assignment!
Extended Stay America has been busy during the pandemic upgrading many of their hotels across the country, building new locations, and adding in extra features.
Find out what improvements Extended Stay has done this past year, and what they have to offer those who stay with them. They offer a hefty discount to healthcare travelers through many of the travel agencies, and an additional discount code that is active all year for healthcare professionals is: EANUR on their website www.extendedstayamerica.com
To see the pictures of the upgrades on the video portion of this podcast, you can watch on our YouTube channel:
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Healthcare Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast.
Get your conference ticket on our website www.travcon.org and join us in Vegas in September! | |||
| The Ideal Hustle for Healthcare Travelers | 26 Jan 2021 | 00:24:22 | |
Today we talk with Sherry Rendell, an ED/PACU travel RN who sells Medicare Insurance Supplement plans in her spare time. This is a specialty that is ideal for any medical professional as they are already familiar with how the medical system generally works.
Find out what's involved to get certified and licensed to do this type of work, and what it's like to be a medicare insurance representative. Sherry talks about the types of calls she receives, what knowledge you need, and what it's like to manage many clients from year to year.
Sherry also lets you know how much you'll be paid each time to sell a policy, and what you continue to collect month-to-month on passive income.
For more information on being a medicare insurance agent, look up your state's license requirements for a Health and Life Agent License. Every state uses different terminology - in Florida it's a 2-15 license, in other states they label it differently. If you would like to contact Sherry directly, her email is Sherry1126rn@gmail.com.
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Healthcare Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast | |||
| The future of jobs, bill rates (and more) in 2021! | 19 Jan 2021 | 00:10:43 | |
Happy New Year and happy wild year ahead for travelers!
This episode will take about the future of our industry and trends for 2021.
Who will have lots more jobs in 2021?
Who will have awesome pay for 2021?
Who are the NEW specialties that will be able to travel this year?
What settings are the therapists going to be needed in?
What about strike in 2021?
Who is going to quit and have crazy turn over this year?
Find out on this episode of Traveler Trends with Laura Latimer
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Healthcare Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast.
Get your conference ticket on our website www.travcon.org and join us in Vegas in September! | |||
| Is the Money Worth It? | 12 Jan 2021 | 00:24:57 | |
Tricia & Cyndi explore some some issues that have been occurring on assignments. There are risks when accepting an assignment you aren't qualified for one of those risks is to your license. Recently a patient died when a nurse took a patient she may not have been trained adequately for. Find out more about that situation.
Did you know that some hospitals will make you a DNR (Do Not Return) if you leave to be a traveler? There are also rules limiting returning to the same facility as a traveler. These vary from facility to facility but can impact your travels.
How important is malpractice insurance? Tricia & Cyndi talk about some things to consider when choosing to carry this insurance and what they recommend.
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Healthcare Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast | |||
| 5 Predictions in 2021 for Healthcare Travelers | 06 Jan 2021 | 00:06:24 | |
For 2021, we have 5 predictions for the Healthcare Travel Industry to share with you. We’ll circle back to these predictions at the end of the year and see how accurate we were.
Listen in to hear our predictions on:
1) Pay rates for travelers
2) Remote Work Opportunities
3) The Conference Industry
4) The Covid Vaccine
5) The Demand for Healthcare Travelers
What are your predictions for 2021? Leave us a comment below.
At TravCon, we're very optimistic that 2021 will be the year to celebrate the traveler. We’re excited to bring everyone back together again at the Travelers Conference this September 26th - 29th in Las Vegas. So many of our exhibitors are excited to give back to the travelers who have worked so hard all year, and the travelers are hoping to finally get back to their family reunion!
We also have a monthly trivia night hosted by Dylan Callier which has been really popular. It’s a lot of fun and open to any traveler that would like to join. Email Dylan@travcon.org to get the invite link for the next event.
As always, you can find out more information about us and our conference on our website TravCon.org. We invite you to subscribe to our podcast on our website, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Email us at podcast@travcon.org if you would like to be a guest on our show, or just leave a comment.
We’d love to hear from you! | |||
| Government Contract Tips from a CEO Nurse | 29 Dec 2020 | 00:11:33 | |
Meet the CEO of Medical Staffiing Solutions, LLC and Rapid Staff: Melanie Theriac. After talking about Hawaii contracts and other destination locations in previous TravCon sessions, Melanie is returning to share her tips for those interested in government contracts.
Traditionally, the Background Check is something that takes time and must be planned. With COVID-19, now Rapid Response contracts are available. Listen to some quick pearls here before catching her next session "Working in Government Facilities" at TravCon 2021 in September.
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Healthcare Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast/ and www.TravCon.org | |||
| International Trips with Travel Nurses + Contracts Away from the Bedside | 22 Dec 2020 | 00:21:04 | |
Jonathan Pierre is a travel nurse in California who is enjoying his newest contract away from the bedside! Find out why he's loving it, and what travel options might be out there for you.
Jonathan is also the founder of Med Travel Hub which brings travel nurses, travel therapists, and any other type of medical traveler together to enjoy fun, organized international trips. Share experiences with others who understand your lifestyle! Find out how to join in on the next international trip with travelers.
For more information on Med Travel Hub, visit the website at www.medtravelhub.com or the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/youreinthehub
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Healthcare Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast/ and www.TravCon.org | |||
| End Your Credentialling Headaches | 15 Dec 2020 | 00:11:55 | |
John Modica from Kamana talks about a new way of managing all your credentials: keeping them digitally all in one place, and still easy to find & send securely to a recruiter or company when needed. Having everything in one place makes it easier to keep track of expiration dates, whether you are currently traveling or in a permanent position.
John also shares how Kamana keeps your information secure when transmitting, as security is a top concern for him.
You can find out more about Kamana on their website www.KamanaHealth.com.
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference for Healthcare Travelers. Find all the episodes and more at www.travcon.org/podcast/ and www.TravCon.org | |||
| Myths & Facts in Travel Nursing | 08 Dec 2020 | 00:07:34 | |
On Tricia & Cyndi's episode of Facts & Myths, they address the dream of 'getting rich' as a traveler: What's true, what's not true, what to expect, and what factors affect the pay rates of an assignment. There are so many factors to think about with pay rates and they vary greatly with every assignment.
Crisis contracts are another type of contract that can be available up based on demand and specialty. These contracts can vary in length and rates which Tricia & Cyndi address.
They also discuss some of the possible reasons for contract cancellations, who's to blame (or not to blame), who's in control of the situation and why, and what your best options are if it happens.
Please email us for ideas on further episodes, questions, or comments to podcast@travcon.org
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference specifically for Healthcare Travelers. For more information find us at www.TravCon.org | |||
| Journey of an ICU RN: Zac's Insights on Travel Nursing and Building a Fulfilling Career | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:30:08 | |
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 challenges he faced during the pandemic. Tune in as Zac discusses the evolving landscape of travel nursing, why Aya’s flexibility is a game-changer, and his advice for those embarking on their first travel assignment. | |||
| Travel Taxes: The Big Tip to Get Started | 01 Dec 2020 | 00:14:55 | |
Joseph Smith is the head of TravelTax and is the number 1 person in the business of travel taxes. In this episode we talk about the recent big changes in 2018 and how it changed the fame for us travelers. Joseph also shares his history in becoming a tax expert and being involved with TravCon since Day 1!
At the end we talk about the one thing to do in order to get ready for a ""new world"" when beginning as a travel nurse and allied professional: preparation.
Leave us comments or questions below, or email us at www.travcon.org/podcast/. Please help us out by rating us on your podcast! You can also find out more about TravCon at www.TravCon.org | |||
| Patricia Pitts on Education Cruises & 2 Traveler Tips | 24 Nov 2020 | 00:16:23 | |
Career travel nurse Patricia Pitts shares her wisdom and volunteerism in the healthcare community. She founded the
Maternal Infant International Project which has helped decrease the maternal infant death rate in her home country of Guyana, South America through high risk OB education, CPR, ACLS & PALS training.
She's also started her own travel agency during her off time: Majestic1 Vacations International LLC - providing vacation, education & certification opportunities at vacation destinations. OB Nurses Cruise & Learn Education Series is just one of those events covering topics for L&D, antepartum, post partum, ob pacu, ob emergency & newborn nurses. Legal topics are also covered. These events offer CEs.
Lastly, Patricia shares two tips that are super important for the success of travelers.
Links discussed in episode:
Maternal & Infant International Project Corp
www.maternalinfantproject.org
Travel Nurse Links LLC
Linking Travelers to Education, Certification & Vacation Opportunities
www.travelnurselinks.com
Majestic1Vacations International LLC
Specializing in World Wide Group Vacations by Land Air & Sea www.majestic1vacations.com
Facebook Groups:
Maternal Infant Project https://www.facebook.com/maternalinfantproject/
Labor & Delivery OB Travelers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1059408420750631/
Travel Nurse Links
https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelnurselinks
OB Nurses Cruise & Learn
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference specifically for Healthcare Travelers. For more information find us at www.TravCon.org | |||
| What companies do for travelers behind the scenes | 17 Nov 2020 | 00:18:04 | |
Eric Katz has been a recruiter for many years with Healthtrust Workforce Solutions and shares the behind-the-scene look at what his company does for travelers. Credentialling is a major pain point for traveler nurses (and all types of healthcare travelers), and many don't realize how large a job it is to manage the ongoing issue of keeping up with current licenses for facility submittals.
Eric talks about the specific credentials and how they can be managed differently from one agency to another. He also shares how little details can make the difference in having a traveler's submission be accepted or rejected.
Eric's tip relates to traveling in HCA Healthcare managed facilities and shares the top three assets their facilities look for in a traveler. And even if you don't have those particular experiences, there are other things a traveler can do to put themselves ahead of the pack for a travel position.
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference specifically for Healthcare Travelers. For more information find us at www.TravCon.org | |||
| The cost, the behind the scenes secrets, & the future of credentialing | 10 Nov 2020 | 00:33:41 | |
John Modica and Dave Dworschak ,the founders of Kamana, talk with Laura about the future of credentialing!
Staffing agencies, want to make sure you are keeping up with tech and trends?? This is the podcast to not miss!
Travelers, want to make sure you know what is ahead and how to protect your data and get submitted faster? Curious on how much it costs an agency to onboard you before you start? This is the episode for that!
You can find out more about Kamana on their website www.KamanaHealth.com.
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference specifically for Healthcare Travelers. For more information find us at www.TravCon.org | |||
| Why Be A Healthcare Traveler? | 03 Nov 2020 | 00:12:18 | |
Tricia & Cyndi talk about the different reasons someone would want to be a travel nurse or allied/therapy traveler. From adventure, to varied experience at work and locations, to increased financial benefits there can be a lot of great reasons to travel as a healthcare provider. They discuss the various challenges - paying double for living expenses, not finding the available jobs etc, to the various benefits of adventure, excitement, exploring the country, and paying off extra bills.
They talk about the qualities necessary to be a successful and happy traveler, and the factors one needs to consider when contemplating jumping into a travel assignment. They give you an idea on things to expect on assignment, and what tools you can bring to the table.
Most importantly, they talk about what NOT to say when you're on assignment!!
Good resources for travelers:
Travel Nursing Newbies Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelNursingNewbies
Highway Hypodermics - a book on travel nursing and is a great reference. Authors are Epstein Larue/Kay Slane, Joseph Smith from TravelTax & Aaron Highfill with International Traveling
Newbie BootCamp at the Travelers Conference: www.TravCon.org
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference specifically for Healthcare Travelers. For more information find us at www.TravCon.org | |||
| COVID-19 & Travel Healthcare: The Big Take Away | 27 Oct 2020 | 00:06:33 | |
Infectious Disease Update is a TravCon session that was brought back by popular demand! Little did we know how relevant our 2019 decision would be.
In this episode, Dylan talks with Aaron Highfill about his history and exposure with ""tropical diseases."" Aaron's one big take away from his upcoming session is ""Everything is going to change after COVID-19.""
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| A Legal Resource for Travelers in Need | 22 Oct 2020 | 00:14:07 | |
Phil Light is a long-time RN traveler who saw the need for a professional association for healthcare travelers back when it was sorely needed. He created the non-profit association PanTravelers which offers legal support to all healthcare travelers through the services of an attorney on retainer.
Over the years he has helped travelers caught in difficult legal situations. Sometimes just a legal letter is enough to clear things up, but other times a much more lengthy process is called for.
Travel Nurses and Allied Therapists don't have a lot of resources at their disposal, especially if they move around to different travel companies over the years. PanTravelers is available to members (at a low cost for a lifetime membership) to be a legal resource should they find themselves in need.
You can find more information on PanTravelers at www.PanTravelers.org.
This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference specifically for Healthcare Travelers. For more information find us at www.TravCon.org | |||
| Recruiter Tip from Alyssa | 13 Oct 2020 | 00:11:12 | |
Alyssa is a senior recruiter with TotalMed Staffing and has worked with many healthcare travelers over the years. She talks about how recruiters are frequently updating travelers' resumes and paperwork so it's as up to date as possible. Travelers don't always realize how much work their recruiters are doing for them behind the scenes so it nice to highlight this.
Alyssa's tip to help her travelers is to have them prioritize their preference on positions. If there are 20 open jobs for them, they will have a better chance of getting a position if they narrow them down to a just a few, so their recruiter can follow up on those positions and help get them through to the manager.
You can find Alyssa at www.TotalMed.com, and at TravCon this coming September in Las Vegas.
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| The 4 Technologies that will Change our Industry | 06 Oct 2020 | 00:19:02 | |
Laura Latimer is the head of Brand at TravCon, and has been on the TravCon committee for 4 years. She was a travel OTR for 7 years and is the founder of a tech company in travel healthcare called Nomadicare. She loves technology and is excited for the changes ahead!
As the host of “Industry Trends” she will be interviewing the leaders, mover and shakers who are out there trying to move the industry forward in new and exiting ways.
In episode one, she introduces the 4 biggest areas that will change, what they are, and why they matter to travelers. This will give everyone the base knowledge they need to listen to the expert interviews in the coming week ! | |||
| What it Means to be a Traveler | 29 Sep 2020 | 00:10:52 | |
Tricia Novak & Cyndi Weiss - both long-time NICU travelers - talk about where and when Travel Nursing first started, and how it's changed over the years to the present day.
They share their experiences and what the expectations are while on assignment. Having clear expectations on what hospitals are looking for helps healthcare travelers know what to expect...and what NOT to expect while on assignment.
Novak & Weiss will be sharing their insights and answering questions every month on a podcast. If you have a question you would like addressed, email us at podcast@travcon.org. You can download all our episodes on our website at www.travcon.org/podcast | |||
| Unlocking the Power of Traveler Voices with Fusion Medical Staffing | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:41:29 | |
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 searches and enhance engagement. Tune in to discover how Fusion Medical Staffing is listening to their travelers to help build a stronger, more connected community. Podcast Participants: Alyx Smeal, Digital Customer Experience Analyst at Fusion Medical Staffing Thea Circo, Director of Traveler Experience at Fusion Medical Staffing Shanna Shore Matthews, Director of Client and Vendor Experience at Fusion Medical Staffing Leah Kemple, Senior Public Relations Strategist at Fusion Medical Staffing | |||
| A Great Tip to Avoid Contract Cancellations | 22 Sep 2020 | 00:10:58 | |
There are specific steps you can take, and strategies to employ, that will help prevent an early cancellation of your contract.
Melissa Knybel is an RN and the Vice President of Operations at Randstad Healthcare. She is responsible for the overall management of the Administration, QA, and Housing departments and an absolute wealth of industry knowledge. She has over 15 years of experience in the medical staffing industry and over 10 years of clinical nursing experience.
Melissa will discuss a number of case studies of traveler behaviors that ended in cancellation, and provide an effective strategy on avoiding the same outcome.
For more information on the Travelers Conference, go to www.TravCon.org. | |||
| What to Do When the Market is Bad | 13 Sep 2020 | 00:07:32 | |
In this episode of Traveler Minute, Michelle talks to Dylan Callier about strategies to use when the market is bad.
Dylan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy currently on assignment in Chico, California, and the founder of the podcast New Medical Nomads.
Dylan was hiking Machu Picchu when the country was closed down at the start of Covid. He talks about the challenges he had in getting back out of the country to the USA.
Dylan’s tips this week are strategies to employ when the job market is tough. At the time of recording, they were only nine physical therapy jobs open across the country. He talks about the need to consider alternative types and locations of assignments, ones that you would normally not have considered in a normal, active market. He describes how he changes his thought process in considering assignments, and how that helps his chances at landing the next contract.
Dylan also talks about the importance of building up a small nest egg of cash in the event of longer time off between assignments. This gives a traveler more time and flexibility in finding their next assignment.
You can find Dylan Callier at www.newmedicalnomads.com, or out in the wild hiking through forests.
You can find this episode and more on our website at www.travcon.org | |||
| Welcome to our Podcast! What we're bringing to you. | 10 Sep 2020 | 00:03:58 | |
Welcome to TravCon's newest offering - our Podcast & Youtube Channel. Due to Covid, we had to cancel the Travelers Conference in Vegas this year, so we're taking the opportunity to bring you a new ways to connect with your community.
Each week we'll be bringing you an episode from one of our 5 series. You can watch them on our YouTube channel: TravCon TV, or listen to them on our podcast: Travel Nursing & Allied Life which you can find anywhere you get your podcasts.
Industry Trends:
Hosted by Laura Latimer - founder of Nomadicare.
Conversations with industry leaders on their thoughts, new ventures and predictions on where the direction of Healthcare Travel is heading.
Speaker Series:
Hosted by Dylan Callier - founder of New Medical Nomads. Sneak peaks into our upcoming TravCon sessions, and what they'll be talking about at the conference.
Newbie News with Novak & Weiss:
Hosted by Tricia Novak & Cyndi Weiss.
Lifelong PICU travelers and newbie mentors who help guide new travelers & dreamers though challenges and issues in traveling. They’ll talk about how to get started, where to find resources, and important tips they’ve learned along the way.
Traveler Minute: Hosted by Michelle Freitag
Seasoned travelers share their most valuable tip or life hack that they learned on the road.
Exhibitor Minute: Hosted by Michelle Freitag
Some of the best recruiters and industry players share their insights, challenges, and what tips they have for travelers to help land their next assignment.
Trivia Night: Hosted by Dylan Callier
And for all you Trivia fans out there, we're also hosting a virtual trivia night once a month which is a great way for travelers to connect.
A healthy and supportive community is our number one goal at TravCon, and we want you to be a part of it. We’re on a quest to bring you current and useful information that will help you excel in your careers and explore your world with confidence.
Each year at the Travelers Conference, we bring travelers together to network, meet recruiters they want to work with, and just be a part of the healthcare traveler community. There are also tons of CE sessions all about healthcare traveling, and a huge exhibit hall where healthcare travelers connect with recruiters for future jobs. We highly recommend it. You can find more information on it at TravCon.org.
While we can't meet in person right now, we want to connect more of you together online so when we DO meet up in September, you'll already feel like part of the family! So many of us come every year that we really do feel it’s like a family reunion.
We would love to hear from you - questions, thoughts or just how you're doing. This pandemic is a challenge for many people, and healthcare travelers are no different. Whether you’re a nurse, OT, PT, RT, tech, any other healthcare professional, or dreamer, this podcast is for you. Let us know what’s on your mind, what topics you’re interested in, and if you’d like to be a guest on our show. Email us at podcast@travcon.org anytime, or find us on our website at TravCon.org.
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