How Do Travel Therapists Balance Work and Adventure?
As a healthcare professional, you have the unique opportunity to combine your passion for healthcare with your love for adventure. In this post, we’ll share tips and tricks to help you make the most out of your 13-week travel positions as a travel physical therapist, travel speech therapist (SLP), or travel occupational therapist (OT). The […]
How Matching Works and the Nomadicare Recruiter Guarantee
Hi I’m Laura – the founder of Nomadicare and commonly known as the recruiter matchmaker! When I was a traveler, I found out I was making $400 less a week for the same job just because I was working with a dishonest recruiter. In that frustration, I created Nomadicare to help travelers not get taken […]
Pros and cons of travel nursing
It’s so amazing being a travel nurse. If you have any doubt just check Instagram hashtags #travelnurselife, #travelnursing, or #travelnurseadventures. The pictures alone would make anyone want to put in their notice and hit the road! But alas, we are here to make sure you are empowered in your knowledge and that means telling you […]
“I’m seeing other people” travel therapy recruiter breakup template
You just started working with a new travel therapy recruiter and you’re so pumped! But you realize that you should always start a new relationship with the right expectations. You are an empowered travel therapist that is working with more than one recruiter (as you should!) and this is the email you can send to […]
How to switch travel nurse recruiters at the same agency
Do you need to switch travel nurse recruiters? Read on, friend. You’re in a situation where you’re working with a travel nurse agency that you love and want/need to stay with for whatever reason! You like their health insurance benefits. They have important travel nurse contracts with hospitals and facilities (and they’re in your dream […]
How to interview your travel nurse recruiter
The travel nurse recruiter you have is the person who will either have your back on an assignment 1,000 miles from home or completely leave you hanging. Your recruiter is the person who will either give you fair pay when you extend on a travel nurse assignment or keep the higher profit margin for their […]
“Not goodbye, just see ya later” travel allied health recruiter template
You did it! You finally landed that dream job that you’ve been so patiently waiting for. But now you have to break the news to your other travel allied health recruiters. Recruiters who have been hustling for you, who you’ve grown to really like and appreciate. So what do you say to these awesome recruiters? […]
Do allied health travelers make tax-free income?
Wait, did I hear a rumor that we get tax-free income as allied health travelers? Yes, please. I would like that cake and I would like to eat it. But. Beep, beep, beep- let’s back up. There is no such thing actually. Yes, travel techs are able to receive tax-free money in addition to their […]
Allied health travelers who negotiate overtime, make thousands more a year
Working harder and picking up shifts should equal more money. So why do some companies pay allied health travelers (ultrasound techs, echo techs, radiology techs, lab techs, and respiratory therapists) LESS for overtime hours? I will tell you. And I will make sure you have the right language and words to negotiate what is fair […]
What is a fair bill rate for allied health travelers
Most allied health travelers have heard of the bill rate. That mysterious number that is supposed to hold all the secrets of our worth. Some recruiters will tell us the number. Some are not allowed to. And many are a bit nervous to tell us, knowing that the first time a traveler hears their bill […]
Allied health travelers, watch out for these 5 recruiter red flags
Finding the right travel healthcare recruiters changes everything. You can make hundreds more each week – in the same exact job. You get to hear about the best jobs quickly so you actually have a chance to apply. You will have advocates who tell you the truth. They have your back. I literally made 2k […]
Should allied health travelers take their company’s insurance?
Sometimes it may seem like all the company benefits are really the same. That some companies are just better at coming up with a more creative marketing strategy to make them look more attractive. (Ahem …”Free housing!”.. “Paid time off!”) But when it comes to health insurance, companies actually can vary a lot! Knowing what […]
The Nomadicare travel therapy recruiter guarantee
A travel therapy recruiter. Your window to the world of travel healthcare. Your only access to landing a travel gig in a new place. The person who determines just how much you can really make. Getting one recruiter versus another could make the difference of $500 a week. Yep! That’s how much it matters. And […]
The Nomadicare travel nurse recruiter guarantee
A travel nurse recruiter. Your window to the world of travel healthcare. Your only access to landing a travel gig in a new place. The person who determines just how much you can really make. Getting one recruiter versus another could make the difference of $500 a week. Yep! That’s how much it matters. And […]
The Nomadicare allied health recruiter guarantee
A travel allied health recruiter. Your window to the world of travel healthcare. Your only access to landing a travel gig in a new place. The person who determines just how much you can really make. Getting one recruiter versus another could make the difference of $500 a week. Yep! That’s how much it matters. […]
Pros and cons of travel allied health
It’s so amazing being an allied health traveler. The adventurous stories alone would make anyone want to put in their notice and hit the road! But alas, we are here to make sure you are empowered in your knowledge and that means telling you the ups and the downs of picking this life. If I […]
How low should my travel therapy taxable pay go?
Travel therapists can be paid in a different way than permanent therapists are. If we are a true travel therapist…with a tax home…who is traveling away from that tax home…we are able to be paid in a unique way. Recruiters will offer us an hourly pay rate that is part taxable income and part tax-free […]
How low should my taxable pay go?
Travel techs can be paid in a different way than permanent techs are. If we are a true allied health traveler…with a tax home…who is traveling away from that tax home…we are able to be paid in a unique way. Recruiters will offer us an hourly pay rate that is part taxable income and part […]
5 ways to land the best travel allied jobs
Travel allied health professionals are healthcare workers that get paid (great money) to work in 13-week contracts all around the country. You get presented with open travel allied health jobs and you get to decide where and when you work. However, if you want the best jobs, you need a good strategy to compete against […]
7 things you have to know about travel allied health reimbursements
Travel allied health reimbursements: per diems, allowances, tax advantage, stipends. As they say in Thailand tourist circles: “same, same but different!” They are all reimbursements. Travel allied health reimbursements are typically tax-free ways to get money to us. We love ’em! Companies may call the tax-free pot of money different words, but functionally it’s the […]
How can allied health travelers get affordable prescriptions?
You finally found a health insurance plan that works for your needs. Phew! That was a lot of work. Then you head to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription and…Crap. Your health insurance doesn’t cover your prescription or the co-pay or deductible is crazy-expensive. It’s okay, it’s okay! Take a deep breath. This doesn’t […]
Which states have no income tax for travel therapists?
Ah, the sweet sound of no taxes. Hear that? Sounds like money to me. And as travelers, we have the option of where we travel to. And some of the states we travel to may not even charge us taxes for working there. I would personally like to tip my hat and thank them all! […]
Which states have no income tax for travel nurses?
Ah, the sweet sound of no taxes. Hear that? Sounds like money to me. And as travelers, we have the option of where we travel to. And some of the states we travel to may not even charge us taxes for working there. I would personally like to tip my hat and thank them all! […]
Which states have no income tax for allied health travelers?
Ah, the sweet sound of no taxes. Hear that? Sounds like money to me. And as travelers, we have the option of where we travel to. And some of the states we travel to may not even charge us taxes for working there. I would personally like to tip my hat and thank them all! […]
What is an allied health traveler?
Allied health. Who Travel. Allied health travelers! Travel allied health is not a dream. This is not even crazy. This is something a lot of rad techs, CT techs, sonographers, respiratory and lab techs all choose to do. And most end up so glad they took the leap into becoming a traveler. I myself am […]
Affordable online therapy for allied health travelers
Here you are. In a brand new city. In a brand new hospital. And it hits you. You are LONELY. And anxiety takes over. And you just want to curl up. And you think… ”Why did I think this was a good idea?” We’ve all been there. As travelers, we are constantly […]
Travel allied resume checklist (and 6 things to avoid)
Having a great resume as a travel ultrasound tech, echo tech, radiology tech, lab tech, or respiratory therapist is so important for getting interviewed and hired. After traveling for 6 years, I became a pro at interviewing on the phone every 13 weeks for my next travel assignment. But there was something crucial that had […]
Everything you need to know about using marijuana as an allied health traveler
Marijuana, weed, herb, pot, grass, bud, ganja, Mary Jane. No matter the name, what we allied health travelers want to know is- can we use it? You might have taken an assignment in Alaska and you are traveling from Texas. One state sells marijuana legally and another could put you behind bars. In Texas, possession […]
The truth about travel allied health completion bonuses
Hey Laura, I’ve got this awesome job for you and I can even offer you $1000 bonus for completing the 13 weeks! Ah, these words were really exciting for me to hear when I was just getting started. $1000 extra dollars? Yes, please. But the thing I did not understand is in order for the […]
Travel allied health contracts: What kind of relationship should you be looking for?
Travel allied health recruiters are hustling hard to try to land us jobs. And did you know that there are different types of contracts they can submit? Knowing which type can help predict what our odds are of getting an interview. But let’s get something clear first… When it comes to landing contracts, the facility […]
4 must know rules to tax-free money for allied health travelers
You are a sonographer. Or a rad tech. Or CT tech, lab tech, or med tech. Whatever you are, you are amazing. Helping people that aren’t always so eager to be helped. Then one day you start thinking about travel sonography. Or any kind of travel allied health. You’ve heard of it from co-workers, you […]
How low should my travel nurse taxable pay go?
Travel nurses can be paid in a different way than permanent nurses are. If you are a true travel nurse…with a tax home…who is traveling away from that tax home…you can be paid in a unique way. Recruiters will offer you an hourly pay rate that is part taxable income and part tax-free reimbursements. The […]
Pros and cons of travel therapy
It’s so amazing being a travel therapist. If you have any doubt just check Instagram hashtags #travelptlife #travelslplife or #travelotlife. The pictures alone would make anyone want to put in their notice and hit the road! But alas, we are here to make sure you are empowered in your knowledge and that means telling you […]
Travel nurses who negotiate overtime, make thousands more a year
Working harder and picking up shifts should equal more money. So why do some companies pay a travel nurse LESS for overtime hours? I will tell you. And I will make sure you have the right language and words to negotiate what is fair for your next contract. What you’ll know after reading this resource: […]
Travel therapists who negotiate overtime, make thousands more a year
Travel therapist overtime? Sign me up. As long as I get paid more money for picking up shifts. Getting paid extra for overtime should be automatic… right? So why do some companies pay travel therapists LESS for overtime hours? I will tell you. And I will make sure you have the right language and words […]
The truth about travel nurse completion bonuses
Hey Laura, I’ve got this awesome job for you and I can even offer you a $1000 bonus for completing the 13 weeks! Ah, these words were really exciting for me to hear when I was just getting started. $1000 extra dollars? Yes, please. But the thing I did not understand is in order for […]
7 things you must know about travel nursing reimbursements
Travel nursing reimbursements: per diems, allowances, tax advantage, stipends. As they say in Thailand tourist circles: “same, same but different!” They are all reimbursements. Travel nursing reimbursements are typically tax-free ways to get money to us. We love ’em! Companies may call the tax-free pot of money different words, but functionally it’s the same. It’s […]
7 things you must know about travel therapy reimbursements
Travel therapy reimbursements: per diems, allowances, tax advantage, stipends. As they say in Thailand tourist circles: “same, same but different!” They are all reimbursements. Travel therapy reimbursements are typically tax-free ways to get money to us. We love ’em! Companies may call the tax-free pot of money different words, but functionally it’s the same. It’s […]
The truth about travel nurse contract cancellations
Signing a travel nurse contract is a commitment to working that assignment, from beginning to end. It’s important to only sign a contract when you have fully considered all the details and have confidently made your decision. It doesn’t look good to cancel or leave early. But also, sometimes the unexpected can happen. What if […]
RV travel therapists: How to receive tax-free stipends
Hey there, RV travel therapist! Can I say how jealous I am of your life choices? I have always dreamed of living in an RV part of the year! I’ll keep living vicariously through you until I get my own. But for now, let’s dive in and talk about how living in an RV impacts […]
RV travel nurses: How to receive tax-free stipends
Hey there, RV travel nurse! Can I say how jealous I am of your life choices? I have always dreamed of living in an RV part of the year! I’ll keep living vicariously through you until I get my own. But for now, let’s dive in and talk about how living in an RV impacts […]
Should travel nurses take their company’s insurance?
Sometimes it may seem like all the company benefits are really the same. That some companies are just better at coming up with a more creative marketing strategy to make them look more attractive. (Ahem …”Free housing!”.. “Paid time off!”) But when it comes to health insurance, companies actually can vary a lot! Knowing what […]
5 ways to land the best travel nursing jobs
Travel nurses are nurses that get paid (great money) to work in 13-week contracts all around the country. You get presented with open travel nursing jobs and you get to decide where and when you work. However, if you want the best jobs, you need a good strategy to compete against the other travel nurses […]
Should travel therapists take their company’s insurance?
Sometimes it may seem like all the company benefits are really the same. That some companies are just better at coming up with a more creative marketing strategy to make them look more attractive. (Ahem … “Free housing!”… “Paid time off!”) But when it comes to health insurance, companies actually can vary a lot! Knowing […]
5 ways to land the best travel therapy jobs
Travel therapists are therapists that get paid (great money) to work in 13-week contracts all around the country. We get presented with open travel therapy jobs and we get to decide where and when we work. However, if we want the best jobs, we need a good strategy to compete against the other travel therapists […]
How can travel nurses get affordable prescriptions?
Need affordable prescription options as a travel nurse? I’ve been there! You finally found a health insurance plan that works for your needs. Phew! That was a lot of work. Then you head to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription and…crap. Your health insurance either doesn’t cover your prescription or the co-pay, or your […]
Travel nursing contracts: What kind of relationship should you be looking for?
Travel nurse recruiters are hustling hard to try to land us jobs. And did you know that there are different types of contracts they can submit? Knowing which type can help predict what our odds are of getting an interview. But let’s get something clear first… When it comes to landing contracts, the facility and […]
Travel nurses, watch out for these 5 recruiter red flags
Finding the right travel healthcare recruiters changes everything. You can make hundreds more each week – in the same exact job. You get to hear about the best jobs quickly so you have a chance to apply. You will have advocates who tell you the truth. They have your back. I made 2k less each […]
5 ways to be the kind of travel nurse no recruiters want to work with
Travel nursing. It’s an industry that sometimes has travelers feeling like little celebrities. Recruiters are calling us. Blowing up our email inboxes. DM’ing us on Instagram and Facebook. And every now and then we miiiiight accidentally get big heads from all this attention. We might kind of, sort of, turn into a bad travel nurse. […]
Travel Nursing Bill Rate Explained
Almost every travel nurse has heard of the bill rate. That mysterious number that is supposed to hold all the secrets of our worth. Some recruiters will tell us the number. Some are not allowed to. And many are a bit nervous to tell us, knowing that the first time a travel nurse hears their […]
Affordable online therapy for travel nurses
Here you are. In a brand new city. In a brand new hospital. And it hits you. You are LONELY. And anxiety takes over. And you just want to curl up. And you think… ”Why did I think this was a good idea?” We’ve all been there. As travelers, we are constantly […]
4 must know rules to tax-free money as a travel nurse
You are a nurse. Saving lives while not taking pee breaks. You are amazing. Then one day you start thinking about travel nursing. You’ve heard of it from co-workers, you follow a few travel nurse Facebook pages, but man it’s a little confusing. You know travel nurses make more money than staff nurses. And you’ve […]
Travel Nursing Jobs: What you have to know about VMSs and MSPs
There are two ways to get submitted to travel nursing jobs. The first way a travel nurse gets submitted to a job is through Vendor Management Services (VMS). This is becoming more and more common. At the last SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit, they shared that over 70% of travel nursing contracts are submitted through a […]
Everything you need to know about using marijuana as a travel nurse
Marijuana, weed, herb, pot, grass, bud, ganja, Mary Jane. No matter the name, what we travel nurses want to know is- can we use it? You might have taken an assignment in Alaska and you are traveling from Texas. One state sells marijuana legally and another could put you behind bars. In Texas, possession of […]
How can travel therapists get affordable prescriptions?
Need affordable prescription options as a travel therapist? I’ve been there! You finally found a health insurance plan that works for your needs. And phew! That was a lot of work. Then you head to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription and…crap. Your health insurance either doesn’t cover your prescription or the co-pay, or […]
Affordable online therapy for travel therapists
Here you are. In a brand new city. In a brand new hospital. And it hits you. You are LONELY. And anxiety takes over. And you just want to curl up. And you think… ”Why did I think this was a good idea?” We’ve all been there. As travelers, we are constantly […]
Travel therapists, watch out for these 5 recruiter red flags
It’s essential to know all the travel therapy recruiter red flags – that way, you can find the right recruiter for you. Finding the right travel healthcare recruiter changes everything. You can make hundreds more each week – in the same exact job. You get to hear about the best jobs quickly so you have a […]
Travel Therapy Bill Rate Explained
Most travel therapists have heard of the bill rate. That mysterious number is supposed to hold all the secrets of our worth. Some recruiters will tell us the number. Some are not allowed to. And many are a bit nervous to tell us, knowing that the first time a traveler hears their bill rate number.. […]
Travel Therapy Jobs: What you have to know about VMSs and MSPs
There are two ways to get submitted to travel therapy jobs. (Therapist in this blog means a travel physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech-language pathologist.) The first way a travel therapist gets submitted to a job is through Vendor Management Services (VMS). This is becoming more and more common. At the last SIA Healthcare Staffing […]
5 ways to be the kind of travel therapist no recruiters want to work with
Travel therapists. We feel like little celebrities sometimes. Travel therapy recruiters are calling us. Blowing up our email inboxes. DM’ing us on Instagram and Facebook. I am a travel therapist and I am wanted, baby! And every now and then we miiiiight accidentally get big heads from all this attention. We might kind of, sort of, […]
RV allied health travelers: How to receive tax-free stipends
Hey there, RV allied health traveler! Can I say how jealous I am of your life choices? I have always dreamed of living in an RV part of the year! I’ll keep living vicariously through you until I get my own. But for now, let’s dive in and talk about how living in an RV […]
“Not goodbye, just see ya later” travel therapy recruiter template
You did it! You finally landed that dream job that you’ve been so patiently waiting for. But now you have to break the news to your other travel therapy recruiters. Recruiters who have been hustling for you, who you’ve grown to really like and appreciate. So what do you say to these awesome recruiters? No […]
Travel therapy contracts: What kind of relationship should you be looking for?
Travel therapy recruiters are hustling hard to try to land us jobs. And did you know that there are different types of contracts they can submit? Knowing which type can help predict what our odds are of getting an interview. But let’s get something clear first… When it comes to landing contracts, the facility and […]
4 must know rules to tax-free money for travel therapists
Tax-free money for travel therapists? Sign me up! You are a speech therapist. Or a physical therapist. Or an occupational therapist. Whatever you are, you are amazing. Helping people that aren’t always so eager to be helped. Then one day you start thinking about travel therapy. You’ve heard about it from co-workers, you follow a […]
Everything you need to know about using marijuana as a travel therapist
Marijuana, weed, herb, pot, grass, bud, ganja, Mary Jane. No matter the name, what we travel therapists want to know is- can we use it? You might have taken an assignment in Alaska and you are traveling from Texas. One state sells marijuana legally and another could put you behind bars. In Texas, possession of […]
Travel therapy resume checklist (and 6 things to avoid)
Having a great resume as a travel occupational therapist, travel physical therapist or travel speech-language pathologist is so important for getting interviewed and hired. After traveling for 6 years, I became a pro at interviewing on the phone every 13 weeks for my next travel assignment. But there was something crucial that had to happen […]
Top 10 travel therapy interview questions
You perfected your resume, worked with a few great travel companies (like a pro), found some exciting travel therapy jobs to apply to, and (YES) you got the call – the facility wants to interview you! You’re excited – and you should be. But now it’s time to prepare! As all healthcare travelers quickly find […]
Guaranteed hours for travel therapists explained
There are some difficult terms that you might hear thrown around in the travel healthcare industry. And Nomadicare is here to break these complicated terms down into knowledge that is simple and EASY to understand! Soooooo what does “guaranteed hours” mean? Why are therapists told to get “40-hour guarantees”? And why is a 40-hour guarantee […]
How to switch travel therapy recruiters at the same agency
Do you need to switch travel therapy recruiters? Read on, friend. You’re in a situation where you’re working with a travel therapy agency that you love and want/need to stay with for whatever reason! You like their health insurance benefits. They have important travel therapy contracts with hospitals and facilities (and they’re in your dream […]
How to interview your travel therapy recruiter
The travel therapy recruiter you have is the person who will either have your back on an assignment 1,000 miles from home or completely leave you hanging. Your recruiter is the person who will either give you fair pay when you extend on a travel therapy assignment or keep the higher profit margin for their […]
Getting submitted to your first travel therapy contract
You’ve done a lot of research, you and your recruiter searched all the travel therapy jobs and worked as partners, and now your dream location has an open travel assignment! It’s an amazing opportunity, but it also can feel a bit scary. You don’t know if you’ll be the traveler to get this assignment and […]
The truth about travel therapy contract cancellations
Signing a travel therapy contract is a commitment to working that assignment, from beginning to end. It’s important to only sign a contract when you have fully considered all the details and have confidently made your decision. It doesn’t look good to cancel or leave early. But also, sometimes the unexpected can happen. What if […]