Travel Healthcare Blog
Career advice, city guides, pay breakdowns, and licensing tips from real recruiters who place travel clinicians every week.
Travel Healthcare · Jul 10, 2026
Travel Nurse Housing in 2026: Furnished Finder, Agency, or Airbnb?
Compare furnished housing options for travel nurses in 2026, including deposit math, mid-term Airbnb tradeoffs, and a scam checklist before you sign anything.
Travel Healthcare · Jul 9, 2026
Nurse Licensure Compact in 2026: States, Pending Bills, and Why It Matters for Travel Nurses
See which states are in the NLC in 2026, which have pending legislation, and how compact status directly affects how fast you can start a travel contract.
X-Ray Technician · Jul 9, 2026
Rad Tech Travel Jobs: ARRT(R), CT, MRI, and Licensure Timing
Learn how your ARRT(R) credential opens travel rad tech jobs, why adding CT or MRI modalities multiplies your options, and how to plan for state licensure lead times.
TX · Jul 8, 2026
Travel Nursing in San Antonio, TX: Pay, Cost of Living, and Where to Stay
San Antonio offers travel nurses major hospital systems, a lower cost of living than most Texas metros, and neighborhoods worth knowing before you sign a contract.
FL · Jul 8, 2026
Travel Nursing in Orlando, FL: Pay, Housing, and Park Perks
Planning a travel nursing contract in Orlando? Here's what to expect at AdventHealth and Orlando Health, where to live, and how to actually use those park benefits.
FL · Jul 7, 2026
Travel Nursing in Miami, FL: Pay, Cost of Living, and What to Know Before You Go
Miami pays well for travel nurses, but the cost of living bites back. Here's how the math works out across Jackson Health, Baptist Health, and UM facilities.
Med Surg · Jul 7, 2026
Travel Med-Surg: Why Ratios Matter More Than Pay Rate
Before signing a travel Med-Surg contract, learn how to evaluate nurse-to-patient ratios, float expectations, and unit culture so you are not blindsided on day one.
Travel Healthcare · Jul 6, 2026
Travel Nurse Pay Packages: Stipends, Taxable Hours, and IRS Rules
Learn how the stipend-to-hourly split works, what the IRS actually requires for tax-free housing pay, and which package red flags to watch for.
FL · Jul 6, 2026
Travel Nursing in Tampa, FL: Pay, Housing, and What to Expect
Tampa has major hospital systems, beach access, and no state income tax - here is what travel nurses actually need to know before signing a contract there.
TN · Jul 5, 2026
Travel Nursing in Nashville, TN: Pay, Hospitals, and Life in Music City
Everything travel nurses need to know about Nashville contracts: major hospital systems, realistic pay ranges, best neighborhoods, and the no-state-income-tax advantage.
ICU - Intensive Care Unit · Jul 5, 2026
Travel ICU Nursing: MICU vs SICU, CCRN Value, and What Drives Your Rate
Understand how ICU unit type, CCRN certification, and device skills like CRRT and vents affect your travel nursing pay and contract options.
WA · Jul 5, 2026
Travel Nursing in Seattle, WA: Pay, Hospitals, and Real Life
Everything travel nurses need to know about Seattle contracts: top hospitals, pay tiers, neighborhoods, and what the weather actually looks like month to month.
TX · Jul 5, 2026
Travel Nursing in Houston, TX: TMC, Pay, and Where to Live
Everything travel nurses need to know about Houston contracts: Texas Medical Center scale, pay expectations, best neighborhoods, traffic realities, and the food scene.
CA · Jul 5, 2026
Travel Nursing in San Diego, CA: Pay, Housing, and Hospital Systems
San Diego offers top-tier California pay and three major health systems hiring travelers. Here is what to know before you sign a contract.
NC · Jul 5, 2026
Travel Nursing in Charlotte, NC: Pay, Hospitals, and Where to Live
Everything travel nurses need to know about Charlotte contracts at Atrium Health and Novant, plus neighborhoods, pay ranges, and weekend day trips.
NC · Jul 5, 2026
Travel Nursing in Raleigh-Durham, NC: The Triangle Guide
Duke, UNC, and WakeMed make Raleigh-Durham one of the most academic-heavy travel nursing markets in the Southeast - here's what to expect before you sign.
TX · Jul 5, 2026
Travel Nursing in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX: Pay, Hospitals, and Neighborhoods
Compare DFW vs Houston pay, learn which hospital systems hire travelers, and find the right neighborhood before signing a Dallas-Fort Worth contract.
GA · Jul 5, 2026
Travel Nursing in Atlanta, GA: Hospitals, Pay, and Where to Live
Considering a travel nursing contract in Atlanta? Here's what to know about major hospital systems, realistic pay, neighborhoods, and the city's notorious traffic.
NV · Jul 5, 2026
Travel Nursing in Las Vegas, NV: Pay, Hospitals, and Living
A practical guide to travel nursing in Las Vegas covering Sunrise, MountainView, UMC, Spring Valley, Nevada's no-income-tax advantage, and where to actually live.
CA · Jul 5, 2026
California RN License: Fingerprinting, Processing Times, and How to Avoid the Wait
California RN licensing can take 12+ weeks if you miss key steps. Here is what travel nurses need to know about Live Scan, out-of-state prints, and realistic timelines.
IL · Jul 5, 2026
Travel Nursing in Chicago: Pay, Hospitals, and Winter Reality
A practical guide to travel nursing in Chicago covering major hospital systems, realistic pay expectations, neighborhoods to consider, and what winters actually cost you.
OR · Jul 5, 2026
Travel Nursing in Portland, OR: Pay, Hospitals, and What to Expect
Planning a travel nursing contract in Portland, OR? Here's what to know about OHSU, Legacy, and Providence pay, neighborhoods, and the real weather situation.
L&D - Labor and Delivery · Jul 5, 2026
Travel L&D Nursing: Pay Drivers, Top Markets, and What to Ask
Learn what actually drives travel L&D pay, which markets are hiring, and the contract questions every labor and delivery nurse should ask before signing.
ED - Emergency Room · Jul 5, 2026
Travel ED Nursing: Trauma Level, Pay, and What TNCC/CEN Add
How trauma designation and patient volume shape travel ED pay rates, which certifications move the needle, and what to know about boarding before you sign.