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Pay & Compensation

Travel Healthcare Taxes: Tax Home, Stipends, and the 50-Mile Myth

Tax-free stipends are the best part of travel pay — and the easiest to lose. Here's what a tax home really is, what the IRS actually requires, and the 50-mile rule that doesn't exist.

Jun 26, 20269 min read
Career Advice

Your First Week on a New Travel Assignment: A Survival Guide

Two days of orientation, a new EMR, and a full caseload by Wednesday. The first week at a new facility is the hardest part of travel — here's how to get through it like you've done it before.

Jun 11, 20267 min read
Pay & Compensation

Understanding Your Travel Healthcare Pay Package: A Complete Breakdown

Hourly rate, stipends, benefits — there's a lot that goes into a travel pay package. Here's how to read yours and make sure you're getting a fair deal.

Mar 6, 20268 min read
Housing Tips

First-Time Traveler? Here's How to Find Housing in Any City

From Furnished Finder to extended-stay hotels — the go-to strategies experienced travelers use to find affordable, comfortable housing on assignment.

Feb 28, 20267 min read
Career Advice

How to Negotiate Your First Travel Contract Like a Pro

Negotiation isn't just for seasoned travelers. Learn which parts of your contract are flexible and how to advocate for better terms from the start.

Feb 10, 20269 min read
Industry News

Travel Healthcare Demand in 2026: What's Driving the Market

Staffing shortages continue to drive demand for travel clinicians across specialties. We break down the latest trends and what they mean for your career.

Jan 30, 20265 min read
Career Advice

How to Start Your Career in Travel Therapy: A Step-by-Step Guide

Thinking about your first travel assignment as a PT, OT, or SLP? Here's the exact order of operations — from the experience bar to your first contract — that gets new travelers on the road without the guesswork.

Jun 18, 20268 min read
Career Advice

5 Reasons Travel Therapy Might Be For You

More money, more control, and a cure for the burnout of a stagnant caseload — here are five honest reasons therapists make the jump to travel, plus who it's not for.

Jun 4, 20266 min read

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