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Deciding to become a travel nurse or therapist isn’t always easy. There are many things to consider, like the fact that you will be leaving your home and family and friends for an extended period. Not to mention all the necessary licenses and proper documentation you will need to gather.

Even when you’re in the middle of your traveler journey, there is still a matter of deciding where to go next, for how long, and how to best approach your new position. Fortunately, Ventura MedStaff has compiled a list of helpful articles and resources for you to learn from. Ranging from basic questions such as ‘what is a travel nurse’ to more elaborate ones about the nursing compact states and everything in between.

Our people are our biggest asset, and we will never forget that. Strengthening them with knowledge only strengthens us as a whole.

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February 8, 2023

Speech-Language Pathologist: All You Wanted to Know

Despite what most people think, there are a variety of types of traveling medical professionals. In fact, there is a growing need for all kinds of profiles in the medical...

Brittany Snow

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January 30, 2023

Best places for a winter travel nursing assignment

With the holidays over and the winter season in full swing, it’s time to pick your next travel assignment location! Winter means colder and shorter days and traveling medical professionals...

Brittany Snow

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January 20, 2023

Prepare for Your Travel Nurse Assignment in a Cold Part of the Country

One of the biggest advantages of being a travel nurse is the ability to travel the country and see different areas that you might otherwise not have had the chance...

Elijah Carter

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January 11, 2023

Why Physical Therapists Should Consider Becoming Traveling Therapists

Physical therapy can be a rewarding and fulfilling career, with plenty of ways to advance in your career while helping people in need. Physical therapy is a very in-demand field...

Brittany Snow

Become-a-Travel-Nurse

December 29, 2022

How Long Does It Take to Become a Travel Nurse

One thing we get asked a lot here at Ventura MedStaff is how one can become a travel nurse – what that entails, how long the process is, and what...

Elijah Carter

traveling-physical therapist

December 20, 2022

Ventura MedStaff’s traveler spotlight- Andrew, travel PT: All about my travel therapist journey

Everyone say hi to Andrew, one of our traveling physical therapists working with the Ventura MedStaff therapy team! Andrew has been a physical therapist for the last year and a...

Brittany Snow

first-travel-nurse-assignment

December 8, 2022

Comprehensive Packing List for Your First Travel Nurse Assignment

If you are getting ready to set out on your first travel nurse assignment, you may be at a loss what you actually need to pack. Fortunately, you’ve come to...

Alex Brown

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November 28, 2022

The Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Become A Travel Nurse In 2023

The end of the year can be a joyous time filled with holidays and being surrounded by friends and family. The end of the year also means that 2023 is...

Brittany Snow

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November 19, 2022

Why Being a Traveling Physical Therapist Makes You a Better Medical Professional

Traveling medical professionals have seen quite a renaissance in the past several years. It is a career path that went from a niche profession that people largely chose to get...

Brittany Snow

travel-nurses

November 8, 2022

Why Travel Nurses Are More Important Now Than Ever

The current healthcare crisis has placed an unprecedented strain on hospitals and their staff. With the influx of patients, many hospitals are struggling to keep up with the demand. In...

Emma Smith

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October 28, 2022

How To Beat First-Day Jitters At Your New Travel Contract

It doesn’t matter how seasoned a traveler you are, it’s normal to get first-day jitters when you start a new travel contract. A new facility with new rules and people...

Brittany Snow

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October 18, 2022

How to Become a Travel Physical Therapist

You might be familiar with travel nurses, but did you know that there are travel contracts available for physical therapists as well? Physical therapists can become traveling medical professionals as...

Brittany Snow