Travel Healthcare Just Got Easier

Healthcare providers do not have to wander around aimlessly, we take them by the hand and lead them through the jungle of travel healthcare.

Travel Healthcare Through Nine Easy Steps

We have nine videos that will take you through the steps of becoming an educated traveler. These videos cover everything from Healthcare Basics to Surviving Orientation. Please click on the icon above to watch the video.

Healthcare Basics

Healthcare basics takes you the what travel healthcare is and some of the personalty traits that make a great traveler. Sponsored by HIGHWAY HYPODERMICS

Facing Your Fears

You're afraid to travel alone, without family, it gets lonely out there, you are afraid that you are going to get into a bad hospital. We walk you through those fears! Sponsored by TOTALMED STAFFING.

Preparing for the Journey

What do I need to get on the road? When can I travel? What credentials and testing do I need before I head out on this adventure. We answers these questions and more!

Finding The Right Agency

With over 400 agencies out there, just who is the best? We will walk you through finding the best travel company for YOU. Sponsored by SQUAD MEDICAL STAFFING

Working With Recruiters

Find out exactly what recruiters want in a travel nurse, and what you should expect from recruiters. Learn how to be a team player. Sponsored by CARIANT HEALTH PARTNERS

The Credentialing Process

Learn what labs, titers, and other health exams you will need before an assignment. Will also go through some of he testing that is expected.

What About Contracts

Find out what to look for in your contract, what to accept and not accept. Guaranteed hours and other working conditions! Sponsored by ONESTAFF MEDICAL

Making The Trip

In this video we go over the basics of what you need to take on your trip. We also go through what you need to do to prepare for an emergency. Sponsored by ATLAS MEDSTAFF

Surviving Orientation

What you will need to know in preperatioin for orientation. When will you get your instructions? What testing will you face when you get there? Sponsored by: FLEXCARE

ABOUT TRAVEL NURSING NEWBIES

“I enjoy this group so much and it truly is the only one where I feel comfortable sharing my insight where I know that I won’t get attacked! Thank you all for continuing to converse in such a great group!!”

Alexis Dunbar, TotalMed

This website provides quality information to traveling nurses along with travel therapists. We cover all Travel Healthcare! This is in coordination with our Travel Nursing Newbies (TNN) Facebook group, which can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelNursingNewbies/. The group was started by Kay Slane, RN, and sponsored by Highway Hypodermics. The group is for nurses and therapists wanting to jump into the big world of travel healthcare.

Travel Nursing Newbies is known for its network of highly experienced nurses, Radiology & CT Scan technicians, homeschool experts, RV travel experts, and leaders in the recruitment side of things. Our list of Recruiters that Cater to Newbies is a network of vetted recruiters that have been in the industry for over 5 years, with quite a few of them that have 10+ years of experience.

The group’s admins include Kay Slane, RN, Estella Gypsy, RDMS, and Kalen Weldon, Social Media Content Director of Highway Hypodermics. Moderators include Tricia Novak, RN, Margaret Nightlinger Krick, RN, Brett Martin, RN, Georgia McQuaig, CST, Blaine Odenweller, Recruiter Manager, and Kelley Johnson, RN-NP.

Our newbies workbook will walk you through finding out if you would be a great traveler, how to find the right agency, and what you need to get on the road, including a packing list.

Our List of Recruiters That Cater to Newbies

To be on this list a recruiter MUST have at least 5 years of EXPERIENCE as a recruiter, have basic KNOWLEDGE of what a nurse actually does on the floor, willing to take extra time with a newbie to TEACH them about a new assignment and getting a travel healthcare job, and they have to act with INTEGRITY & HONESTY.

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Aaron Cohen

Aaron Cohen

Cariant Health Partners

"Having a healthy, open relationship with great dialogue will make assignments and travel much easier on both parties."

Richie Goll

Richie Goll

CARIANT HEALTH PARTNERS

Richie’s laid-back attitude is a great fit with the Cariant crew and the travel industry in general.

Lisa Willert

Lisa Willert

Cariant Health Partners

"She will answer any questions including specific positions and pay without them filling out a bunch of paperwork."

Taylor Cieslik

Taylor Cieslik

OneStaff Medical

Education is my favorite part about being a recruiter – it’s rewarding to be able to offer advice/coaching/counseling to travelers (new and old).

Denise Christensen

Denise Christensen

OneStaff Medical

As a veteran recruiter at OneStaff Medical I am passionate about helping people. Communication and educating my travelers is something I pride myself in.

Abby Sindt

Abby Sindt

Onestaff Medical

Abby brings over 16 years of experience in the medical field to the partnerships she creates with her travelers. She believes in transparency with those I work with.

Misti Remmenga-Loughran

Misti Remmenga-Loughran

Atlas Medstaff

"Misti has been in a recruiter for more than 10 years, and is very knowledgeable about walking Newbies through their first contract."

Braden Boex

Braden Boex

ATLAS MEDSTAFF

"Great person to help navigate the new world of travel nursing, will answer all your questions, and honestly is just a cool dude."

Christy Birchler

Christy Birchler

Atlas Medstaff

"Christy is dedicated to finding her travelers the perfect travel assignment, and she is always there to help out her new travelers."

David Graham

David Graham

Squad Medical Staffing

You won't find a more "salt of the earth" kind of guy. Born and raised with midwest values. David has built his book of travelers on strong, long-lasting relationships.

Greg Nicoll

Greg Nicoll

Squad Medical Staffing

Another one of our midwest favorites. His strong competitive nature means he brings his best. Greg has built his book of travelers on "outworking his competition" & character.

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Travel Nursing Newbie Blog

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General Information

Surviving Those Tough Assignments

Yes, survival is what it is all about. It’s a jungle out there, and a travel nurse must be prepared to tread through the trenches and come out victorious!Come on, there can’t be much difference Read more…

Travel Company Information

Trusted Health: Join a Movement

There is a new wave for staffing agencies where the recruiters are taken out of the picture and replaced with “nurse advocates.”  This has sparked my interest, so I ask John Kensinger if he could Read more…

General Information

PBDS Testing

This is a wonderful test that was developed by Dr. Dorothy del Bueno in effort to test a nurses’ critical thinking, interpersonal relation, and technical skills. The test consists of several short video’s that are Read more…

General Information

Accepting Criticism As A Traveler

In travel healthcare, you must be able to accept criticism.  You are going into a jungle of many different animals, and if you are the meek little domestic tabby nurse, then you are going to Read more…

Mental Aspects of Travel Healthcare

The Freedom Of Travel Healthcare

In the travel nursing discussion group, this interesting question cam up about traveling to somewhere the we have always wanted to live. One of the greatest aspects of travel nursing is the fact that we Read more…

Mental Aspects of Travel Healthcare

Professionalism in Travel Healthcare

A traveler must be professional. As soon as you walk into the hospital and onto your unit, your professionalism is what people see. Do you walk with your head up or down? Professionalism is probably Read more…

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This website is dedicated to teaching Newbie Healthcare Travelers (Travel Nurses & Travel Allied) about how to get started into Travel Healthcare the RIGHT WAY the FIRST TIME.  Our group of mentors and recruiters are dedicated to getting you started off on the right foot and taking you by the hand to guide you through the process.  Travel Nursing is a great way to see the country while getting paid.  We are here for you!

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