By Alex McCoy, Contributing Writer, Owner of Fit Travel LifeIn light of the Covid 19 pandemic we have seen a shift in how everyone is “doing” life these days. A lot of spouses have moved to work from home options, and even if you never imagined homeschooling your kiddos, a lot of parents ended...
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The Benefits Of Traveling With A Nursing Compact License
By Alex McCoy, Contributing Writer, Owner of Fit Travel Life I was unknowingly blessed as a new travel nurse because I chose to start traveling in my home state. I was testing the waters and wasn’t quite ready to venture out while my husband finished grad school.I did go through the process of applying...
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By Alex McCoy, Contributing Writer, Owner of Fit Travel LifeOur first holiday season as a travel healthcare couple left my husband and I feeling down as all of the decorations started going up in our cozy Wisconsin town. Christmas is a favorite holiday for both of us, and while we don’t do grand gifts...
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By Stephen Stockhausen, PT, DPT, OCS, Contributing Writer, PT AdventuresThe travel physical therapist life is pretty incredible—bouncing around to new places, new jobs, new friends and new adventures! But it is no secret that life on the road alone can get lonely. This is where travel teams come in.Simply put, a travel physical therapist team is...
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Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities provide free primary and preventive healthcare services to Native American Tribes and Alaska Natives, which is approximately 2.2 million people in the United States. IHS employs approximately 2,380 nurses, which is the highest number of healthcare professionals they staff. Typically located in remote areas, healthcare travelers play an critical...
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Traveler Tips: Setting Realistic Expectations For Your Healthcare Career
By Alex McCoy, Contributing Writer, Owner of Fit Travel LifeWorking in travel healthcare is a great way to branch out in more ways than one. Traveling allows you to visit new areas, expand your skills as a practitioner and build relationships across the United States. When you first leave your staff job, there is...
