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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Career First-Time Traveler Nurse Contributor Traveler Tips
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...
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By Alex McCoy, Contributing Writer, Owner of Fit Travel LifeMy first travel assignment was in central Wisconsin and spanned August until November. As I sat down and started to pack and sort through which clothes I would need for the three months, I had a slight panic attack when I realized I would be...
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By Alex McCoy, Contributing Writer, Owner of Fit Travel LifeOne question I get from coworkers or soon to be travelers is how we handle insurance as healthcare travelers. Healthcare is a complicated situation everywhere in our country, so it can often be confusing and frustrating to navigate this arena if you are coming from...
