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Committing to a travel healthcare assignment that's on the other side of the country or even just a few states away can be equally thrilling and stressful. After getting over the initial excitement of the opportunity, you have to decide the best way for you to get there! For some, flying is the obvious choice, as it's less time-consuming. Taking a road trip, however, is an option that comes with its own benefits as well. Not sure of the best option for you? Here’s a pros and cons list for both flying and driving to your next travel healthcare assignment:  

Being able to work in the career you love while also traveling is a great opportunity, but it doesn't come without its challenges. When you're on assignment around the holidays, the desire to be surrounded by family can be overwhelming. Even though technology has helped bridge the communication gap, nothing can truly replace the feeling of being home around Christmas. As a travel healthcare professional, you know that being away from family is part of the job. To stay motivated during this time of year when it's easy to begin missing home, try some of our methods of coping with being away for the holidays. 

Whether you just graduated college or recently decided to change career paths, preparing for your first travel therapy assignment is a thrilling yet nerve-wracking experience. As with any first day on the job, it's important to keep an open mind while also paying close attention to all the small details of a facility during your training. You're going to learn a lot during your first week, but don't let it overwhelm you. Your first travel therapy job will set the foundation of what to expect down your professional journey in the future.Here are a few tips for navigating your first travel therapy assignment: 

Surgical Technologists are the backbone of the operating room and hold the important role of ensuring safety for patients on the operating table and supporting the surgeons as they work. This career is rewarding and fulfilling, but did you know that you can explore the country while continuing to make lifechanging impacts on patients as a traveling surgical tech?Just like travel nurses or travel therapists, surg techs have the opportunity to work short-term assignments in locations you love nationwide. If you have a love for travel and a desire to gain more professional experience, check out these three reasons why you should consider taking your surgical technologist career on the road:  

Jackson Therapy Partners, a leading therapy and allied staffing agency, today announced that it has been named to the Orlando Sentinel’s newly released list of the Top Workplaces for 2022. The company appears at number 55 on the list of top employers in Orlando and Central Florida in the Small Companies category.