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Choosing your next travel therapy or allied assignment destination is a thrilling experience. However, once you accept a contract it's time to get moving - literally. Finding short-term housing that meets all your wants and needs can be overwhelming. With this guide, we hope to reduce the pressure that comes with searching for the right place to live. Here are realistic housing options to consider, based on your personal preferences, wants and needs as a therapy, allied, or education traveler:

As a travel therapist or imaging tech, your recruiter is one of your most important assets. They will advocate for your skills to find a position that best utilizes your strengths, while also being in a location you want to live in! Working with a recruiter is incredibly beneficial for obtaining offers, building your professional network, and always having a support system behind you. Knowing how to work with them properly allows both you and your recruiter to reap the most benefits from your relationship. Here is our step-by-step guide to working with a travel healthcare recruiter:

Once you've made the decision to pursue a career in travel healthcare, it's easy to start picturing how exciting your life will be. From grabbing a cup of freshly brewed coffee at a local shop before every shift to going on daily hikes when you have the day off. No matter how you picture your life as a travel healthcare professional, it's important to keep in mind that you may end up having an opportunity you absolutely love, but requires you to work the night shift. Whether you’ve worked the night shift before or this is your first experience, it’s important you have a positive mindset about working the night shift. Being away from home while adjusting your sleep schedule and being on an opposite schedule from your friends can be both mentally and physically draining. Check out our advice for learning to love the night shift:

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:

Moving once a year can be frustrating, but traveling therapists often go through the moving process every 13 weeks. Having to pack and unpack your life every three months or so can be a challenging part of working as a travel therapist. Luckily, there are many hacks that can make packing and unpacking faster and easier. Check these out next time you move for an assignment: 1. Make a master moving checklist Lists are your best friend when it comes to managing a move – they corral lots of important information so it’s not all bouncing around your head! Have a master moving checklist that contains everything you need to do to carry out your move successfully, from renting a moving truck to having your mail forwarded.