Is there withholding state taxes in my home state and work state? There are different rules regarding where you pay state income tax, so there is not just one blanket answer. It will depend on what state your permanent residence is and in what state you are working.

Q: Is travel healthcare the right decision for me?
A: This is a very complicated question to answer! There is not one blanket answer for everyone. Here are a few things to consider.

If you could have a choice between talking with a recruiter like me about what it’s like to be a traveling healthcare professional, or talking to someone who has the experience working as a traveler, what would you pick?

When you begin your healthcare traveling journey, it’s easy to stay busy with working, exploring, and sleeping! However, it’s also nice to set aside time for a hobby. If you find yourself with some extra time or wanting to destress, get cozy and pick up one of my five go-to books to read.

If I had to choose one skill that was the most valuable tool, universal to all industries, it would be networking. According to Merriam Webster, networking is defined as “the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business.”

Q: Why do facilities hire travelers? Are they bad facilities? There are several reasons why facilities hire travelers. The quality of the facility is seldom the reason. Aureus Medical lists the most common reasons.