How-to guides for healthcare travelers

At Nomad Health, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with traveling as a healthcare worker, and we’re dedicated to helping you thrive in this rewarding profession. With our how-to guides, we have the answers to your questions—whether you’re a seasoned travel nurse looking to level up your skills, or you’re just beginning your allied health travel career. 

From mastering the art of securing the best travel assignments to navigating license and certification requirements across states, our guides will empower you at every step of your travel journey. So take advantage of our resources designed exclusively for travel clinicians, and immerse yourself in a world of knowledge and support.

Together, we hope to make your healthcare travel career into an adventure that works for both your personal and professional goals.

Browse travel clinician career guides:

• Med-surg career guide
• Speech-language pathologist career guide
• Surgical tech career guide
• Occupational therapist (OT) career guide
• Physical therapist career guide
• Labor and delivery career guide
• Long-Term care career guide
• CVICU career guide
• Cath lab career guide
• Critical care career guide
• Emergency room career guide
• ICU career guide
• MICU career guide
• Oncology career guide
• Operating room career guide
• PICU career guide
• Psych career guide
• Rehabilitation career guide
• Step-down career guide
• Telemetry career guide
• MRI Tech Career Guide
• CT Career Guide

How to become a travel nurse

Ready to become a travel nurse? Our travel nurse how-to guides have you covered! Discover the essential steps to kickstarting your career in travel nursing—from meeting educational requirements and obtaining licensure, to honing your skills in diverse healthcare settings. 

How to file taxes as a travel nurse

Unravel the complexities of filing taxes as a travel nurse. Our expert guide includes advice for filing in multiple states, understanding travel nurse tax deductions, and optimizing tax benefits. Discover time-saving tips to keep your financial records organized throughout your assignments. 

How to negotiate travel nurse pay

Get expert advice on how to negotiate travel nurse pay. Our how-to guide will show you how to research pay rates, advocate for yourself, and discuss contract terms and compensation with different healthcare facilities.

How to get travel nurse certifications

Explore all the different certifications for travel nurses including specialty-related credentials. Learn about the requirements, renewals, and exams related to obtaining credentials needed by travel nurses. Plus, learn which travel nurse credentials can help you stand out in the job market.