Travel Evolved

On today's episode, Mark continues his 3-part series... "Newbie Boot Camp" with an important part of becoming a healthcare traveler. Securing your 1st assignment involves choosing the agency or agencies that you want to represent you on your 1st experience as a traveler. How to choose? who gets priority? How to know if you're getting a good "deal?" He covers it ALL on this great 2nd installment. #travelrn #travelnurse #travelnursepay #travelnursecontracts #travelingnursepaybreakdown #travelevolved #nextgenmedstaff #gypsynurse #travelnursetipe #travelnurselife #travelingnursesalary

On today's episode, Mark starts part 1 of a 3 part series, "Newbie Bootcamp." Specifically this episode discusses how a healthcare provider prepares for a life-changing decision to become a traveler. Th sis one of the most important steps in a successful career as a healthcare traveler... getting ready for this new career. Mark goes into great detail and exactly what a traveler should start preparing for in order to get the most of of a travel career. #travelnurse #travelnursing #travelrn #travelnursepay #travelnursetips #travelnurselife #travelnurseadventures #gypsynurse #gypsynurseadventures #allliedtravel #alliedtraveler #travelnursepay

These are some scary times! It's so bleak out there that many people on all the sides of this industry are asking if healthcare travel is coming to an end. Mark and the team decided to take on this question head first and dedicate an entire episode on the current and future state of our industry. A great and timely episode that openly discusses where we are.. why.. and what travelers can do while the market is low.

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On today's episode, Mark bring on Joseph Conte, CPA and Managing Partner of "Travel Nurse Tax," his CPA firm that specializes in traveling healthcare professionals' taxes. Joe's wife is an RN and she traveled for many years. His experience and expertise in tax laws make him an expert guest for Travel Evolved. He and Mark discuss "Tax Homes," the "GSA," proper pay rates and how they should/should not be taxed, and exactly how long you can take tax-free stipends before they need to be taxed. A really great episode for all travelers that want to "up" their travel experience.

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On today's episode Mark takes a rare look at some of the things that agencies are wrongfully asked to "foot the bill" for in the travel process. While Mark always openly admits to so much of the "blame" that agencies share in some of the negatives that are travel healthcare, we thought it would help travelers to understand why some agencies are forced to increase their margins. This episode really helps travelers to understand why some agencies act they way they do when it comes to "no-shows," "cancellations," and "terminations." #travelrn #travelnurse #travelnursing #travelallied #gypsynurse #gypsynurseadventures #travelnurselife #travelnursetips #travelceo #travelnurse101 #travelnurserecruiter #travelevolved #travelinsiders #markholloway

On today's episode, Mark openly discusses the "big" agencies and what they do to the market in times of strong demand for healthcare travelers and times, (Like right now) when the demand is somewhat less than normal. There are a lot of "wrinkles" that many travelers may not be aware of that agencies smooth out during tough market times. This episode sheds some light on exactly what those big agencies do well, and where they struggle somewhat for the travel healthcare industry.

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On today's episode Mark breaks down specifically why it is that the rate that agencies offer varies soooo much between each and every agency. While he's discussed this topic on numerous occasions, we decided to dedicate an entire episode to this specific topic because of its importance, especially right now with the inventory of travel positions at such a low point in our industry's history.

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On today's episode we discuss how "sports fans" both spectator and participant travelers can still enjoy their passion from the road as a traveler. A quick, but fun episode that will encourage you to enjoy your destinations a little more.

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On today's episode, Mark openly discussed the sometimes dangerous aspect of putting your career in the hands of a brand-new inexperienced recruiter. The crazy part is just how common a "new" recruiter is in our industry. He talks about the "rotating door" and the turnover that has become the model for the most expensive part of an agency's operating expenses. An extremely important episode as we continue to navigate a more difficult travel market.

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On this week's season opener, Mark delves into the current market once again, doing his best to both explain why there is a lowered demand currently and moreover what a traveler can do to help their chances of gaining a great assignment during these challenging times.

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We celebrate our 100th episode today as Mark takes a look back, (and a little look forward) at the first 100 episodes of "Travel Evolved." The series has been a benchmark for new and veteran travelers alike, openly discussing topics that until now, have been silent from all travel agencies. There is still a lot we have to cover over the next seasons, but this episode should spark your interest in a few specific topics we've covered and also those numerous topics Mark has yet to address, (but will soon).

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On today's episode Mark finally goes in to detail about NextGen MedStaff. It's about time! He gives our listeners all the reasons he got back into healthcare staffing and why "Travel Evolved" is such a great companion to the exact, educated, well-informed, evolved traveler that is such a perfect match for NextGen MedStaff. He discusses how being completely open about EVERYTHING that there is to know and understand about how agencies establish their margins, consider your pay-rates, and drive their own sales and participation of you with their agency is better for NGMS and it's future as a leader in new healthcare staffing technology. The longest episode we have ever released.. but oh, so worth the listen!

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On today's episode Mark does his best to introduce the subject of mental health to "Travel Evolved." We believe that this is another piece of the "evolved" traveler that takes every part of this career into careful inspection. While none of us here at "Travel Evolved" are any type of expert on this topic we felt it was an important inclusion to this podcast/YouTube channel. Hopefully a few travelers will do their best to keep an eye on their own and fellow traveler's mental health that is so vital for success for today's traveler. #rntraveler #travelnurse #travelnursing #travelingnurse

On today's episode Mark goes into greater detail on the "slice" of the "pie" that is Vendors and specifically, what the difference is between VMSs and MSPs. It is important for "evolved" travelers to understand exactly where each and every dollar of the bill rate goes to in the process of determining your travel pay rate. Understanding how these vendors work is critical in understanding how hospitals set the proposed bill rates and how that is divvied up to give the traveler what is remaining after agencies take their share and your payroll taxes are applied. An important episode and a great follow-up to our "Vendor" episode.

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On today's episode, Mark talks about the opportunities that being a healthcare traveler can provide to those that actively look to check of their own individual "bucket-list." Many people wait until they are retired or in the twilight of their life to actively pursue the things they have always wanted to do. Today's episode concetrates on the idea that thrre might be a whole lot of those items that a traveler can accomplish while they are still working on the road. A good listen to remoind yourself of one of the many perks being a traveler offers.

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On today's episode, Mark welcomes NextGen MedStaff travelers, Maria Moreno, RN and Nnamdi Ukanwa, RN. This episode is specifically dedicated to these two travelers that found NextGen MedStaff because of this YouTube and podcast platform. As relatively "new" travelers, they listened and learned how to become more "evolved" as travelers and it is because of that eperience, they found their way directly to NextGen MedStaff. Today's episode is unique in that they discuss with our host, Mark how they have become more informed and therefore stronger as travelers due to their pursuit of "traveler knowledge." They openly discuss how important advocating is for today's traveler as learing how the whole process works which made them formidable and stronger as a traveling pair. A great culmination of almost 2 seasons on "Travel Evolved."

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Today's episode focuses on the large amount of travelers that want to, or need to travel together. It always adds a more complicated wrinkle in the fold of getting a placement, (now two placements). Mark discusses tips and ways that can help or ease that process to work toward a larger amount of offers and placements. A great listen for those that have thought about traveling as a pair.

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On today's episode Mark explains the process and commission and of course the operating expenses that are "typical" of the majority of travel agencies out there. It is part of the system in which most travelers work through so it is an extremely important peice that every traveler should understand. Bill rates, commissions, agency margins, and especially travel pay offers are ALL affectied by each individual agency's recruiter compensation plan. An absolute "must-listne" for any traveler who wants to be able to consistantly be paid higher than most!

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On today's episode Mark takes a break from the scheduled episodes to answer the questions he has been receiving about the current martketplace for healthcare travelers. There certainly is a question as to why it seems like there is either a low demand for travelers, a high supply of available travelers, or a combination of both. He gives some examples of what he is hearing from other CEOs, many travelers, and even some additional suggestions he has discussed with other industry leaders. This episode gives you some solid suggestions to get through this somewhat unique time in "travel."

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On today's episode, Mark delves into all things "housing." It's become such an large and ever-increasingly important part of every assignment that he felt it needed to dedicate a full episode for it. Costs, safety, risk, and of course, your "bottom-line" are all openly discussed as he always does. A really good episode to catch and re-visit before every assignent! #travelrn #travelnurse #travelnursing #travelnursetips #travelnurseadventures #travelceo #travelevolved #markholloway #travelnurselife #gypsynurse #gypsynurseadventures #alliedtraveler #alliedtravel #travelallied #travelagency

On today's episode Mark explains exactly what "vendors" are and the role that they play in the recruitment, placement, credentialing, and payroll process. This is a "must listen" if you truly want to understand exactly how travel healthcare really functions. An extremely important cog in your "evolvement" of your travel career. #rn #travelnurse #nurse #travelnursing #travelingnurse #travelrn #travelnursetips #travelnurselife #travelnurseadventures #gypsynurse #gypsynurseadventures #alliedtraveler #alliedtravelers #travelallied #travelevolved #travelinsiders #travelceo #travelagency #markholloway

Mark discusses how a healthcare ttraveler's lifestyle really lends itself to a great "life/work balance" on today's episode.  With so many other professions and careers you really have to be carefule not to reward yourself too early if you haven't earned the right to promote your "life" side of this equation.  Mark really goes into detail on why it is so important for travelers to maintain this balance in order to optimize the best of what travel has to offer you.

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On today's episode, Mark goes back to his start in this industry when he got his start in this industry with an agency that specalized in Strikes.  He openly discusses how this type of staffing works and some of the details behind some deadlines and timeframes that are extremely important for travelers to know when they are thinking about this type of traveler commitment.  A really great listen/watch from one of the few people in the industry that will openly discuss work stoppages.

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On today's episode, we cover one of the first questons many travelers ask about... traveling with a pet.  There are soooo many "pros" and soooo many "cons" that come from having your four-legged friends join you on the road.  On this episode, Mark covers all of those to give travelers some things to consider when deciding if you want to bring your pet with you on your adventures.  This episode gives you the information you need to make this very important decision.  An important episode and one that had to be included in "Travel Evolved."

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Being a traveling healthcare professional is absolutely one of the hardest careers anyone can choose.  There are so many variables that can affect the success of each and every assignment you undertake.  On today's episode, Mark delves in to the infinite number of reasons a traveler should NOT beat themselves up every time one of those assignments doesn't go quite as planned.  Everything from being dismissed to bad assignments and everything in between are topics that are discussed on this important episode for your self-esteem.

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Mark has trained literally hundreds of recruiters in his career.  On today's episode, he openly dicusses what much of that training entails and how recruiters are taught to wotk with, help, and of course book travelers for theiragency, all for that beloved commission that they receive when a traveler signs with them and their agency.  It's quite remarkable the process that mot go through and how they also, have a specific learning curve when it comes to their salesmanship of their company, brand and marketability.  A really eye-opening episode we feel is a perfect compliment to "Travel Evolved."

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On today's episode, Mark goes full-cycle on all the elements that would allow for a healthy lifestyle, while traveling.  This is such an important part of being a successful traveler that we wanted to dedicate an entire episode on how hard it is and how imprtant it is to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working so far away from how.  The difficulties of finding time to ecercise, the challenges of stayinhg on a strong diet while working remotely are all coverd on this all-so-very important aspect of become an "Evolved" traveler.

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On today's episode, Mark discusses the impact and importance of credentialing or "onboarding."  It has become such a large part of the travel process that we felt it would benefit "Travel Evolved" as a stand-alone episode.  Once you secure an assignment, it's extremely important that you get thrugh this process to make sure you start on time and that your assignment isn't "pushed" or cancelled outright.  Such an importnat episode to make sure you're not losing valluable money in the travel process.

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On today's episode, Mark does his best to discuss the benefits of having spiritual health and how muchit adds to your life and to your overall "travel health."  He talks about mind, body and spirit and how having a balance of those 3 aspects can be a great benefit.  www.facebook.com/groups/travelevolved

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On today's episode Mark gives you his reaasons that he believes makes "travel" both a wonderful decision and also one that he believes isn't for every healthcare provider.  The decision to start this lifestyle is certianly one that he thinks shouldbe heavily considered before jumping head-first into a travel career.  A really great episode for new travelers and veterans alike.

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On today's episode of "Travel Evolved," Mark does his best to "walk" candidates through many of the "items" that are often incuded in an agency contract.  He openly discusses how an assignment contract is ALWAYS written for the benefit of the agency and very little is done to protect te traveler.  Cancellation clauses, fines, pay details, (and many pay details that are ommited) and recruiter "promises" are just some of the topics he covers...

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On today's episode of "Travel Evolved" Mark takes a deep-dive into what truly is at the core of a travel agency's goals?  How is it that one agency sets out to differentialte themselves from the rest of the pack and, (of course besides making as much money as possible) what is thier true goal when it comes to "selling" you on them over all other agencies?  A really great episode!

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On today's episode Mark tackles issues some travelers find themselves with regard to their state licenses. It's a topic that almost every traveler has seen with fellow travelers and healthcare professionals and "Travel Evolved" wouldn't be a complete series without an open discussion on this topic.

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On today's episode, Mark delves into medical, dental, life, vision, and liability insurance for the traveling healthcare professional.  It is an area that has a lot of wrinkles and options to it and one that most travelers often times don't truly consider when looking at their agencies complete offer. A very important episode to listen to/watch!  www.facebook.com/groups/travelevolved

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On today's episode Mark discusses the importance of becoming a "mentor" to another traveler in order to help get them through "the learning curve" faster for the overall betterment of the healthcare travel industry.  Overall improvement in the full understanding of the cycle of being a healthcare traveler can improve the experience, and hold both agencies and facilities at a higher accountability standard.  A really great episode after a short break!  facebook.com/groups/travelevolved

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On today's episode, Mark welcomes Dr. Mary Mitchell into the studio for a very introsective look at ways to remain happy during times in your life when things seem pretty tough.  Dr. Mitchell has spend a career in helping people define hapiness and most recently has worked with prison inmates that are living and surving in extremely difficuly enviornments.  The two openly discuss of to view others and how perspective can often times change the way you are feeling about others, expecially as a traveling healthcare provider.  A great guest and a great episode!

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On today's episode, Mark takes a very deep-dive into recruiting and why the complete concept of having a recruiter has become obsolite in healthcare staffing.  Having trained thousands of recruiters in his career, and of course overseeing many recruiting departments, he provides an unique and unknown perspective tat many travelers are unaware of, highlighting exactly why technology is and will contue to leave the "recruiting" model far behind.  This is a fantastic episode that really exposes just how archaic the standard agency recruitment process has becaome and why it costs you, the traverl a LOT of time and money!  One of the best episodes we have released to date!

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On today's episode, Mark gives some quick suggestions on some things that many travelers have told him they bring to an assignment.  Many of these are simply there as reminders, while others are some things you may not have thought about.  He also delves into once again, the current market this fall and how things are shaping up for the remainder of the year.

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On today's episode, Mark covers what facilities do and what they don't allow us agencies to bill for.  Many travelers don't often know exactly how a traveler agency partnership is structured with regard to what we can bill for. Mark believes this is one of those small, but important pieces of information that can really help the communication between traveler and travel agency, if all "cards ar on the table."  A really good episode to bridge that communication gap that often leads to unnessary misunderstandings between you and your agency.

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On today's episode, Mark covers all the types of "crisis staffing" that often include very high pay rates.  What are the risks for a traveler, however?  He openly discusses Strikes, natural disasters, system conversions, and even the "pandemic" that had so many healthcare providers entering the travel system.  A very timely episode that will give you some good things to consider when you're being presented with a "crisis" staffing opportunity.

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On today's episode, Mark openly discusses some "myths,” that many travelers often ask him about, and many that we see on social media.  This episode hopefully dispels the inaccuracies that many have within our industry to help move everyone forward on the issues that truly exist and those that can legitimately be corrected.  A great episode that will hopefully move our industry forward and help "evolve" the industry.

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On today's episode, Mark discusses his take on the amount of "trust" each of the 3 sides of our business have in each other.  This industry relies on each other for transparency, honesty, and commitment.  When one of those sides isn't holding up their end of the bargain, the whole assignment collapses.  This episode hopefully, helps travelers to have a better understanding of what te other sides go through, that hopefully can bridge some communication gaps and lead to a better level of the industry overall.

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Let's all take just a moment to be thankful for what this wonderfuly unique industry offers all of us.  On today's episode we openly dicsuss "gratitide" and what a traveler, agencies, vendors and facilities can all be thankful for in these unique times in healthcare travel.  This is a great episode to listen to/watch frequently when we all forget how blessed we are to be abe to do what we do, on our terms as traveling professionals.  

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On today's episode, we openly discuss what it means to be "black-balled" by an agency, a facility, or even an entire vendor or hospital system.  What does it mean to you careerd, your marketability anfd how do these entities etermine who is "black-balled" under what circumstances.  Yet another topic that nobody want to, or is willing to openly discuss and it's one that is more important than ever due to the current state of the healthcare traveler market.

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We do our best to focus on the actual interview process that can either make or break the "deal" on your dream assignment.  With competition being o fierce out there right now, Mark spends this episode focusing on things that can help push the manager to offer YOU, (the Travel Evolved Trained Traveler) the position, over all of your similar competition.  A good episode to help get you through the interviews better and more effectively.

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On today's episode, we discuss facebook "groups" and how they have evolved since they started becoming an integral part of the healthcare travel recruiting process.  Mark goes into some detail on the history of "groups" and what they were origionally intended for. He also discuss how many travelers find "groups" to be a great way to find your next assignment, all while keeping many of the unwanted recruiters at bay.  He shares some information of "groups" that you may not know, and some issues that "groups" seem to be facing already and what the future holds for this type of job searching.

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We cover the unique and diverse travel state of California on today's episode.  California, after all has historically been a much sought-after location and has a history of supplemental needs that goes back to the beginnings of healthcare travel.  Mark covers the overtime law, the different aspects and the challenging costs of living in the great state of California.

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On today's episode, Mark discusses all the benefits, (and a few negatives) on the idea of using an RV for travel and housing as you continue on this great career-choice you have made.  What are some things to watch out for?  What are the housing tax implications?  How do I best utilize an RV as a traveling healthcare professional?  A really great topic for the current state of available housing many of you are seeing right now.

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It's a shame that we actually had to do an episode dedicated to the "bullying" that seems to go hand-in-hand with being a healthcare traveler often times, but yet... here we are.  On today's episode, we cover this topic that seems to be rarely spoken about on social media, but is one of the most common complaints or "cons" that travelers have.  Mark discusses to root causes of bullying and some very helpful ideas on how to handle this situation if, and probably when, it happens to you.

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What things are in an agency contract that shouldn't be?  What is often times missing from an agency contract?  What exactly isan agency contract?  All of these questions are answered on this edition of "Travel Evolved."  So many times the contract your agency offers you has language in it that should alarm you, yet travelers sign off on these proposals every day.  Mark delves onto what he's been seeing from so many travelers lately with questions they have about their contracts.  A really great episode with some specifics of "what to watch out for" throughout the hour. 

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On today's episode, Mark jumps into the current state of travel and just exactly what is happening currently from the agency point of view.  He openly discusses some short and long-term trends with regard to bill rates, supply and demand and specifically how that information can be used to determine you immediate steps for your next few assignments.  A great and timely episode.

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On this episode, Mark does his best to discuss "floating."  It is a very common request, especially from certain hospitals and specific managers, but how do you handle this demand?  We discuss options and steps that many travelers can take, dependent upon what processes your agency has, but also some solutions for when you are truly "alone."  Another great episode that discussed topics that need more attention in our industry

#floating #floated #travelevolved #markholloway #travelagency #travelceo #travelrn #travelnurse #travelenursetips #travelnurseadventures #travelnurselife #gypsynurse #gypsynurseadventures #alliedtraveler #travelallied 

On today's episode, Mark does his best to get travelers thinking about ways to maintain good health while traveling.  The Healthcare Traveler's lifestyle makes it difficult to have good eating and exercise habits all while living out of a temporary location for a short period of time.  Mark discusses fasting, meal-prepping, when, what , and how much to eat.  He also goes into ways that you can exercise and maintain muscle while working as a traveler.  A really great episode to get you thinking about ways to change the way you stay in shape on the road.

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"Local" travel assignments are becoming a part of the industry, whereas a few years ago, it was rarely even allowed.  On today's episode, Mark cover this "listener-requested" episode to go over how pay packages and taxes are affected differently for local assignments.  A timely episode that has started becoming a real and verified part of "travel."  

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On today's episode, we openly discuss how a traveler should "quit" an assignment, if he or she is in an absolutely horrible and unescapable assignment that they simply cannot finish.  A controversial episode that we tackle head-on, as it is one of those topics that needs to be discussed.  A really solid episode that will give you some answers and maybe even force you to ask yourself a few questions.

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Believe it or not, having a great resume' is one of the easiest and best ways to separate yourself form all the competition you have for the positions you want to be chosen for.  On today's episode, Mark talks about the resume's he has seen in 22 years and how some making simple and easy "tweaks" can often times make the difference between getting hired or getting overlooked.

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As a traveler, many of you have a unique opportunity to set, and more importantly... accomplish what you want to get out of your career, than many other professions.  On today's episode, Mark discusses goals, and how to set them for your own personal success.  A really great episode that will hopefully help motivate you to make the most out of being a healthcare traveler.

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Mark tears into how most agencies are not paying you what they should be for Overtime on today's episode.  This one really might make you question every contract you have signed in the last few years.  A really important episode to listen/watch and to SHARE!

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On today's episode, we do our best to remind everyone out there why it was that you made the decision to take your healthcare career "on the road."  It had to be a bog decision, so on this episode, Mark does his best to get you "re-focused on whatever that original goal of your was.   things are quite different out there right now and we felt it was a great time to spend on this topic that should never really be put on your own personal "back burner."

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On today's episode, Mark welcomes into the studio, veteran ER traveler Steve Mac.  Steve has created a "formula" of sorts that he feels is a great way to make sure all travelers can have a successful assignment each and every time the "hit the road."  Steve witty sense of humor, coupled along with his experience in numerous settings and trauma levels of facility gives his perspective a unique expertise that he and Mark discuss.  A great episode to kick off "season 2" of "Travel Evolved."

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On today's episode, Mark discusses the current state of healthcare travel and how things are so very different form what they were just a few short months ago.  He also brings "seasonality" into the supply and demand model that so actively affects healthcare travel and how a traveler can be better prepared for what may be coming as our industry changes to rebound from the pandemic.

#travelevolved #travelrn #travelnurse #gysynurse #gypsynurseadventures #travelnurseadventures #travelnursetips #markholloway #travelceo #travelagency #seasonality #alliedtravel #alliedtraveler

Our industry is riddled with the concept that many agencies provide an array of "free" perks that many of these agencies put a lot of value on when their recruiters are "selling you" on all the reason you should take a particular assignment through them specifically, and not with the other 300 agencies that also hold that contact.  On today's episode Mark breaks down how "nothing is free" in our industry when it come to what it is that you are receiving for your effort as a traveler.  A simple concept, but understanding the real concept behind why many agencies create this false value, will go a long way to helping you compare the same offer between multiple agencies.

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It's time to talk "current events" on "Travel Evolved."   There is certainly a "dip" in the total number of open positions out there and it has also started affecting the overall bill rates. On today's episode, Mark talks about what is happening and gives a few suggestions on how travelers can get through this unique and interesting time in healthcare travel.

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On today's episode Mark openly discusses "guaranteed" hours.  It feels like more and more...  less and less is actually "guaranteed" for the traveler.  He explains some reasons why the industry has always had issues with guarantees and more importantly why we are seeing a significant increase in traveler displeasure over how very little control a traveler seems to have when it comes to this important issue.  A great listen/watch.

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On today's episode Mark welcomes in social media influencer, Rich Darnell, RN.  Rich has made a name for himself primarily through his YouTube and TikTok presence as "travelnurserich."  Our team discovered Rich and though that Mark and he would make for a great episode, primarily discussing just how much money is being made out there by EVERYONE in healthcare travel.  It is truly a unique time for our industry.  The two openly discuss how both bill rates and pay rates have drastically changed and exactly who has benefited the most from the increase.  A really great episode that will introduce you to another great source of information to help you get your "travel.. evolved."

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It's really a shame that we felt we need to have an episode called "harrassment."  Unfortunately it is still front and center in all workplaces, and we see and hear about it in hospitals and facilities nationwide.  On today's episode Mark openly discussed harrassment and it's many forms that it takes.  How to cope, how to deal, and even a few suggestions on how to handle it as a traveler.  This is a must watch to start the discussion and to begin the communication needed to address harrassment in the workplace.

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On today's episode Mark discusses how many travelers take advantage of some extra time, (if there is any) to make a little money on the side.  While things seem to be very "crazy" right now, "side-hustles" have been a part of healthcare travel for a long time. It's another way to take your income potential up a notch on the road.

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On today's episode of Travel Evolved, Mark discusses some of the reasons that facilities cancel a traveler, sometimes at the 11th hor.  This is certainly one of the absolute worst parts of being a traveler... when uncertainty leads to not only lack of income, but often times serious cost to the traveler.  This is an episode that is important when trying to understand how all 3 of the main parts of healthcare travel work to keep the industry moving ahead, and in many cases, it is the traveler that takes the biggest hit when it comes to hospital cancellations.

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On today's podcast, Mark tackles yet another difficult and rarely spoken about topic in healthcare... addiction.  Unfortunately there are many healthcare providers who suffer from addiction like every profession.  Mark welcomes Certified Psychotherapist Jason Shiers direct from England to openly discuss Jason's view on addiction, how to recognize and more importantly, how to help those who are affected by it.  A really great episode to listen to so that you're prepared to help make a difference with someone that may be struggling with addiction.

#addiction #travelevolved #jasonshiers #markholloway #travelrn #alliedtraveler #travelnursetips #gypsynurseadventures #travelnurse #travelceo

One of the most important episodes you can listen to in all of the healthcare travel world.  Mark goes into detail on how most travelers are leaving thousands of dollars on the table with their agency each and every time they work over 36 hours!  This episode might actually make you angry at how agencies are hiding behind "tax-free" stipend limits and "wage recharacterization" for NOT paying you your full compensation.  A MUST "Travel Evolved" listen!

#travelevolved #markholloway #rnlife #gypsynurse #travelnurseadventures #gypsynurseadventures #travelnursetips, #alliedtraveler #travelrn #travelceo #appfornurses

On today's episode Mark discusses the great opportunity every traveler has to explore your "inner-foodie."  trying new cuisine and experiencing each city's different culture and food for every destination a traveler takes an assignment.  What a great way to make memories, see more of the city/town, and get the absolute "most" out of being a traveler!

#travelrn #alliedtraveler #gypsynurse #travelnursetips #gypsynurseadventures #markholloway #travelevolved #travelceo #travelnurseadventures

On today's episode Mark welcomes guest, Dr. Kaci to join the show to openly discuss how spirituality and medicine are often times a difficult combination for many healthcare providers to juggle in their professional lives.  Let's face it, most healthcare travelers are put right in the middle of some of the most difficult situation for themselves, their patients and their patient's families.  Yet, you are asked to provide care wen many times you may be struggling with some complicated questions of your own.  Dr. Kaci discusses this and many other spiritual and self-introspective topics on a great episode!

#speakingfreedom #travelevolved #markholloway #travelrn #gypsynurseadventures #rnlife #travelnursetips #travelceo #alliedtraveler #alliedtravel

What is "swag," specifically when you are talking about travelers and the "gifts" agency's give them for marketing purposes?  On today's episode, Mark discusses exactly how "swag" works in our industry, and how it works so well.  Branding, future business and "top-of-mind-awareness" are all the results agencies are looking for when they send/give you branded apparel and items for you to take on the road with you.  A different perspective than you may have thought about before...

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On today's episode, Mark goes into great detail about what exactly "tax Advantage" is and precisely how agencies use it to everyone's advantage.  What really is behind the numbers with "tax advantage" and what you should know before blindly signing on the dotted lone every time.  A true fundamental episode for everyone who is becoming "Travel Evolved."

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Why is it that no one, even in these particularly rough times in healthcare is talking about knowing when it is tie to say, "I've had enough, and I'm walking away from healthcare?"  Too may times healthcare professionals seem to feel this sort of responsibility to their career, as if leaving it will somehow lessen the impact of how much they have helped people.  It shouldn't.  On today's episode, Mark welcomes celebrated author, Danielle Orsino, creator of the "Birth of the Fae" series.  Danielle also happens to be a licensed Practical Nurse who left the field to pursue a different calling.  One that she recognized was her true calling.  A really great listen on a needed topic that you won't hear anywhere else!

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Making the most out of every assignment, regardless of the location can be what you remember most when your traveling career is finally finished.  On today's episode, Mark discusses how important this actually can be and more importantly howto find "fun" in each and every city your traveling healthcare career takes you.

#travelevolved #gypsynurse #travelnurseadventures #alliedtraveler #travelceo #travelagency #rnlife #travelnurse #travelnursing #markholloway

On today's episode Mark goes over everything "next assignment."  Getting ready for what's coming next, both financially and location-wise will help drive your career into a better and better travel experience.  Getting a leg-up on your competition for the "best" positions out there will help you get them faster and more often.  A great listen before each and every assignment!

#travelrn #markholloway #alliedtraveler #travellife #gypsytraveladventures #travelnurseadventures #travelnursetips #travelceo #travelevolved #travelagency

Our industry is so unique that it is the only one we know of, that seems to actually discourage travelers from sharing the knowledge they experience at  former facilities, with their current facility or unit.  It just doesn't make a whole lot of sense.  On today's episode, Mark openly, (as always) discusses this crazy phenomena and how it is hurting the entire healthcare industry... evolve.

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On today's episode we go into detail on why is is that travelers choose certain locations over others and how supply and demand hold the key to the amount of needs and of course, how lucrative they are.  There is a lot to consider, especially right now when it come to choosing your next location.  This episode might give you some additional things to ponder when considering your next location.

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Mark goes on a bit of a "rant" on today's episode openly discussing, (as usual) how it seems like we have forgotten how to be kind to each other.  It seems like that has also spilled over to healthcare, whether we are talking about traveling specificallly or just the trust a traveler has to have with agencies and facilities these days.  A "different" tone to this week's episode, but as always... some things you won't hear anywhere else...

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More and more travelers are being let go from their assignments then ever before.  While there are a ton of reasons why, (mostly financial) the effects it can have on a traveler and their confidence is staggering.  On today's episode, Mark openly discusses the trend in the industry for facilities to save as much money on travelers as they can, all while ending assignments with or without cause and how that affects you.  A great and timely episode heading into the end of this year.

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On today's episode, Mark asks the question... "If I'm looking for a new agency, how do I find one without being bombarded with so many?"  It's time to hear what agencies think and how they treat your information as you search and potentially give your contact info out to so many?  It's a very difficult process when searching for a new agency to represent you.  Today's episode might give you that insight you need to help you decide who gets what.

#travelrn #travelnurse #alliedtraveler #travelevolved #markholloway #travelceo #Travelagency #gypsynurseadventures #travelnursingtips #travelnurseadventures

On today's episode, Mark welcomes two guests who are both Healthcare providers with two opposing viewpoints on Vaccine Mandates.  Both of his guests just happen to be critical care RNs who both live in Northern California.  On this episode, Mark interviews them while asking honest and innocent questions that allow them to defend their stance on the mandates and how they are going to affect staffing in the future.  This episode is specifically designed to get the conversation going amongst all of our listeners/viewers.  The idea is that conversation should evolve into better communication.   Both of these intelligent and notable guests give compelling reasons why they feel and believe the way they do.  It is "Travel Evolved's" intention to hopefully allow those beliefs to become more understood and not only more strongly tolerated, but even accepted by healthcare professionals with the opposing view.  Like it or not.. this WILL affect patient care in both the near and distant future.  An extremely important episode to listen/watch and SHARE with your fellow healthcare provider to get the conversation going in a good direction.

#travelrn #travelnurse #travelnurse #travelnurselife #gypsynurse #alliedtraveler #healthcarestaffing #lpn #rnlife #travelnursingtips #gupsynurseadventures #markholloway #travelceo #travelevolved #travelagency

On today's episode, Mark discusses the pro's and con's of forming relationships while being a traveling healthcare professional. What it's like to meet other travelers, staff members and those friends that are unrelated to your job.  It's one of the great parts about being a traveler, but aloso one that you should have a conscious respect for as you go forth and arrive at new locations 2 to 4 times/year.  An episode that reminds us all why we wo what we do!

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If you only fully listen to one episode of "Travel Evolved," this may very well be the one!  While our Bill Rate, (The Pie) is a very simple way of looking at our industry it is a crucial component of understanding how agencies calculate your pay packages directly from it. Literally everything is dictated from that all-inclusive hourly rate that we agencies bill for you each and every hour that you work.  Mark takes that to a new level with breaking down how it is that so many different agencies have such a wide variance of pay packages for the exact same position.  A MUST listen and one to share with your favorite fellow-travelers!

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On today's episode Mark covers ways to save much of that hard-earned money you should now be making as a "Travel Evolved" traveler.  Sometimes you just have to figure out a way to "set aside" money in order to really justify the sacrifices you are making with your travel career.  He goes over some tips he has learned from many seasoned travelers and way in which they make sure that they aren't spending the extra money travelers are earning in what should be a really lucrative period currently.

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On today's episode, Mark goes over his advice for exactlyhis formula for becoming a "successful" traveler.  Certainly the lust for knowledge, the drive to have more and more financial understanding and some time-tested "tricks-of-the-trade" certainly can't hurt.  There really are many "nuggets" in this episode as Mark likes to put it.  This one definitely has a lot of "edge" to it as Mark let's it all out on how to become a successful traveler.

#successfultraveler #travelevolved #travelceo #travelagency #markholloway #alliedtraveler #alliedtravel #travelallied #travelnurse #travelingnurse #travelnursing 

On today's episode, Mark tackles yet another topic that you won't find any one else on his "side of the desk" take on... Payroll errors.  While it isn't a topic that is fun or enjoyable to talk about, it is unfortunately, still a very big part of our industry.  Mark openly discuss the many reasons why they happen and more importantly some of the things that can be done to drastically reduce errors if you see them frequently.  

#payrollerrors #markholloway #travelevolved #travelinsiders #travelceo #travelagency #travelnurse #travelnursing #travelingnurse #alliedtravel #travelallied #travellingallied 

As everyone knows by now, we at "Travel Evolved" believe that physical fitness play a HUGE role in your overall health, mental wellness, and your ability to perform as a traveling healthcare professional.  Today, Mark welcome #1 Bestselling fitness author Nate Palmer to the show.  Nate bring an entire career of tips, ideas, and a great mental state to put yourself in to achieve your fitness goals.  Nate has ideas about changing the way you think about getting in shape that really are unique and extremely helpful in getting your mind ready to be healthy.  A really great episode in this time in our history when being in shape was never more important.

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How about an episode that's just for you, the traveler?  On episode 21, Mark discusses how travelers can make the utmost out of being a traveler.  Certainly the money is important, and Mark wastes no time jumping into that.  He also, however talks about locations, the adventure, the lifestyle and the career enhancement that also should come along with being a traveling healthcare professional.  Join Mark for a great episode that will get you engaged with your wonderful travel career.

#travelevolved #travelnurse #travelingnurse #travelnursing #alliedtravel #travelingallied #travelceo #travelagency #markholloway

Supply and demand truly is the basis for which our industry was founded and remains the cornerstone of how our industry reacts and is affected today.  In this episode we cover the "nuts and bolts" of our industry's foundation and why it is so important for alltravelers to have a strong grasp of it's concept.  Understanding the core fundamental of healthcare staffing and how supply and demand affect it is critical to your evolvement as a traveler. A simple concept, but one that you may not have taken a very deep dive into.  You should.  This episode will get you there.

#supplayanddemand #markholloway #travelceo #travelagency #travelevolved #travelnurse #travelnursing #Travelingnurse #alliedtravel #travelallied #travelingallied #travelinsiders

Over the years, Mark has had many traveler friends that have gotten involved in "toxic relationships."  It is something that unfortunately, travelers can sometimes attract.  Travelers make a lot of money, (especially if you listen to "Travel Evolved"), they are typically only in a city/town for a short period of time, and they usually don't know a lot of people in that area.  On today's episode, Mark welcomes Riana Milne, CCTP and Global Life and Love coach to break down toxic relationships and how many travelers can find themselves involved in one.  A great episode that discusses another topic no one will touch or even consider... except, of course Mark and your friends at "Travel Evolved."

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being a "traveling" healthcare professional isn't for everyone.  That's for sure.  If you or someone you know is thinking about becoming one, then this episode is for you.  Mark openly discusses so many of the wonderful reasons to take your career on the road.  While he recognized that the decision is both personal and looming, he has a great episode that discusses bot the "pros" and "cons" that currently are facing travelers today.  This is a great episode to share with anyone you know that is considering travel.  It's also got quite a few of those "nuggets" that Mark throws in that might give you an "ah-ha" moment as he like to say.  A truly great episode!

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Avoiding "burnout" as a traveler before the "burnout" hits is extremely important to your career, your license/certification, and your profession.  On today's episode, we openly discuss how many travelers are hit with "burnout" before the know it, and what specific steps to take to do everything you can to try to avoid that burnout.  With so many great opportunities right now as a traveling healthcare professional, you don't want to miss this episode.  There are some great tips to keeping you on the road, but safely and without remorse from accepting the wrong assignment... the ones that burn you out the fastest....

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Bill rates are the fundamental key component to everything financially based in travel healthcare.  This episode is one of those "cornerstone" episodes that set up the basis for a lot of future episodes of "Travel Evolved," and one that should not be missed.  Mark goes into solid detail about how bill rates are set and exactly how those rates directly calculate YOUR compensation package that is offered by all of the agencies, (and why so many of those differ so greatly amongst those agencies).  A very important episode to hear.

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On today's episode, Mark Welcomes communications expert and author of "Choose to Prevail," Sandra Rodriguez.  Today , the two openly discuss some of the many benefits that being alone on the road can actually create.  Sandra has a very unique perspective on this subject and one that peaked Mark's interest in conducting an episode dedicated to this normal and common occurrence that almost every traveler faces.  A really refreshing look at what you can accomplish all by simply being "alone" while on the road.

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On today's episode, Mark discusses a traveler's unique opportunity to explore our beautiful nation while you our on your way to an assignment.  He  talks about how to "road-trip" properly and top make the most out of your necessary travel to and from assignments.  There are a whole lot of tips and surprises that can make for not only a great adventure to an assignment, but to truly change your overall experience while being a traveling healthcare professional.  A really great, informative and fun episode.

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You are in direct competition with every other traveler with your same specialty who wants to be considered for the same opening that you do.  On today's episode Mark discusses your "Traveler Marketability" and why it is so important tp\o make sure that you do everything you can to get that interview.  Licensure, certifications, your resume and even references play and important role id whether or not you garner the interview from a hiring travel manager.  A great fundamental episode that he will continue to revert back to as future episodes are filmed.  A great reminder of how you can "evolve" your travel game.

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On today's episode, Mark discusses everything you wanted to know, and even a few things you may not have known about... "Holidays."  He goes over how to schedule your assignment to either encompass working during the holidays or having them completely off and exactly how to accomplish that without sacrificing your income.  He also discusses some opportunities you may not thought of with regard to how to make the most out of those periods of the year with heavy "holidays."  Finally, he openly discusses how a traveler should be properly paid for "holiday pay," and more specifically how many or most agencies pay incorrectly for those holiday hours.  A very strong episode to prepare you for the holiday season.

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