Travel Nursing & Allied Life

Oct 29 2024 131 ep. 21 mins 24
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Travel Nursing & Allied Life is a podcast about all things related to Healthcare Travel. TravCon and The Gypsy Nurse team bring you current information about the healthcare travel industry so you can stay updated and connected throughout the year. TravCon is here to help guide and connect all healthcare professionals from all specialties, navigate their travel careers, and stay current with the trends and changes. Don't forget the Travelers Conference takes place 9/22/24 -9/25/24 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas! Visit TravCon.org for more information!

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