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October 22, 2026
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Thinking About a Winter Travel Healthcare Assignment? What to Consider Before You Go

A winter travel healthcare assignment can look very different depending on where you decide to spend those 13 weeks. You could be scraping ice

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Perks of Being a Travel Nurse in Snowbird States
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February 26, 2017
3 min read

Perks of Being a Travel Nurse in Snowbird States

There is a high demand for travel nurses in snowbird states such as Florida, Texas, and California (states where retirees flock to) As these

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The importance of creating great company culture
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February 17, 2017
2 min read

The importance of creating great company culture

At Valley Healthcare, we work tirelessly to help our travel nurses find the perfect assignment to fit their needs. This is not an easy

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Travel nurse life hacks: Turn your temporary house into a home
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February 15, 2017
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Travel nurse life hacks: Turn your temporary house into a home

It’s ok, you are not alone. Moving is hard As a travel nurse living the free-spirited lifestyle, you may have some fears and feeling

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How to Sail Through an IRS Audit: A Guide for Travel Nurses
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February 13, 2017
4 min read

How to Sail Through an IRS Audit: A Guide for Travel Nurses

While audits can affect less than 1% of the population, travel nurses can have a higher chance of getting audited Disclaimer: We’re not accountants

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Travel Nursing & Allied
February 8, 2017
4 min read

Review of BluePipes Online Healthcare Professional Resource

The nursing job application system has advanced in recent years, making it hard for nurses to keep up. Websites like BluePipes have been created

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Travel Nursing Tax Homes: What Are They and Should You Have One?
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February 6, 2017
5 min read

Travel Nursing Tax Homes: What Are They and Should You Have One?

Doing your taxes is probably not your favorite activity. Here’s all you need to know about tax homes Disclaimer: We’re not accountants or lawyers

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3 Travel Nurse Safety Tips When Visiting a New City!
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February 3, 2017
3 min read

3 Travel Nurse Safety Tips When Visiting a New City!

It's best to be set up with straightforward procedures that will make you feel safe It’s been a genuinely simple process up until now.

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How Travel Nurses Can Get Organized for Tax Season
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January 26, 2017
3 min read

How Travel Nurses Can Get Organized for Tax Season

Easily the worst season of the year for some travel nurses, but it doesn’t have to be so painful Disclaimer: We’re not accountants or

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The Impact of the Repeal Affordable Care Act on Travel Nursing
Travel Nursing & Allied
January 20, 2017
5 min read

The Impact of the Repeal Affordable Care Act on Travel Nursing

The political posturing seems to paint competing landscapes, sometimes austere and sometimes placid With the looming “Repeal and Replace” of the Affordable care Act

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Interview with Joseph Smith, Founder of TravelTax on Travel Nurse Tax Challenges, Best Practices, and Ways to Maximize Your Salary
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January 15, 2017
5 min read

Interview with Joseph Smith, Founder of TravelTax on Travel Nurse Tax Challenges, Best Practices, and Ways to Maximize Your Salary

How did you get started as a specialist in travel nurse taxes? I was a travel respiratory therapist with a Bachelor’s in accounting. I

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The Ultimate Travel Nursing Tax Deductions List
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January 9, 2017
2 min read

The Ultimate Travel Nursing Tax Deductions List

You can also save yourself tons in taxes by keeping good track of what’s deductible Disclaimer: We’re not accountants or lawyers and the information

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Payroll and Time Reporting for Travel Nurses
Travel Nursing & Allied
January 6, 2017
6 min read

Payroll and Time Reporting for Travel Nurses

With these tips, you will have a better comprehension of the process and avoid pitfalls As the balance of travel nursing tilts toward VMS

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