TravCon: The Travel Healthcare Conference

Ready to turn your travel assignments into a pathway for long-term wealth? We are incredibly hyped to announce Yonas Tekeste, DPT, as a featured speaker at TravCon this year!

Yonas is a travel physical therapist, author of Travel to Freedom, and a seasoned real estate investor who has successfully purchased four properties entirely while working on assignment. Today, he owns and operates three high-cash-flow short-term rentals, using automation and rock-solid local teams to run his properties efficiently from absolutely anywhere. Yonas is passionate about helping healthcare professionals maximize their income, negotiate stronger contracts, and build true financial independence.

In his game-changing session, "Investing in Real Estate as a Traveling Clinician," Yonas will give you the realistic, step-by-step roadmap to do exactly what he did. You’ll learn how to get started, choose the right market, secure financing with the right lenders, find a reliable realtor, and automate your property management so it runs smoothly while you're working full-time. He’s laying it all out; the real pros, cons, successes, and challenges.

If you want to turn your mobility into lasting financial freedom, you cannot miss this!

Secure your spot today for just $449 and get 2 complimentary hotel weeknights! Mid-Bird promo ends June 30th!

🔗 Register today: https://events.travcon.org/2026/register?ref=TravSocial

Hey travelers! Are you ready to level up your healthcare career, connect with your peers, and have an absolute blast while doing it? TravCon is just around the corner, and if you haven't secured your spot yet, here is your sign to make it happen!

Beyond the incredible networking, top-tier exhibitors, and unforgettable after-parties, TravCon is one of the absolute best places to knock out your essential certifications. Instead of renewing them yourself, you can get certified right at the conference surrounded by your community.

Here are some of the fantastic certification and renewal courses offered during the event:
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Stay sharp on your adult resuscitation and advanced cardiac care skills.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Keep your foundational life-saving skills up to date with quick, convenient sessions.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Ensure you're fully prepared to deliver the highest quality care to your youngest, most vulnerable patients.
• AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses): Perfect for the L&D and postpartum rockstars looking to sharpen their fetal monitoring or obstetric skills.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Crucial training for anyone working with newborns to master the latest resuscitation guidelines.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Gain invaluable skills in de-escalation and managing difficult behaviors safely and confidently.

Don't Wait! Secure Your Spot Today!

Head over to the registration page right now to secure your ticket and add these high-demand certification courses to your schedule. Let's make this year's conference your most productive one yet.

Click the link below to register today, and tell us in the comments which certs you're locking in!
🔗 https://events.travcon.org/2026/register?ref=TravSocial

We’re excited to welcome Staffmax Healthcare as an official Exhibitor at TravCon!

Dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities across the country, Staffmax Healthcare offers travel nursing, per diem, locum tenens, and allied healthcare positions while supporting clinicians throughout their career journey. Their team is passionate about helping healthcare professionals find flexibility, adventure, and opportunities that fit their goals.

Be sure to stop by their booth to connect with the team, explore new opportunities, and learn how they can help you take the next step in your healthcare career. Welcome to TravCon, Staffmax Healthcare. We’re thrilled to have you with us!

Ready to take control of your financial future?

TravCon's Tax & Finance Sessions are designed specifically for healthcare travelers looking to maximize their earnings, navigate taxes with confidence, and build long-term financial wellness.

View Part 1 of our Tax & Finance Session spotlight series, featuring sessions happening on Monday!

Whether you're new to traveling or a seasoned healthcare professional, these sessions offer valuable tools and expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.

🎟️ Register today for just $112.25 (25% off the current registration price) with code DEPOSIT. Secure your spot now and pay the remaining balance by July 31st.

🔗 https://events.travcon.org/2026/register?ref=TravSocial

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll highlight even more Tax & Finance sessions happening!

New on the TravCon Blog!

TravCon week moves fast, and between running to CE sessions, networking with recruiters, and navigating the massive crowds, it is incredibly easy to burn out before the week is even half over. While Las Vegas is legendary for its bright lights, experienced healthcare travelers know that surviving the week requires a strategy. We’ve put together the ultimate insider guide specifically for TravCon attendees. Featuring the best local coffee spots to conquer conference mornings, budget-friendly foodie favorites that beat the overpriced Strip traps, and perfect low-stress spots to recharge your social battery. Before you touch down in Nevada, grab our ultimate checklist to balance the high-energy excitement with a much-needed mental health break.

Click the link to read your complete Las Vegas TravCon survival guide: https://travcon.org/blog/las-vegas-travel-guide-for-travcon/

Ever wonder what a day at TravCon looks like? ✨

It starts with taking care of yourself through wellness activities like yoga and fitness sessions. Then it's off to the Exhibit Hall to meet recruiters, explore opportunities, and discover where your next assignment could take you.

Throughout the day, you'll attend inspiring sessions, earn CEUs, complete certifications, and gain valuable knowledge to help grow your career. And when the learning wraps up, the connections continue through networking events, social gatherings, and unforgettable celebrations with fellow travelers.

TravCon is more than a conference; it's a place to learn, connect, recharge, and find your community.

Ready to experience it for yourself? We can't wait to welcome you to TravCon.
➡️ Register today: https://events.travcon.org/2026/register?ref=TravSocial

We are so excited to introduce the incredible Marquita D.R. Thurman, MSW, LCSW, as one of our featured speakers this year!

With nearly two decades in the social work field and a decade as an LCSW licensed across an impressive seven states, Marquita brings an absolute wealth of knowledge to the stage. From running her thriving private practice, Renewed Minds, to her diverse background in medical social work, crisis care, corrections, and travel social work, she has truly seen and done it all.

In her highly anticipated session, "The Traveling Social Worker: Logistics, Lessons Learned, and Life on the Road," Marquita will be leading a dynamic panel of professional social work travelers. Designed for social workers by social workers, this session is packed with the real-world insights, logistics, and technical know-how you need to thrive on the road. Whether you're ready to take the leap into travel or looking to elevate your current journey, you'll walk away with the ultimate confidence boost and a community of peer expertise.

Secure your spot today for just $449 and get 2 complimentary hotel weeknights! Mid-Bird promo ends June 30th!

🔗 Register today: https://events.travcon.org/2026/register?ref=TravSocial

We’re excited to welcome Amergis Healthcare Staffing as an official Exhibitor at TravCon!

Dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities, Amergis provides workforce solutions across nursing, allied health, locum tenens, and more. With a nationwide network and a people-first approach, their team is committed to helping clinicians find the right fit for their career goals while supporting healthcare organizations across the country.

Be sure to stop by their booth to meet the team, explore new opportunities, and learn more about the resources and support they offer healthcare travelers. Welcome to TravCon, Amergis! We’re thrilled to have you with us!

New Blog Post! First-Time at TravCon? Let’s Avoid the Rookie Mistakes!

Heading to the ultimate travel healthcare conference for the very first time can feel like walking onto a chaotic unit during shift change, completely overwhelming but incredibly exciting! From trying to do absolutely everything on the schedule to wearing the wrong shoes for those massive Vegas convention floors, it is easy for first-timers to burn out before the official afterparty even starts. We’ve rounded up the biggest rookie mistakes rookies make at TravCon (and exactly how to avoid them) so you can navigate the expo hall like a seasoned pro, protect your budget, and build meaningful career connections that actually last.

Click the link to read our first-timer survival guide before you pack your bags for Vegas: https://travcon.org/blog/first-time-travcon-mistakes/