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The Travel Allied Pro Guide

What to Know if You're Ready to Take Your Skills on the Road

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What Is Travel Allied Health?

Travel allied health professionals—like imaging techs, respiratory therapists, and surgical technologists—take on short-term assignments, usually 13 weeks, in hospitals and clinics across the country. They step in where specialized support is needed most, gaining exposure to new equipment, teams, and care settings. It’s a flexible, fast-paced way to grow your expertise, explore new places, and contribute to high-need environments—while staying in control of your career path.

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Why Choose a Travel Allied Health Job?


Travel allied health offers an excellent way to broaden your horizons. You gain exposure to different work cultures, patient demographics, and healthcare practices. This allows you to enhance your skills, expand your professional network, and elevate your career. Additionally, it provides the freedom and flexibility to work where you want, offering a unique work-life balance that traditional roles may not provide.  

 

 

 

  • Higher pay packages including tax-exempt housing stipends and insurance benefits

     

  • Freedom of choice for city, shift, and contract length

     

  • Rapid exposure to new equipment, protocols, and patient populations

     

  • Tax‑exempt stipends for housing and meals, plus medical, dental, and 401(k) plans
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Minimum Requirements

  • One year of recent experience in your specialty (some high‑acuity roles request two)

     

  • Active state license or national registry card like ARRT, NBRC, ASCP, NBSTSA, etc. (we’ll help you with state-specific or Compact requirements)

     

  • A willingness to jump in and learn—you don’t necessarily need to have travel experience yet
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Don’t worry—we’ll guide you through everything else: Certifications, vaccinations, screenings, and paperwork. If you’ve got the clinical foundation and an open mindset, we’ve got the rest covered.

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Top Specialties Hiring Now

If you’ve got skills in these high-demand areas, you’re already ahead of the game—especially with bonus experience that sets you apart.

SpecialtyWhat Drives Demand
CT Technologist More stroke protocols and overnight imaging needs
Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Rehab programs and neonatal ICU coverage
Surgical Technologist Backlogs of elective and cardiac surgeries
Mammography TechnologistExpanded screening guidelines and mobile units

On-Assignment Tips

  • Adopt a growth mindset. Treat every new workflow as a skill upgrade.
     
  • Build rapport fast. Introduce yourself to the charge staff and ask how you can help. 
     
  • Stay adaptable. Different scanners or ventilators require quick learning.
  • Keep learning. Use CEUs and vendor webinars to stay current on technology. 
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Career Spotlights
RoleFast Facts
CT Technologist
  • Run multi-slice scanners and start IV contrast.
  • Demand rising as stroke protocols require 24/7 CT coverage.
  • Nightshifts often attract premiums.
Respiratory Therapist
  • Manage vents, aerosol therapy, and rapid response calls in ICU/NICU.
  • Outpatient pulmonary and tele-respiratory programs fuel 2025 demand.
Mammography Technologist
  • Operate digital and 3-D tomosynthesis units during mobile screening drives.
  • Expanded USPSTF screening guidelines boost volume year-round.
  • MQSA-certified travelers see steady 13-week extensions.
Ultrasound Technologist
  • Perform abdominal, vascular, and OB/GYN scans in rural hospitals lacking full-time sonographers.
  • Tele-rad partnerships push demand for point-of-care imaging.
  • Mixed-shift schedules earn shift-diff pay on evenings.
Surgical Technologist
  • Prep sterile fields and pass instruments in ortho, neuro, and cardiac cases.
  • Elective surgery backlog keeps ORs running extra rooms.
  • Cardiac cases can add +$400 / week in stipends.
X-Ray Technologist
  • Capture trauma, portable bedside, and OR C-arm images.
  • Rising ED volumes and expanded mobile imaging fleets drive demand.
  • Portable shifts often pay on-call bonuses plus base rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are Allied Health travel contracts?

Most run 13 weeks, though 8, 10, or 26‑week options appear based on facility need.

Will FlexCare handle state licensing?

Yes. FlexCare compliance specialists schedule fingerprints, track deadlines, and reimburse eligible fees once you start.

Do Allied Health travelers receive housing?

Choose turnkey housing assisted by FlexCare or take the stipend and book your own Airbnb, rental, etc.

Can I travel with a partner?

Yes. Let your recruiter know, and they will search for facilities open to travel pairs or pet‑friendly housing.

No matter where you’re at in your journey, we’ve got options—and people—to help you figure it out.

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