5 Must-Ask Questions for Travel Nurses at TravCon
5 Questions Every Travel Nurse Should Ask at TravCon 2025
TravCon moves fast. With hundreds of exhibitors, thousands of attendees, and countless opportunities, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.
After 30 years in healthcare recruitment, we've learned that the travel nurses who land the best assignments aren't necessarily the most experienced - they're the ones who ask the right questions.
Here are the five questions every travel nurse should be asking at TravCon 2025:
1. "What's your actual average weekly rate by specialty and region?"
Every recruiter will quote high numbers, but get specifics. Ask for real examples from recent placements, not theoretical maximums. A quality agency will show you actual pay packages with transparent breakdowns.
At Ambition 24 Hours, we provide detailed rate sheets showing our actual average pay by specialty for each region, including our premium assignments that often exceed market rates.
2. "How do you handle housing, and can I see examples?"
"We provide great housing" is meaningless. Get specifics:
Can you see photos of actual housing units?
What amenities are included?
How close to the hospital?
What happens if there's a housing issue?
Do you offer housing stipends as an alternative?
Look for agencies that can show you their housing portfolio and have clear policies for any issues that arise.
3. "What kind of support do you provide during assignments?"
Things don't always go smoothly on travel assignments. Maybe there's a scheduling conflict, or the unit culture isn't what you expected. How does the agency support you?
Quality agencies will have 24/7 support lines, local representatives, and clear escalation procedures. We maintain relationships with our travelers long after placement.
4. "Do you have assignments that other agencies don't?"
This separates the order-takers from the true partners. The best agencies have exclusive relationships with facilities, unique opportunities, or access to hidden gem locations.
Our global network and 30-year relationships mean we often have assignments that never hit the open market.
5. "What's your policy on contract changes and cancellations?"
Hospitals sometimes change needs, cancel contracts, or alter terms. What protection does the agency offer? Do they have backup assignments? How do they handle your expenses if something goes wrong?
Our answer: We maintain a pipeline of backup assignments.
Bonus Question: "What makes working with you different from the other 50 agencies I'll meet today?"
Listen for specific examples, unique services, or genuine differentiators rather than generic marketing speak.
Our answer: Three decades of healthcare placement experience, global perspective with domestic expertise and a track record that speaks for itself.
Making the Most of Your TravCon Experience
Come prepared with these questions written down. Take notes on each booth's answers. Most importantly, trust your instincts about who you're talking to.
The recruiter who takes time to understand your travel goals, answers questions thoroughly, and treats you as a partner rather than a commodity is probably the one you want for your next assignment.
See You in Las Vegas
We'll be at booth #547 with answers to all these questions and more. Our team has helped thousands of nurses find amazing assignments, and we're excited to explore how we might support your journey.
Because the right questions today lead to the right assignments tomorrow.
