Allied Travel Careers
Ready for a career that's more than just a job? At Prolink, we believe work should be fulfilling and inspiring. We understand your desire for a career that aligns with your passion for travel and offer opportunities for growth. We're here to guide you, offering personalized support and resources to help you discover a path that leads to both professional success and personal fulfillment in the exciting world of travel allied health careers.
It’s never been easier to start an allied travel career
When you partner with Prolink, you're paired with a dedicated team of healthcare recruiters committed to finding you the positions that suit you best and will support you throughout every assignment you take.
Why travel healthcare professionals choose Prolink:
- The best compensation and benefits
- Dedicated, supportive Clinical Team
- Free mental health resources
- Tuition discounts
- Day-one health coverage and 401(k) enrollment
Career Spotlight: Travel Respiratory Therapist
Travel respiratory therapists take jobs around the country caring for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. They provide diagnostic services, and they assist in monitoring pulmonary function.
Career Spotlight: Travel Rad Tech
Travel radiologic technologists are crucial members of the radiology team. They use equipment to create images of the body that assist with diagnosing conditions and injuries as well as with tracking disease progression.
Career Spotlight: Travel Echo Tech
Travel echo techs help generate images necessary to diagnose and treat heart conditions. They perform and interpret echocardiography examinations, giving them hands-on patient contact.
Career Spotlight: Travel Ultrasound Tech
A travel ultrasound tech uses sonographic techniques and equipment to diagnose and test patients. They complete patient assessments, keep records, and maintain imaging equipment.
What is allied health?
Allied health professionals fall into two broad categories: therapists (technologists) and technicians (assistants). They help nurses, doctors, and pharmacists diagnose and prevent medical conditions.
Some allied travel professionals work directly with patients, providing hands-on services, while others work in labs or offices. They’re all under the supervision of other healthcare professionals.
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Allied travel professional salary and benefits
Salaries in the allied travel health field vary significantly based on a variety of factors, including job title, education, certifications, and facility location. However, travel allied health professionals can expect to make more than their permanent staff counterparts.
Allied travel health professionals work with Prolink to help connect them with employers and job opportunities. Prolink offers allied travelers significant benefits, including retirement planning, health insurance, life insurance, and dental and vision coverage.
Required education and training
To work as an allied travel professional, you will likely need at least an associate’s degree. Technical and assistant professions typically require a certificate or diploma, which means participating in specialized training programs and passing an exam.
Before you can begin to take travel assignments, you will need to have at least one year of experience in the right work setting, depending on your exact career.
Travel allied health FAQs
What are the typical job settings for travel allied health professionals?
Travel allied health professionals work in lots of settings, including clinics, hospitals, laboratories, and even in patients’ homes.
Do I need a degree to work as a travel allied health professional?
Some travel allied health professionals only need certification to start working in their field, while others require at least an associate’s degree. Bachelor’s degrees can give you a more competitive edge. If that’s not an option for you, then getting further certifications can make you more attractive to employers.
Can travel allied health professionals work directly with patients?
Yes. Allied health professionals, including travel ones, often work directly with patients as they diagnose and assist those who are struggling with illnesses and injuries.
How long does it take to start working as a travel allied health professional?
The exact timeline will depend on the career path you choose. If you need to get an associate’s degree, which takes two years, you can expect to start working as a travel professional in three to four years.
Prolink Perspectives
Learn everything you need to know about being an allied travel professional, including how to get your first travel assignment, tips and tricks, and much more.
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