In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on everything that goes into building the educational experience at TravCon! Joining us are Melissa Kynbel, TravCon’s Director of Education, and Jackie Neilly, our Nurse Planner & Speaker Engagement Specialist.

Melissa and Jackie share their passion for empowering healthcare travelers through high-quality education, give us a sneak peek into how this year’s sessions are shaping up, and spotlight the incredible speakers—many of whom are travelers themselves!

We also chat about exciting new offerings like TNCC certification, sessions designed for veterans and small biz owners, the ever-popular Dream Destination Series, wellness tracks, and enhanced networking opportunities.

Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at what makes TravCon education so valuable—and why 2025 is going to be our most impactful year yet.

💸 Use code TRAVCONPOD to get $50 off your General Admission ticket: https://events.travcon.org/2025/begin?ref=TravSocial

In this special Nurses Month episode, we’re celebrating the heart and soul of travel nursing—live from YouTube—with a dynamic panel from AMN Healthcare. 💙 Tune in to “Passion with a Purpose” as we explore what drives nurses to take their careers on the road, the tools that help them thrive, and the inspiring stories that keep them going.

💡 In This Episode, We Cover:

• Building strong, supportive recruiter relationships
• Navigating your career with the AMN Passport app
• Real-life stories from nurses living their purpose and making an impact

👥 Featured Guests:

• Saundra Vild – AMN Healthcare industry expert sharing insider knowledge
• Julius - Traveler
• Brooke Strachan – From medical assistant to RN Strike Recruiter, now helping nurses find career-defining roles
• Ann King – NICU nurse & host of Nursing Uncharted, with over 5 years of travel nursing experience through AMN

Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just curious about the lifestyle, this conversation is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and real stories to empower your journey.

📺 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQpT_J_zsDk

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Roxanne Alexander Jones, Vice President of Global Programs at Global Care Force, to explore how this extraordinary nonprofit is transforming lives across the globe through medical volunteerism.

Born from the crisis of COVID-19, Global Care Force now deploys dedicated healthcare volunteers to underserved communities in Ukraine, Egypt, Jordan, Mexico, and beyond—bringing critical care, medications, and most of all, hope.

Roxanne shares firsthand stories from the field, including the organization’s mobile medical teams in Ukraine, serving thousands of civilians in war-torn areas. We also dive into the rising need for medical aid in refugee communities in Egypt and Jordan, and how Global Care Force is stepping in where few others can.

Whether you're a healthcare professional looking for meaningful ways to serve or someone who believes in compassionate care without borders, this episode will inspire you to take action.

🌐 Learn more or volunteer: www.globalcareforce.org