The Vegas Event Every Travel Healthcare Professional Is Talking About

Las Vegas lit up with energy this September as more than 750+ healthcare professionals gathered at TravCon 2025, one of the largest conference in the nation dedicated to travel nurses and allied health travelers. Hosted at the Paris Hotel in September, the event brought together nurses, therapists, and healthcare staffing leaders for four days of learning, networking, and celebration unlike any other in the industry.​

TravCon isn’t your standard corporate healthcare meeting, it’s part education, part community, and part celebration of the travel healthcare lifestyle. With over 80 exhibitors and sponsors, from top staffing agencies like Aya Healthcare, TNAA/TotalMed, Curavetti and AMN to travel service providers like Nurse.org, Travel Tax, Travel Nurse 101, and Choice Hotels, the conference offers a vibrant expo floor filled with opportunities to connect.​

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The atmosphere feels more like a reunion than a trade show. Attendees often compare it to a family gathering for healthcare professionals , a place to reunite with friends made on assignments across the country while gaining new knowledge and skills through continuing education sessions.

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More than 80 educational sessions were offered at TravCon 2025, covering everything from travel taxes, contract negotiation, and mastering the submission and interview process to wellness, burnout prevention, medical spanish, nurse content creation and more. Attendees also had opportunities to earn advanced clinical certifications including Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), ACLS, PALS, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), with up to 14 CE hours available during the conference.

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Interested in sharing your expertise next year? Speaker applications for TravCon 2026 are now open—apply here.

For those just entering the travel healthcare world, TravCon’s Traveler Success Bootcamp offers a dedicated pre-conference deep dive into the essentials of travel nursing. Covering housing, safety, benefits, interview and negotiation tips, this one-day event is designed to ensure newer travelers hit the ground running and set up for success!

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Learning, Laughing, and Living It Up

TravCon’s days may be filled with education, but its nights are all about connection and celebration. The Beer Park Bash sponsored by Aya Healthcare and TNAA’s Party at LIV gave attendees the chance to connect over shared experiences, while the famous AfterParty at Drai’s Nightclub capped off the event with live entertainment and sweeping views of the Las Vegas Strip.​

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The keynote session by Terry Foster, MSN, RN, CCRN, had attendees laughing, reflecting, and occasionally tearing up. His message of humor, empathy, and self-care in nursing resonated deeply with an audience that knows the challenges of healthcare travel all too well.​

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Throughout the week, attendees enjoy several social events included with their ticket that make networking effortless and fun. The Allied & Therapy Mixer kicks things off Sunday night, giving professionals a relaxed space to meet before the main conference begins. Early risers can join Morning Yoga with fellow traveler Mark Zajac to reset before a busy day of sessions, while the Monday Reception brings extra buzz to the Exhibit Hall with cocktails and conversation. The event wraps up with the Farewell Brunch on Wednesday, a laid-back omelet and mimosa bar where attendees share final laughs, trade contacts, and say “see you next year.”

Every year, TravCon leaves its mark not just through education and CEUs, but through the stories shared between travelers who truly “get it.” This year was no different. From first-time attendees soaking in the energy to seasoned pros returning for their fifth year, nurses and allied travelers alike walked away inspired, connected, and recharged. Here’s what a few attendees had to say about what made TravCon 2025 unforgettable:

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• “TravCon truly changed my life. I went to my first conference not knowing what to expect, just hoping to learn a few things and maybe meet a few people. What I found was an entire community of healthcare professionals who understand the travel life, the challenges we face, and the freedom we love. Can’t wait for next year!” – Brittany G. IG@thatmagicalnurse
• “Absolutely blown away by the amazing connections I made at TravCon 2025! This was my first time attending and I already booked my ticket for 2026!” -Emily P. IG@emilypanakos
• “It’s hard to express how grateful I am for TravCon, it gave me the opportunity to connect with people that share the same lifestyle as me. It was a chance to find a family away from home which is such a blessing as a travel nurse.” -Gabriela P. IG@nicutravelerrn

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• “I look SO forward to TravCon every year because it feels like a family reunion at this point! Sharing time with your fellow travelers, networking, the parties, and meeting top recruiters… it really is unmatched.” -Jeri F. IG@jerilyn_89
• “Another year, another amazing TravCon in the books! Such a great time meeting new people and reuniting with old ones. Same time next year!” -Ryan S. IG@ryseblends
• “Travcon was such an intimate setting for me to get to know my nurse peers. I had the chance to meet people that will be in my life forever.” -Marcus H. IG@marc4miles

• Still not over the best week ever at #TravCon!  It was the perfect mid-contract reset with  a mix of learning, poolside vibes, and just the right amount of Vegas chaos with some of the best nurses out there.

  Between earning CEUs on burnout, legal nursing, and social media influencing 💡, partying at Omnia , catching shows at the Sphere , and soaking up the sun with new friends, this conference had it all.

  But honestly? The people made it unforgettable. Meeting like-minded travel nurses, hugging it out, trauma bonding (in the best way 😂), and feeling safe, seen, and supported. 

  If you’ve never been … GO.! Whether you’re solo or bringing your nurse besties, TravCon is a total soul reset and a reminder of why we do what we do. You’ll leave with new friends, new knowledge, and memories that last way longer than your Vegas hangover. -Nico P. IG@nurse.nico

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More than just a conference, TravCon has become a movement. It’s a celebration of connection, community, and career growth. From the exhibit hall’s networking opportunities to hands-on clinical training and mental health workshops, the event honors both the professional and personal sides of travel healthcare.​

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TravCon’s Travel Nursing & Allied Life podcast is an extension of the conference’s mission to support and connect healthcare travelers year-round. Each episode, the show dives into real conversations with recruiters, travel nurses, and industry experts, covering everything from professional growth and career navigation to lifestyle tips and upcoming conference highlights. It’s an accessible, on-the-go resource designed to help travelers stay informed and inspired, long after the Vegas lights fade. Want to be a guest or have a suggestion? Be sure to reach out podcast@travcon.org

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TravCon 2026 is already scheduled for September 13-16, 2026, again at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, with registration expected to open early next year.​ Be sure to get on the Registration waitlist.

For nurses and allied professionals alike, TravCon remains one of the few places where being a traveler is truly celebrated: a blend of adventure, adaptability, and compassion shared by thousands who care for patients in every corner of the country. Trust me, once you experience it, you’ll want to come back year after year! 

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