May Baker
BSN RN CCM · Advantis Medical Staffing
May Baker, BSN RN CCM has a decade of nursing experience in many specialties including hospice, travel nursing, case management, and more. She uses her professional experience as a freelance writer to guide, support, and educate other clinicians.
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TRAVEL TIPS
2026 Guide: Travel Nurse Housing Stipend vs. Agency-Provided Housing
The biggest financial decision you’ll make as a travel nurse isn’t your weekly pay; it’s your housing choice. Choosing the right housing strategy is the ultimate secret to […]
May 22, 2026 · 10 min read
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IRS Travel Nurse Rules: Tax Home, Tax-Free Stipends & the 12-Month Rule
Tax-free stipends are one of the biggest financial perks of travel nursing. But there is a catch: if you don’t have a valid travel nurse tax home, that “tax-free” money […]
February 9, 2026 · 10 min read
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What Is Post-Acute Care and Why It’s Key to Recovery
Fear. Confusion. Uncertainty. That’s often what follows a hospital discharge. The relief of surviving a health crisis quickly turns into […]
April 11, 2025 · 8 min read
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Med Surg: How to Succeed in America’s Most Popular Nursing Specialty
Are you a nurse drawn to the fast pace of med surg nurse jobs? Maybe you’re feeling the pull of […]
February 20, 2025 · 17 min read
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Can You Make Good Money as a Local Travel Nurse?
Travel nursing isn’t just about crisscrossing the nation anymore. In today’s world, you can enjoy the perks of being a […]
March 13, 2024 · 6 min read
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How to Choose The Best Health Coverage as a Travel Nurse
Navigating health insurance as a travel nurse can be complicated. Nurses working in permanent positions won’t have the same concerns […]
August 23, 2023 · 7 min read
SALARY & PAY
The Top 10 Cities for Traveling Sterile Processing Tech Salaries
Today’s healthcare depends on traveling medical professionals to deliver competent care. If a hospital is short-staffed or needs to reach […]
June 20, 2023 · 5 min read
ALLIED HEALTH
The 4 states OR techs make the most money
During an operation, surgeons and other medical professionals rely on OR techs to prepare the sterile field and medical equipment […]
June 13, 2023 · 6 min read
ALLIED HEALTH
Rad Tech Salaries and Job Security as Medical Imaging Demands Rise
Radiologic technologists also known as “rad techs are the third largest healthcare profession outside doctors and nurses. As experts in […]
May 5, 2023 · 6 min read

