I've traveled with my wife who has worked a variety of jobs while such as a CNA, Mental Health Tech and an online language instructor. Pets can be a challenge finding housing plus the pet deposits and fees so let your recruiter know up front so they have time to prepare for that. Healthcare Traveler Magazine had a recent article about a Traveler that traveled with her horse...No kidding! They have had alot of articles about Traveling with pets Health Care Traveler - Home Page . I have alot articles on my site that may answer the rest of your questions at
Travel NurseToolbox .Also for Taxes refer to TravelTax: Tax preparation for travel nurses and other traveling medical and mobile professionals .
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