Before you head out on a traveling respiratory therapist assignment, it’s essential to have a clear idea of the location so you can acclimate more quickly and make the most of your time there.

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  Getting the opportunity to see new parts of the country while still holding a
  steady healthcare job and income is among the top advantages of being a
  traveling respiratory therapist. Before you head out on a traveling
  respiratory therapist assignment, it&rsquo;s essential to have a clear idea of
  the location so you can acclimate more quickly and make the most of your time
  there. Learn more about how to research an area before you go on assignment.
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<h2>Personal Recommendations</h2>

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  One of the best ways to gain insight into a new area is to ask around to other
  people who are familiar with the place and can give you their first-hand
  opinions. Reach out to people you know to see if they can give you any
  recommendations about an area or put you in touch with someone else who could.
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<h2>City Forums</h2>

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  If you don&#39;t have any personal contacts that have been to your assignment
  location, you can still gain some personal insight by posting to a city online
  forum. Whether it&#39;s general questions or more specific (such as best
  places to eat), there will likely be a forum where people are enthusiastic to
  share their opinions and give their advice.
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<h2>Official Visitor Site</h2>

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  Review the official tourism or visitor site for your travel location. You can
  find out all the basic information you need about the area, including
  attractions, things to do, places to eat, transportation, events, weather,
  history, and more. Plus, official visitor websites will generally include
  helpful resources to plan your travels.
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<h2>Travel Apps</h2>

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  Your smartphone can be a super informative tool for compiling information
  about a location. There are apps for researching just about anything you&#39;d
  want to know about your assignment area. You can check out reviews of area
  attractions on <a href="https://www.yelp.com/mobile">Yelp</a>, see upcoming
  weather forecasts with <a href="https://weather.com/apps">Weather Channel</a>,
  or find local businesses, hospitals, ATMs, and other necessities with
  <a href="http://www.aroundmeapp.com/">AroundMe</a>.
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  Pursue your career as a
  <a href="/sites/cca/travel-job-search">traveling respiratory therapist</a> and
  find assignments with the help of Cross Country Allied. We are nationally
  recognized as a Cross Country Staffing company, and have built up an extensive
  network of clients throughout the country. Describe your ideal clinical
  setting or geographical setting, and we will find an opportunity that&rsquo;s
  the best fit for you.
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  Cross Country Allied offers great benefits, such as top pay, comprehensive
  health benefits, 401k, free private housing, referral bonuses, and more.
  <a href="/sites/cca/start-today">Apply now</a> to get started in joining MSN
  Travel Allied or give us a call at 800.223.9230.
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If You're Getting Ready to Go on Assignment Make Sure You Research the Area First!