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No matter where you are on your medical travel journey, you’re probably familiar with the perks that come with the career. You know — competitive pay packages, the ability to travel the country (and get paid while doing it), helping improve the lives of others, and more. But did you know that part of that “and more” includes discounts for travel nurses and allied health travelers?
Spoiler alert: there are tons of deals that offer medical professionals discounts on things like travel, entertainment, clothing, accessories, lifestyle, and health. It can be hard to get the most out of your money when you're constantly on the move. So, we created this discount guide for frontline workers like you! Here's what you'll find:
- How to access your discounts
- Hotel discounts
- Rental car discounts
- Food & drink discounts
- Clothing & accessory discounts
A Guide to the Best Travel Healthcare Worker Discounts and Deals
How to access id.me nurse discounts and allied health discounts
While some of these deals are Fusion-specific, others come from shop.ID.me/medical. What is ID.me? Here’s the sitch: ID.me is “a trusted technology partner to multiple government agencies.” It’s also an online platform that offers discounts from big retail brands to government workers, public servants, and medical professionals. Think discounts on everything from clothing brands like Reebok, entertainment tickets to Disneyland, premium hotel rooms, and airline flights.
To access these discounts from ID.me, create an account and provide identification proving that you are, in fact, a medical professional. Don’t worry, we’ve broken it down into steps so that there’s nothing unexpected when you go to create your account.
First, here’s what you can expect when you arrive at the ID.me medical health care workers homepage:
You’ll notice some nice deals right off the bat. Use the gray category bar towards the top to navigate through the site and find the deals you’re looking for. For instance, under “Travel & Entertainment,” you’ll find hotel, car rental and flight discounts for healthcare workers.
Once you’ve found a deal that fits your fancy, click on the “Unlock to Save” button. You’ll be redirected here:
Here is where you create your ID.me account! Enter your email, set a password, and hit the magic button. Afterward, you may be asked to verify your account via email, so be prepared for that. Next, you’ll be asked to enter some personal information like your date of birth, address, and NPI number.
ID.me uses this information to help prevent duplication, impersonation, and deception. To help ease any anxiety about sharing such sensitive information, ID.me uses bank-grade encryption to keep your identity safe and secure. Now that you’ve done the hard parts, it’s time to reap the rewards! Here they are.
Allied health traveler and travel nurse hotel discounts
You know better than anyone else that lodging costs can add up when travel is part of your professional career. The next time you need to book temporary housing for a medical assignment, consider treating yourself with allied health traveler and travel nurse discounts at participating hotels.
WoodSpring Suites
If you’re looking for an inclusive atmosphere, a smartly designed hotel suite, and an in-room kitchen to unwind in after a long medical shift, then look no further than WoodSpring Suites. This extended-stay hotel is a perfect home away from home, and as a Fusion Medical Staffing traveler, you’re automatically guaranteed discounted corporate rates.
- No. of U.S. destinations: 400+
- Pet-friendly: ✔️
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Wyndham Hotels
According to their website, “Chances are, you’re about 10 minutes away from a Hotel by Wyndham.” Wyndham has over 8,900 hotels across the globe, so it makes sense that there would be at least one nearby the medical facility you work in. To reserve the best Wyndham Hotel prices, shoot a message to your travel recruiter to gain access to Fusion’s corporate discount code!
- No. of U.S. destinations: 600+
- Pet-friendly: ✔️
- Discount offer: Fusion corporate rate
*Ask your Fusion Medical Staffing recruiter for Fusion’s corporate discount code
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Did you know that IHG stands for Intercontinental Hotels Group? The good thing is you don’t have to know that in order to make a hotel reservation at a low and affordable rate. Just reach out to your recruiter and ask them to hook you up with the IHG Hotels & Resorts corporate code. From there, it’s just a simple search on their reservation site.
- No. of U.S. destinations: 3,800+
- Pet-friendly: ✔️
- Discount offer: Fusion corporate rate
*Ask your Fusion Medical Staffing recruiter for Fusion’s corporate discount code
Choice Hotels
At Choice Hotels, the choice is all yours (pun intended). But seriously, it is. As “one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world”, Choice Hotels gives you the option to live anywhere you work a travel job. So, book your next assignment and holler at your recruiter for the top-secret Fusion Medical Staffing Choice Hotel discount code.
- No. of U.S. destinations: 6,200+
- Pet-friendly: <checkmark emoji>
- Discount offer: Fusion corporate rate
*Ask your Fusion Medical Staffing recruiter for Fusion’s corporate discount code
Hotel Engine
Hotel Engine is an organization that specializes in professional travel and the way they do that is by partnering with thousands of hotels at exclusive rates (sometimes up to 60% off hotel discounts!). To take full advantage of this hotel discount, ask your recruiter for the Fusion perk.
- No. of U.S. destinations: 6,200+
- Pet-friendly: Depends on the specific hotel
- Discount offer: Fusion corporate rate
Extended Stay America
When living away from home, it can be hard to do “normal” homey things. For instance, hotel living doesn’t always accommodate for home cooking. That’s one of the things that sets Extended Stay America hotels apart from others: there’s always an in-room kitchen to cook and dine in. If you’re about that life, reach out to your recruiter for the corporate discount code.
- No. of U.S. destinations: 650+
- Pet-friendly: Depends on the specific hotel
- Discount offer: Fusion corporate rate
*Ask your Fusion Medical Staffing recruiter for Fusion’s corporate discount code
Allied health traveler and travel nurse car rental discounts
Once you make it to your travel job destination, you’ll need a way to get around town. While some cities are booming with accessible public transportation, that’s not always the case. And even if it is, car rentals may be preferable, and dare we say, more comfortable. If you feel the same, then you can use these medical professional rental car discounts to reserve a pair of wheels.
Budget
If you’re on a budget, then Budget may be a good pick for rental cars. After all, they pride themselves in “car rentals that fit your budget.” Plus, with more than 1,400 locations across the country, they're available to you in both big cities and rural areas! And with this discount, you can get up to 25% off Budget car rentals.
- No. of U.S. destinations: 1,400+
- Discount offer: Up to 25% off
Hertz
It hurts to miss out on a sweet discount deal. Hertz gets that. Because healthcare workers work hard day and night to improve the lives of those around them, Hertz pays it forward with up to 25% off car rental rates for medical professionals, including nurses, physical therapists (PTs), respiratory therapists, occupational therapists (OTs), and more.
- No. of U.S. destinations: 2,500+
- Discount offer: Up to 25% off
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
Enterprise Rent-a-Car has been offering sweet deals on rental vehicles since 1957, but recently those deals have gotten even sweeter. Well, at least for Fusion Medical Staffing travelers. Enterprise and Fusion have been pals for years, working together to secure the best possible car rental rates for essential workers like you. Just ask your recruiter to hook you up!
- No. of U.S. destinations: 6,000+
- Discount offer: Fusion corporate rate
*Ask your Fusion Medical Staffing recruiter for Fusion’s corporate discount code
National
They’re called National because you can find their rental car locations all over the nation, and at a reasonable price. Fusion Medical Staffing also works with National car rental to provide even more transportation options to our travelers. What can we say? It’s in our DNA to help.
- No. of U.S. destinations: 315
- Discount offer: Fusion corporate rate
*Ask your Fusion Medical Staffing recruiter for Fusion’s corporate discount code
Allied health traveler and travel nurse food & drink discounts
As medical workers, it can be tough to carve out dedicated time in your day to enjoy a meal. Our wish is that, between the hustle and bustle of daily life, you can find a few moments to savor the food that fuels your body. Whether you need something quick and on-the-go or something full of more sustenance, these food and beverage deals will help you get what your stomach has been craving, and at a lower cost.
Kind Snacks
Nut bars, breakfast bars, protein bars — oh my! Kind Snacks has a myriad of quick and healthy snack options that keep you going all day long. With snacks made from heart-healthy nuts, dark chocolate, dried fruits, peanut butter, and more, Kind Snacks fill you up for longer. Why go find food when food can come find you?
- Comes from: New York City, New York
- Features a variety of flavors: ✔️
- Discount offer: Up to 15% off + free shipping
Laird Superfood
Food is super, but superfood happens to be Laird Superfood’s specialty. Get all the good stuff including coffee and creamers, drink mixes and blends, and various foodie snacks from this earth-friendly establishment. This discount provides up to 15% off your Laird Superfood order, so you can stock up on your plant-based favorites.
- Comes from: Sisters, Oregon
- Features a variety of flavors: ✔️
- Discount offer: Up to 15% off
Gr8nola
I think we can all agree that granola is great. But until Gr8nola, there weren’t many options for GMO-free granola. That’s what inspired former Olympic Trial swimmer Erica Liu Williams, to create her own organic granola using ingredients like coconut oil and other nutrient-dense superfoods. Want to try it for yourself?
- Comes from: Various U.S. locations
- Features a variety of flavors: ✔️
- Discount offer: Up to 15% off
Olipop
Have you ever heard of Olipop? It has all the things you like about soda pop but with all the benefits of prebiotics to support digestive health. Instead of refined sugars, Olipop’s flavor comes from more wholesome ingredients like plant fiber and botanicals. Save on your order using this discount deal and try all the flavors to figure out which is your favorite.
- Comes from: Oakland, California
- Features a variety of flavors: ✔️
- Discount offer: Up to 12% off
HelloFresh
Grocery stores can be overwhelming. It can be tough to narrow down what exactly it is you want with so many options. HelloFresh makes this easier for you by bringing the food to you and by preparing a meal kit made specially for you. That’s why HelloFresh is America’s most popular meal kit. And now you can hop on the band wagon at a reduced price. Nothing tastes better than saving money.
- Comes from: Various U.S. locations
- Features a variety of flavors: ✔️
- Discount offer: Up to 50% off your first box + free shipping + 10% off all other boxes
Allied health traveler and travel nurse clothing & accessory discounts
Sure, your work outfits are largely picked out for you. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t have a little variety in your closet! Like they say, one way to feel your best is to look your best. And because you’re a medical professional, you get to go shopping with discounts.
Adidas
Whether you’re floating through a hospital, standing to adjust a patient, or running back-and-forth from the lab, chances are you’re on your feet for a lot of the day. Maybe now's the time to splurge on new Adidas shoes that make it feel like you’re walking on clouds.
- No. of U.S. destinations: 175+
- Features a variety of styles: ✔️
- Discount offer: Up to 30% off
Reebok
When you have to wear virtually the same outfit each day, it’s important to let your personal style shine through in some way, even if it’s small. Reebok creates a variety of athletic shoes and apparel that are practical, comfy, and stylish so you can do just that. Who doesn’t love a new pair of kicks?
- No. of U.S. destinations: 22+
- Features a variety of styles: ✔️
- Discount offer: Up to 50% off
Ray-Ban
You may know Ray-Ban as a modern-day popular and trendy sunglass and eyeglass brand, but did you know the company was originally founded in 1936? Order yourself a pair and reap the benefit of 15% off! Before you know it, the compliments will start flooding in.
- No. of U.S. destinations: 24+
- Features a variety of styles: ✔️
- Discount offer: Up to 15% off
From helping others to exploring new places to impressive discounts, the perks for travel healthcare professionals are endless. Whether it’s finding a discount on a dollar car rental or discounted hotel rooms, use this discount guide to get the best bang for your buck.
