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Insights, Tips, and Stories for Healthcare Travelers

Career advice, pay guidance, and life-on-the-road wisdom from our team and the clinicians who make healthcare move.

Before You Say Yes: How to Know if a Travel Healthcare Assignment Is the Right Fit
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September 28, 2026
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Before You Say Yes: How to Know if a Travel Healthcare Assignment Is the Right Fit

Accepting a travel healthcare assignment is exciting. A new location. A new team. A new opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. But before

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One Great View of What TotalMed Can Offer Travel Nurses
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March 21, 2017
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One Great View of What TotalMed Can Offer Travel Nurses

Tiffany Cash gives you a glimpse of how travel nursing with TotalMed has changed her life Tiffany Cash gives you a glimpse of how

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How Tiffany Cash Got Out of Her Comfort Zone and Into Travel Nursing
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March 17, 2017
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How Tiffany Cash Got Out of Her Comfort Zone and Into Travel Nursing

What she's learned from other cultures, and how she stays connected with her family back home We sat down with some stellar travel nurses

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March 8, 2017
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Travel Nurse Jennifer Klein Wants You to Put Yourself Out There and Try Something Completely Unexpected

We sat down with some stellar travel nurses and asked them about the challenges and triumphs they’ve experienced. Travel nurse Jennifer Klein wants you

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50 Secrets to Maximizing Your Travel Nurse Salary
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February 27, 2017
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50 Secrets to Maximizing Your Travel Nurse Salary

You work hard for the money, so here are 50 ways to make your paycheck go the extra mile Landing the highest pay rate

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The Importance of Travel Nursing Job Applications
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December 16, 2016
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The Importance of Travel Nursing Job Applications

Perhaps the most important determining factor in landing travel nursing jobs For most travel nurses, completing travel nursing job applications is among the most

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Travel Nursing Interview Series: Nancy Koopmeiners
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November 29, 2016
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Travel Nursing Interview Series: Nancy Koopmeiners

Avoiding Hospital Politics, Preventing Burnout, and Enjoying Travel Nursing Freedom We sat down with some stellar travel nurses and asked them about the challenges

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Jeopardizing Your Nursing License as a Traveler
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November 25, 2016
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Jeopardizing Your Nursing License as a Traveler

Understand the risks before they happen State nursing boards have the authority to investigate claims against nurses and revoke a nurse’s license for a

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Travel Nursing Interview Series: Jamey Rains
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November 11, 2016
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Travel Nursing Interview Series: Jamey Rains

At TotalMed, we believe every travel nurse has a story worth sharing – stories filled with resilience, adaptability, and heart. We recently caught up
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Travel Nursing Interview Series: Saynab Omer Talks About Learning Empathy, Facing Down Bullies, and Picking the Right Recruiter
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October 31, 2016
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Travel Nursing Interview Series: Saynab Omer Talks About Learning Empathy, Facing Down Bullies, and Picking the Right Recruiter

Travel nurse Saynab Omar talks about learning to be more empathetic, facing down bullies, and picking the right recruiter.
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Travel Nursing Interview Series: Megan Nash Reflects on Gaining Travel Nursing Confidence, Speaking Up for Yourself, and Preparing for Your Next Gig
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October 28, 2016
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Travel Nursing Interview Series: Megan Nash Reflects on Gaining Travel Nursing Confidence, Speaking Up for Yourself, and Preparing for Your Next Gig

Travel nurse Megan Nash talks about gaining nursing confidence, speaking up for yourself, and preparing for your next travel nursing gig.
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The Tooth-To-Tail Guide for Starting Your Travel Nurse Assignment
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September 14, 2016
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The Tooth-To-Tail Guide for Starting Your Travel Nurse Assignment

Starting a travel nurse assignment seems to be a simple endeavor. Be prepared, however, for the process rhythm and the pitfalls that could delay
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8 Types of Pay Rates That May Affect Your Travel Nursing Salary
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September 8, 2016
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8 Types of Pay Rates That May Affect Your Travel Nursing Salary

Learn about the different rates that could impact your salary as a travel nurse.
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