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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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5 min read

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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Female hiker surrounded by beautiful fall colors
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September 30, 2022
8 min read

National Health Awareness Days in October 2022

October ushers in cooler weather, spectacular foliage, and spine-tingling holidays. But there’s more to October than that – the month also holds several opportunities

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Portland, Maine, USA downtown city skyline at dusk.
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September 1, 2022
9 min read

September Health Awareness Days 2022

September marks more than the start of fall. It’s also packed with healthcare observances, including Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month,

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August 22, 2022
3 min read

What the Monkeypox Crisis Means for TotalMed Healthcare Travelers

Monkeypox cases continue to rise in the U.S., meaning more healthcare workers face potential exposure to the disease. As your agency, we want to

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Girl enjoying her favorite TV show at home
Travel Nurse Resources
August 12, 2022
4 min read

Top 5 TV Nurses We Can’t Stop Watching

TV show nurses are often very realistic characters who show the ups and downs of a nurse’s lifestyle. While there have been shows about

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North Lighthouse on Block Island. Rhode Island, USA
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August 1, 2022
4 min read

Healthcare Holidays in August 2022

August is smack dab in the middle of the dog days of summer and is when students head back to school – whether you’re

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Blog & Insights
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August 1, 2022
4 min read

Questions to Ask During Your Hospital Interview

If you’ve taken assignments as a healthcare traveler, you already know which questions to expect during your hospital interview. But, what information do you

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Doctor, surgeon and nurse join hands together.
Travel Nurse Resources
July 29, 2022
3 min read

Getting Travel Nurse References After an Assignment

A consistent, positive work history is the key to getting referrals for jobs as a travel nurse. One of the most important things you’ll

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TNAA ambassadors hiking with their dog
Travel Nurse Resources
July 20, 2022
4 min read

Helpful Travel Nursing Tips for a Good Work-Life Balance

Do nurses have a good work-life balance? This question might be hard to answer, but one of the perks of being a travel nurse

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Talking to a patient about their health
Travel Nurse Resources
July 7, 2022
4 min read

How to Prepare for a Travel Nursing Interview

Jill Eliassen, TotalMed’s VP of Clinical Services, did a Q & A session for travelers about how to have a successful interview with facilities.

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Big Sur in California
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July 1, 2022
3 min read

July Healthcare Observances for 2022

July is prime time for vacations and Fourth of July celebrations. This month also holds special observances for the medical industry as healthcare awareness

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girl in a gray jacket is sitting on the sofa and looking at old photos in a photo album
Travel Nurse Resources
June 19, 2022
4 min read

6 Easy Ways to Preserve Memories (You’ll Thank Yourself Later)

Your experiences as a travel nurse will be filled with stories worth telling. Each place you live is like a chapter in your life

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Car entering emergency room at night
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June 14, 2022
3 min read

What Healthcare Travelers Should Do in an Emergency Situation

Healthcare professionals come in contact with high-risk illnesses, unruly patients, and more on the job. That’s added to the pressure you have as a

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