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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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friends cooking together at home
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August 19, 2021
10 min read

Post-Shift Wind Down: Five Meals to Keep You Performing at Your Best

Food is the fuel that gives us the energy to get through the day. When you get home from a long shift, one of

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nurse Resources+2 in 2 more categories
July 28, 2021
4 min read

COVID-19 Vaccinations: FAQ

*This post was last updated on July 27, 2021. TotalMed follows facility requirements on COVID-19 vaccines. Read below for answers to frequently asked questions.

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Travel Nurse Resources
July 26, 2021
4 min read

Using Travel Nursing to Take Your Career to the Next Level

With high-paying assignments and the chance to live in exciting locations across the country, it’s easy to see why so many nurses are drawn

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Travel Nurse Resources
June 29, 2021
4 min read

How Your Online Behavior Can Impact Your Travel Nursing Career

Social Media and Your Travel Nursing Career We exist in a world that lives on the internet. As healthcare travelers, the internet is definitely

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Homemade Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Pasta
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June 14, 2021
4 min read

Traveler Test Kitchen – One Bowl Mac & Cheese

We’ve decided to test out some creative, easy-to-prepare recipes in the kitchen of our home office to see if we’d recommend them to our

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Travel Nurse Resources+3 in 3 more categories
June 8, 2021
7 min read

Explore the U.S. with Your Friend as Healthcare Travelers

Can you get jobs as an allied traveler or a travel nurse along with your friend? The answer is: absolutely. Traveling the country with

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nurse Resources
June 1, 2021
3 min read

Increased Demand for MedSurg, OR and ER Nurses Expected: What You Need For Each Specialty

According to Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), a recent study expects the healthcare industry to see an increased demand for MedSurg, OR and ER nurses

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Travel Nurse Resources
April 28, 2021
1 min read

Nurses Week Discounts & Deals

If you are looking for Nurses Week 2021 discounts and deals, you’ve come to the right place. As we celebrate all nurses, many businesses

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nurse Resources+2 in 2 more categories
February 25, 2021
6 min read

The Top Spots for Fast Interviews

As a traveling healthcare professional, finding an assignment that is right for you can often be the biggest hurdle to jump. Whether your current

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nurse Resources+2 in 2 more categories
February 12, 2021
3 min read

Celebrating Valentine’s Day During COVID-19

As a healthcare traveler, it can be hard to be on assignment during a holiday. This is especially true for Valentine’s Day, which we

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nurse Resources+2 in 2 more categories
January 6, 2021
4 min read

5 Instagrammable States You Should Visit This Year

COVID-19 ensured that 2020 was a busy year for health care travelers to say the least. Unfortunately, this meant that a lot of travelers

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nurse Resources+2 in 2 more categories
December 21, 2020
6 min read

COVID-19 Vaccinations: FAQ

*This post was last updated on January 20. Recently, shipments of COVID-19 vaccines have started to be delivered to hospitals and deployed in emergency

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