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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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nicu travel nurse requirements
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November 11, 2019
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NICU Travel Nurse Career Guide & Requirements

Neonatal nursing is a crucial specialty, and in the NICU, nurses care for newborns who are critically ill. From micro-preemies to feeders & growers,

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l&d travel nurses
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November 7, 2019
6 min read

Travel Nurse Career Guide: Labor & Delivery

Labor & Delivery nursing is a crucial specialty, from bringing new life into the world to protecting moms and neonates. Explore what it’s like

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October 31, 2019
3 min read

3 Simple Ways to Enter #TNAAgivesback Epic Giveaways

Please note: this giveaway is now closed. A Giveaway Inspired by Your Journey TotalMed recognizes the dedication and hard work that you put forth

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Pay it forward friday
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October 22, 2019
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Pay it Forward Friday & Spreading Kindness

We’re Choosing to Spread Kindness “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new

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nurse car giveaway
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October 15, 2019
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Kicking off #TNAAgivesback With a Cause

Please note: This giveaway is closed. TotalMed recognizes the dedication and hard work that you put forth in your career as a travel nurse.

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October 11, 2019
4 min read

Industry-Leading Benefits: Accident Insurance

TotalMed Benefits Designed to Fit Your Lifestyle We decided to include accident insurance for our nurses as a way to provide additional cash flow

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Savings as a Travel Nurse [eBook]
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September 27, 2019
1 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Savings as a Travel Nurse [eBook]

Making smart financial decisions, saving wisely, and budgeting like a pro Staying ahead financially is about more than just making a great travel nursing

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travel nurse mental health
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September 20, 2019
5 min read

Traveler Tips for Staying Healthy on Assignment

How Do Health Care Travelers Stay Healthy on Assignment? As a traveler, you spend the majority of your time caring for others. Health care

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strike nursing
Travel Nurse Resources
August 22, 2019
3 min read

What to Expect at Strike Nursing Assignments

When a labor dispute happens at a hospital, the process is much different than a labor dispute elsewhere. Hospitals must find a way to

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travel nurse stressed from nurse burn out
Travel Nurse Resources
August 19, 2019
5 min read

Emotional & Physical Challenges of Nursing

How to Protect Yourself From the Emotional & Physical Challenges of Nursing Many of our nurses start travel nursing to grow their careers. They’re

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travel nurse family
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August 9, 2019
4 min read

Tips on Traveling With Your Family

Can I be a health care traveler with my family? Have you ever thought about traveling with your family? While a lot of people

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travel nurse couple
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August 2, 2019
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How to Take a Health Care Traveler Job With Your Best Friend

Want to know how traveler friends travel together? Well, we asked our travelers and recruiters how they do it! While a lot of health

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