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 traveler to adjust to a new facility and city every few months, with your only insight likely coming from online research. So, when scary things occur in the world, whether they happen directly to you or leave an impact, you might not have your support system nearby to make you feel safe. Your career as a traveler is exciting, but the downside is that it can sometimes feel like you’re siloed. As your healthcare travel agency, our goal at TotalMed is to help educate, prepare, and support you on your journey.
Though it’s not something you’d ever want to think about, we encourage you to be proactive in knowing what to do during an emergency at your facility. We also want you to know that TotalMed has resources available to you in the aftermath. We are here to help – that’s not an empty promise. Supporting you is the focus of our whole company.
What To Do Following an Emergency Situation
Every emergency is unique. Following a crisis at your facility, connect with your unit manager. Then, as soon as possible, contact your recruiter, whose role is to ensure you are cared for – both in the immediate aftermath and afterward. TotalMed will update you on any information you need to know as the facility communicates with us.
Traveler Resources After an Emergency Situation
As a TotalMed traveler, you are our priority. We have multiple resources you can use that focus on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Paid Sick Leave
TotalMed offers paid sick leave in every state. As a TotalMed traveler, you can accrue up to 80 hours of sick leave per year. This time can also be used for mental health days.
First Stop Health
TotalMed provides First Stop Health, a free mental health resource that connects you with a licensed counselor. It’s confidential, available 24/7, and accessible via app, website, or phone. Your loved ones can use it, too, because supporting you means we also help the people you love.
Chaplain Assistance Program
As a TotalMed traveler, you have access to our corporate chaplains, who can provide a shoulder to lean on, a source of nondenominational spiritual care, or simply a listening ear.
Please note that you can ask to speak to any demographic you want when using the above services. Though it might delay response time, both services will accommodate you to make sure you feel comfortable and speak to someone who relates to your situation.
Clinical Support
It can be helpful to talk to someone who has worked at the bedside, and that’s exactly what you’ll find when talking to our Clinical Services team. They can relate to what you’re experiencing because they’ve been through it themselves. Our team is only a quick phone call, email, or text away to provide professional and emotional support when you need it.
Voluntary Benefits
We offer various voluntary benefits that can help you after an emergency, although you have to be enrolled in these benefits beforehand. Our voluntary benefits include short-term and long-term disability, accident insurance, and life insurance. Learn more about our voluntary benefits in TotalMed’s Traveler Benefits Guide.
We’re happy to provide you with these programs that focus on your well-being, and we have more available.
