Tips and Resources to Prevent Nurse Burnout and Overcome Stress
Working as a travel nurse or healthcare traveler is a fulfilling career filled with many perks. You make a meaningful impact on your patients’ lives, you get to discover new destinations, you build your clinical skills – and that’s just for starters! However, healthcare travelers are not immune to the effects of burnout. May is […]
Continuing Education for Travel Nurses
Completing your nursing education doesn’t mean the learning stops. Continuing education is a crucial aspect of most licensed careers—and nursing is no exception! It’s vital for travel nurses who often jump right into patient care after a brief orientation. Continuing education units ensure your skills are current and you’re up-to-date on industry changes and emerging […]
The Ultimate Guide to Healthcare Travel Housing
We Do Healthcare Travel Housing Differently. Take the Per Diem. Leave the Roadblocks to Us. Some veteran travelers will tell you to take the per diem and find your housing on your own. By finding a housing option that is cheaper than the per diem amount, you pocket the most money. So, do you find […]
Going Beyond Gratitude: TotalMed’s Referral Bonuses
At TotalMed, we believe in offering healthcare travelers an unparalleled healthcare travel experience that goes above and beyond. With benefits that support our travelers throughout their entire travel assignment, we help our travelers find their dream travel assignments and make the process as seamless as possible. We’ve got it all: housing, certifications, health and wellness […]
How TotalMed’s Clinical Department Supports Every Traveler
Meet the TotalMed Clinical Department It’s challenging to summarize the various way in which TotalMed’s Clinical Services team supports our travelers, much as it is difficult to explain the impact a healthcare professional has on the lives of their patients. Our Clinical Services team, who brings a combined 250+ years of bedside nursing experience in […]
Care For Yourself With First Stop Health, A TotalMed Wellness Resource
Healthcare jobs can be stressful. Travel nurses and allied health travelers help patients deal with life-and-death scenarios, complex procedures and recoveries, upset families, and scary diagnoses. On top of all that, there’s the mounting stress that comes with working through a pandemic. At TotalMed, we don’t want you to go through this alone. We care […]
Protecting Your Pay with Paid Sick Leave
When you work as hospital staff, you’re used to having access to paid sick leave. You might be worried that becoming a travel nurse or allied traveler means you don’t have this benefit, but that’s not the case at TotalMed. Our No. 1 priority is supporting you, and that means giving you access to benefits […]
Day-One Insurance: Coverage As Soon As You Need It
Working as a traveling healthcare professional offers multiple opportunities for growth. It also comes with unique challenges, like navigating allied health and travel nurse insurance. Dental, vision, and health insurance are crucial for travelers who face a higher risk of injury or illness due to the nature of their job. When you need insurance, TotalMed […]
How TotalMed’s Chaplains Can Help Healthcare Travelers
Chaplains are common in hospitals, but did you know TotalMed has its own corporate chaplains? Our Chaplain Assistance Program gives you a confidential, nondenominational resource to use when you need a sympathetic ear. Chaplains are skilled caregivers trained in providing care in multicultural environments, and TotalMed’s chaplains are available to all travelers (and corporate staff) […]
Why You Should Choose TotalMed as an Allied Traveler
Ever think about becoming an allied traveler? Getting started may seem daunting, but TotalMed makes the process simple. ‘Nurse’ may be in our name (and we’re experts in the field), but healthcare is in our blood. We have top-tier relationships with clients nationwide, and we’re constantly expanding our opportunities for allied travelers. We take a […]