The TotalMed Blog

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.

September 7, 2026

One Career. Many Paths. Meet the New TotalMed.

When you first entered healthcare, you probably had an idea of what your career would look like. Then life happened. Priorities changed. Opportunities appeared.

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April 11, 2018

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6 Reasons to Visit the Northeast

The Northeastern region of the United States is home to beautiful landscapes, scenic outdoor activities, historical landmarks and museums, and plenty of nightlife and

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November 8, 2017

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Day Trip Planner: Great Ideas for Your Day Off in Charlotte

Travel Nurse Assignments in North Carolina: Things to Do Known as Queen City, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the friendliest cities in the

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September 28, 2017

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Why Travel Nurses Should Work in Washington

The Pacific Northwest is great for nurses who can’t decide if they like the country or the city better Washington is the state of

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September 14, 2017

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A Travel Nurse’s Guide to California [eBook]

It’s no secret that California is the ultimate destination for travel nurses. The wages are some of the highest in the nation, the nurse-to-patient

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August 28, 2017

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Find Food, Festivals, and Fun Travel Nursing in Fresno

Fresno provides the fun, connections, and amenities of a city without some of the hassles of a giant metropolis. Travel nursing in Fresno could

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August 22, 2017

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5 Reasons to Sign a Travel Nursing Contract in San Diego

As we explore California and all of its travel nursing allure, we bring you to San Diego, the state’s second-largest city. San Diego has

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August 20, 2017

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Top 5 California Beaches

We are so excited that our winter travel nurse assignments are now available. Did you know that you could be spending your winter in

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August 16, 2017

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5 Things You’ll Love About Travel Nursing in Sacramento

It’s a bit of an understatement to say California has a lot to offer travel nurses. Sacramento is no different. It’s a place where

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August 4, 2017

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Why Los Angeles is an Ideal Place for Travel Nurses

We’ve previously discussed reasons why you should come to California for your next assignment. Now we’re digging a little deeper to give you insight

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July 31, 2017

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5 Reasons San Francisco Should Be on Your Travel Nursing Bucket List

Frisco, San Fran, SFO — whatever you want to call it, San Francisco should be on your California travel nursing bucket list. It is

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July 30, 2017

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Hottest California Travel Nursing Jobs Just Announced

We're proud to announce an influx in high-paying travel nursing jobs in California. The majority of specialties and cities in California are available. Here’s