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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November 27, 2018

Caring for the Most Vulnerable Patients During and After Natural Disasters

Natural disasters stress resources in hospitals and create other obstacles If you have experience working with a broad range of patients, you know there’s

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November 21, 2018

CODE SILVER: Responding to an Active Shooter as a Travel Nurse

If you find yourself in the worst case scenario, preparation is key It’s an all-too-frequent event in America: we turn on the TV or

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November 15, 2018

Handling Personal Emergencies as a Travel Nurse: How to Be Prepared When Life Throws You a Curveball

Even the most flexible people can be totally uprooted when experiencing a personal crisis or emergency As a travel nurse, you’re used to thinking

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November 8, 2018

Triage in a Disaster or Mass Casualty Scenario: What to Do Differently

Triage is a fairly standard process in normal circumstances, but it may shift during a disaster or mass casualty incident (MCI) As a nurse,

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October 25, 2018

How to Help If a Hurricane Hits While You’re Travel Nursing

When a hurricane hits, the challenges can be demanding and grueling Florence and Michael. Katrina and Rita. Ike and Sandy. The names have become

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