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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Getting Started

November 1, 2025

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Understanding Holiday Pay as a Travel Healthcare Professional

There are many changes you’ll encounter when becoming a healthcare traveler, including how holiday pay works for you. While you may have received a

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August 22, 2025

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Travel Nurse Licensing Guide: Requirements & Tips

Congratulations! You’ve decided to become a travel nurse. Now it’s time to figure out all your licensing needs. There’s a lot of information out

Getting Started

February 24, 2025

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How Do Travel Nurses Find Housing: 3 Red Flags to Avoid

Healthcare travel is a dream come true: You get to see different parts of the country while helping people (and making good money in

Getting Started

January 20, 2025

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How to Choose the Perfect Travel Assignment

One of the best aspects of being a travel nurse or healthcare traveler is that you have so many options for where you take

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January 6, 2025

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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

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September 6, 2024

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Tips for Adjusting to a New Facility as a Traveler

Traveling to a new city for an assignment is always an exciting time. However, it also means you’ll be heading to a new facility,

Getting Started

August 4, 2024

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Must-Have Skills for Healthcare Travelers

If you are considering a career in travel nursing or healthcare travel, you’re in for an exciting adventure filled with endless opportunities. But what

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June 28, 2024

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Best Ways to Save Money When on Assignment

Visiting so many unique spots across the country is one of the best parts of being a healthcare traveler. At the same time, the

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June 24, 2024

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Advice for First-Time Healthcare Travelers

You completed your application, nailed your hospital interview, and signed your first travel nurse contract. Welcome to the world of healthcare travel! As you

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August 1, 2022

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Questions to Ask During Your Hospital Interview

If you’ve taken assignments as a healthcare traveler, you already know which questions to expect during your hospital interview. But, what information do you