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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June 21, 2019

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Intro to Travel Nursing: Support for a Successful Start

So you’re thinking about traveling with TotalMed. What next? How do you go from application to orientation at your assignment? We’re going to explore

Getting Started

June 17, 2019

5 min read

Intro to Travel Nursing: Benefits Made for You

So you’re thinking about traveling with TotalMed. What next? How do you go from application to orientation at your assignment? We’re going to explore

Getting Started

May 31, 2019

6 min read

Intro to Travel Nursing: Pursue a Career That Moves You

So you’re thinking about traveling with TotalMed. What next? How do you go from application to orientation at your assignment? We’re going to explore

Getting Started

March 26, 2019

3 min read

3 Simple Steps to Start Your Travel Nursing Career

Starting your travel nursing career can be daunting. There’s an overwhelming amount of information out there; trying to figure out where to start can

Getting Started

June 7, 2018

4 min read

5 Traits to Look for in a Great Recruiter

At TotalMed, we know there are so many aspects that go into creating the best travel nursing experience. Exceptional benefits, clinical support, housing options

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November 8, 2017

4 min read

How the Nurse Licensure Compact is Changing and How It Impacts You

The Nurse Licensure Compact is evolving. Here’s how it’s different, what states are impacted, and what it all means for you How is the

Getting Started

August 16, 2017

4 min read

Keys to a Successful Start in Travel Nursing

Travel nursing is the dream job for a lot of nurses – see the country, meet new people, gain new skills, and avoid hospital

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November 25, 2016

4 min read

Jeopardizing Your Nursing License as a Traveler

Understand the risks before they happen State nursing boards have the authority to investigate claims against nurses and revoke a nurse’s license for a

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September 13, 2016

3 min read

Will Travel Nurse Agencies Take Recent Graduates?

With exciting destinations across the country and high-paying assignments, many new nurses are eager to start their travel nursing careers as soon as possible.