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 8, 2024

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TotalMed’s Housing Department Is Here To Help All Travelers

Let’s face it –when you’re an allied health traveler or travel nurse, your job depends on finding reasonable housing near your assignment. With a

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October 10, 2024

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Pros and Cons of Travel Healthcare

No matter which career path you choose, each one has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Travel healthcare presents numerous opportunities, including the

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October 4, 2024

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Why Fall is the Ideal Season for Healthcare Travel

Fall is one of the best times of year to be a travel nurse or healthcare traveler. If you are embarking on a travel

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September 29, 2024

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Need a Change? Switching Agencies is Easy

There are likely countless allied health or travel nurse agencies vying for your attention. Finding the perfect agency that truly understands your needs and

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September 23, 2024

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Tips for Flu Season While on Travel Assignment

Staying healthy on your travel assignment can be challenging. Between your shifts, downtime, and all your traveling adventures, travel nurses and healthcare travelers can

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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,

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August 9, 2024

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6 Sleep Optimization Tips for Healthcare Travelers

As a nurse or allied health professional, you dedicate yourself to caring for others, going above and beyond to ensure their well-being. While caring

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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 17, 2024

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Tips for Travel Nursing With Your Pet

Does spending 13 weeks away from your beloved pet seem too long to be separated from your faithful companion? Take them with you on

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May 23, 2024

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How Healthcare Travelers Can Get the Most Out of Their Recruiter

Embracing a career as a travel nurse or healthcare traveler may be exciting, but it’s not without its own unique challenges. Navigating everything from