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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.

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September 7, 2026
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7 min read

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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North Lighthouse on Block Island. Rhode Island, USA
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August 1, 2022
4 min read

Healthcare Holidays in August 2022

August is smack dab in the middle of the dog days of summer and is when students head back to school – whether you’re

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nurse Resources+1 in 1 more category
August 1, 2022
4 min read

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

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Doctor, surgeon and nurse join hands together.
Travel Nurse Resources
July 29, 2022
3 min read

Getting Travel Nurse References After an Assignment

A consistent, positive work history is the key to getting referrals for jobs as a travel nurse. One of the most important things you’ll

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TNAA ambassadors hiking with their dog
Travel Nurse Resources
July 20, 2022
4 min read

Helpful Travel Nursing Tips for a Good Work-Life Balance

Do nurses have a good work-life balance? This question might be hard to answer, but one of the perks of being a travel nurse

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Talking to a patient about their health
Travel Nurse Resources
July 7, 2022
4 min read

How to Prepare for a Travel Nursing Interview

Jill Eliassen, TotalMed’s VP of Clinical Services, did a Q & A session for travelers about how to have a successful interview with facilities.

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Big Sur in California
Travel Nurse Resources+2 in 2 more categories
July 1, 2022
3 min read

July Healthcare Observances for 2022

July is prime time for vacations and Fourth of July celebrations. This month also holds special observances for the medical industry as healthcare awareness

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girl in a gray jacket is sitting on the sofa and looking at old photos in a photo album
Travel Nurse Resources
June 19, 2022
4 min read

6 Easy Ways to Preserve Memories (You’ll Thank Yourself Later)

Your experiences as a travel nurse will be filled with stories worth telling. Each place you live is like a chapter in your life

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Car entering emergency room at night
Travel Nurse Resources+2 in 2 more categories
June 14, 2022
3 min read

What Healthcare Travelers Should Do in an Emergency Situation

Healthcare professionals come in contact with high-risk illnesses, unruly patients, and more on the job. That’s added to the pressure you have as a

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walking down to the Florida beach
Travel Nurse Resources+2 in 2 more categories
June 1, 2022
7 min read

June Awareness Month | Important Healthcare Days and Weeks

During June, the sun is out, school is out, and it’s time to soak up the summer sun. Summer comes with longer stretches of

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Young brazilian nurse woman wearing stethoscope standing over isolated white background excited for success with arms raised and eyes closed celebrating victory smiling. Winner concept.
Travel Nurse Resources
May 6, 2022
3 min read

TNAA Nurses Week 2022: Win Noah Erb’s Wellness Pack

The past few years have tested your skills, adaptability, and endurance. It’s not a test you ever planned to take, but you’ve faced it

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Young woman travels Bryce Canyon national park in Utah, United States, people travel explore nature. Girl hiking in red rock formations
Travel Nurse Resources
May 6, 2022
5 min read

Tips for Travel Nursing Newbies in 2022

Brandy Pinkerton of Travel Nurse 101 has almost 20 years of experience in the nursing industry. She’s worked in NICU and PICU and as

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Wild flowers in the grass on a background of mountains.
Travel Nurse Resources+2 in 2 more categories
May 1, 2022
11 min read

National Healthcare Appreciation Days in May 2022

The month of May comes with more than springtime blooms (and allergies) in the United States. May is filled with dozens of recognition days

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