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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April 27, 2022

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National Nurses Week 2022 Discounts

We like to love on our travelers year-round, but especially during Nurses Week 2022. For the past few years, you’ve faced the COVID-19 pandemic

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April 18, 2022

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TotalMed’s Clinical Department Offers Expert Advice and Support

Many of our Clinical Services team members are nurses who continue to take hospital shifts. “On the Clinical Services team, we’ve got almost 200

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April 7, 2022

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April Month of Awareness 2022 | Healthcare Holidays in the U.S.

When you think of April, you might think of spring showers, beautiful blooms, sunshine, and finally getting outdoors. April is also filled with awareness

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March 25, 2022

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A Full Customer Support Team for Healthcare Travelers

You might not realize all the TotalMed resources available to you, including all the departments that work hard behind the scenes to get you

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February 4, 2022

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Master List of Nurse and Diversity-Owned Brands that Healthcare Travelers Love

Supporting our travelers means championing you both personally and professionally. Our long-term commitment to a focus on inclusivity includes highlighting brands that share the

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January 10, 2022

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The Truth About RV Travel Nursing with a Family and Pets

They’re a travel nursing family living in a 400-square-foot RV, and they’re having the best time doing it. Jackie Musick is a labor and

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January 7, 2022

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What To Do If You’ve Been Exposed to COVID-19

The safety of TotalMed travelers is our top priority. Due to the current Omicron surge and the continued COVID-19 threat, TotalMed is providing instructions

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October 12, 2021

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Share Photos of Your Travels on Healthcare Assignments

Taking photos of your adventures on travel nurse and travel allied assignments is a fun way to remember the memories you’ve made across the

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August 19, 2021

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Post-Shift Wind Down: Five Meals to Keep You Performing at Your Best

Food is the fuel that gives us the energy to get through the day. When you get home from a long shift, one of

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July 28, 2021

4 min read

COVID-19 Vaccinations: FAQ

*This post was last updated on July 27, 2021. TotalMed follows facility requirements on COVID-19 vaccines. Read below for answers to frequently asked questions.