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 14, 2021

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Traveler Test Kitchen – One Bowl Mac & Cheese

We’ve decided to test out some creative, easy-to-prepare recipes in the kitchen of our home office to see if we’d recommend them to our

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June 8, 2021

7 min read

Explore the U.S. with Your Friend as Healthcare Travelers

Can you get jobs as an allied traveler or a travel nurse along with your friend? The answer is: absolutely. Traveling the country with

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June 1, 2021

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Increased Demand for MedSurg, OR and ER Nurses Expected: What You Need For Each Specialty

According to Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), a recent study expects the healthcare industry to see an increased demand for MedSurg, OR and ER nurses

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April 28, 2021

1 min read

Nurses Week Discounts & Deals

If you are looking for Nurses Week 2021 discounts and deals, you’ve come to the right place. As we celebrate all nurses, many businesses

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February 25, 2021

6 min read

The Top Spots for Fast Interviews

As a traveling healthcare professional, finding an assignment that is right for you can often be the biggest hurdle to jump. Whether your current

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February 12, 2021

3 min read

Celebrating Valentine’s Day During COVID-19

As a healthcare traveler, it can be hard to be on assignment during a holiday. This is especially true for Valentine’s Day, which we

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January 6, 2021

4 min read

5 Instagrammable States You Should Visit This Year

COVID-19 ensured that 2020 was a busy year for health care travelers to say the least. Unfortunately, this meant that a lot of travelers

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December 21, 2020

6 min read

COVID-19 Vaccinations: FAQ

*This post was last updated on January 20. Recently, shipments of COVID-19 vaccines have started to be delivered to hospitals and deployed in emergency