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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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Travel Nurse Resources
July 22, 2020
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Top 5 Things in a Travel Nurse’s Car During COVID-19

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Top 10 Ways to Save Money as a Travel Clinician
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June 29, 2020
2 min read

Top 10 Ways to Save Money as a Travel Clinician

Working as a travel clinician is a great way to earn more, but saving for a rainy day isn’t always as easy Check out

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nurse Resources
June 19, 2020
4 min read

How to Resolve a Payroll Issue

It seems like the travel nurse industry is a whirlwind of uncertainty. As we adjust to new challenges, we’re committing to providing all of

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Travel Nurse Resources
June 19, 2020
10 min read

Travel Nurses Share What It’s Like Working Med-Surg, PCU & COVID-19 Units

While the COVID-19 travel nurse jobs and media buzz surrounding the pandemic focus on ICU, nursing is a collaborative practice. Even during the best

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Travel Nurse Resources
June 18, 2020
3 min read

The COVID-19 Impact on the Mental Health of Nurses

We need to address one of the most pressing issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic: the mental health of the nurses and frontline healthcare

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nurse Resources
June 12, 2020
3 min read

How to Conquer a Travel Nurse Job Cancellation

It seems like the travel nurse industry is a whirlwind of uncertainty. As we adjust to new challenges, we’re committing to providing all of

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June 3, 2020
7 min read

Travel Nurse Packing Tips and Checklist

Staying organized at home isn’t always the easiest task, and staying organized on the road in a new location compounds the challenge. On top

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Travel Nurse Resources
June 1, 2020
8 min read

Travel Nurses Explain Working in ICU During COVID-19

Even during the best of times, ICU nursing is not for the faint-of-heart as these patients require the highest acuity of care. Critical care

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Avoid These 5 Travel Nursing Tax Mistakes in 2020
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May 19, 2020
5 min read

Avoid These 5 Travel Nursing Tax Mistakes in 2020

Where you live, where you work, and even how you spend your time off may impact your tax return Most people don’t relish doing

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COVID-19 Caregiver Resources
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May 7, 2020
6 min read

COVID-19 Caregiver Resources

These deals are for real and they’re just for caregivers like YOU To express our gratitude to all those on the front line during

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Travel Nurse Resources
May 5, 2020
5 min read

A Master List of Nurses Week 2020 Discounts, Deals & Freebies

Nurses Week Freebies Are Here! Typically, May 6 -12 is a time reserved for honoring nurses and showing appreciation for their hard work and

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Travel Nurse Resources
April 29, 2020
5 min read

Hired: 3 Tips to Book a Travel Nurse Job During COVID-19

3 Things Every Nurse Can Do Right Now to Book Their Next Travel RN Assignment Whether you’re recovering from a canceled assignment or waiting

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