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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.

healthcare career opportunities
Featured
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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nurse car giveaway
Travel Nurse Resources+2 in 2 more categories
October 15, 2019
5 min read

Kicking off #TNAAgivesback With a Cause

Please note: This giveaway is closed. TotalMed recognizes the dedication and hard work that you put forth in your career as a travel nurse.

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tnaa benefits
Travel Nurse Resources+1 in 1 more category
October 11, 2019
4 min read

Industry-Leading Benefits: Accident Insurance

TotalMed Benefits Designed to Fit Your Lifestyle We decided to include accident insurance for our nurses as a way to provide additional cash flow

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Savings as a Travel Nurse [eBook]
Travel Nurse Resources+2 in 2 more categories
September 27, 2019
1 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Savings as a Travel Nurse [eBook]

Making smart financial decisions, saving wisely, and budgeting like a pro Staying ahead financially is about more than just making a great travel nursing

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travel nurse mental health
Travel Nurse Resources+2 in 2 more categories
September 20, 2019
5 min read

Traveler Tips for Staying Healthy on Assignment

How Do Health Care Travelers Stay Healthy on Assignment? As a traveler, you spend the majority of your time caring for others. Health care

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strike nursing
Travel Nurse Resources
August 22, 2019
3 min read

What to Expect at Strike Nursing Assignments

When a labor dispute happens at a hospital, the process is much different than a labor dispute elsewhere. Hospitals must find a way to

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travel nurse stressed from nurse burn out
Travel Nurse Resources
August 19, 2019
5 min read

Emotional & Physical Challenges of Nursing

How to Protect Yourself From the Emotional & Physical Challenges of Nursing Many of our nurses start travel nursing to grow their careers. They’re

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travel nurse family
Travel Nurse Resources+2 in 2 more categories
August 9, 2019
4 min read

Tips on Traveling With Your Family

Can I be a health care traveler with my family? Have you ever thought about traveling with your family? While a lot of people

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travel nurse couple
Travel Nurse Resources+2 in 2 more categories
August 2, 2019
4 min read

How to Take a Health Care Traveler Job With Your Best Friend

Want to know how traveler friends travel together? Well, we asked our travelers and recruiters how they do it! While a lot of health

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tnaa travel nurse pay
Travel Nurse Resources+1 in 1 more category
July 26, 2019
3 min read

TotalMed Support: Protecting Your Pay

Meet the Dedicated Specialists Protecting Your Pay At TotalMed, we separate ourselves from other agencies by obsessing over our travelers’ experiences. Our support teams

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tnaa travel nurses' favorite compression socks
Travel Nurse Resources+2 in 2 more categories
July 17, 2019
4 min read

Best Compression Socks for Travelers

Swollen ankles. Achy feet. Lower back pain. These are only a few downsides to standing on your feet all day. Being a traveler gives

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tnaa travel nurse specialties
Travel Nurse Resources+1 in 1 more category
July 11, 2019
8 min read

A Breakdown of Travel Nursing by Specialty

Whether you’re deciding to start your travel nurse journey or thinking of changing specialties, it’s important to know what the job field looks like.

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traveling in an rv
Travel Nurse Resources+2 in 2 more categories
June 14, 2019
4 min read

Full-Time RVing as a Traveler

Can You Live in an RV as a Health Care Traveler? Hitting the road in an RV is the dream for many people, especially

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