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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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Car care tips for travel nurses from tnaa
Travel Nurse Resources
May 20, 2019
4 min read

Car Care Tips for Travel Nurses

As a travel nurse, you depend heavily on your vehicle. Whether it’s a frigid winter start following a night shift or a cross-country trip

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Travel Nurse Resources
May 3, 2019
3 min read

Our Favorite Ways to Celebrate Nurses Week

Nurses Week 2019 Deals & Freebies Nurses are continually rated as the most respectable, noble and honest professionals. At TotalMed, we are always excited

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April 25, 2019
3 min read

How Having an Agency Advocate Pays

When we designed our benefits packages we designed it around the way travel nurses live. They’re designed to protect your pay in virtually every

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travel nurse dealing with stress from shift
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April 8, 2019
5 min read

Top Tips for Destressing After a Hard Day at Work

Traveler stress levels seem to be on the rise. In fact, stress amongst health care travelers is one of the most serious health issues

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5 Tax Challenges Travel Nurses Face — and How You Can Handle Them
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March 7, 2019
5 min read

5 Tax Challenges Travel Nurses Face — and How You Can Handle Them

Freedom can grind to a halt at tax time Living as a travel nurse is an awesome adventure. Like some beatnik, free spirit, or

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March 4, 2019
3 min read

3 Easy Lunches for Busy Travelers

Meals for Busy Travelers Whether you’re an allied traveler or a travel nurse, your job requires a lot of energy. The best way to

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Tax Season is Right Around the Corner! Here’s What You Need to Prepare
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February 24, 2019
5 min read

Tax Season is Right Around the Corner! Here’s What You Need to Prepare

Make sure you understand your responsibilities Winter is drawing to a close — and yep, that means the taxman is coming. As a travel

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tnaa wins healthcare staffing industry award
Travel Nurse Resources
February 8, 2019
4 min read

Why TotalMed Has Been Voted the Best Overall Travel Nursing Agency

When it comes to finding the best travel nursing agency, there’s no better way to assess an organization than by hearing from actual travel

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6 Innovative Ways to Organize and Maximize Your Finances as a Travel Nurse
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February 4, 2019
6 min read

6 Innovative Ways to Organize and Maximize Your Finances as a Travel Nurse

Get the most out of your travel nursing salary As a travel nurse, you’ve got a complex financial situation. Not only does your pay

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New Year’s Resolutions: How to Make Them — and Keep Them — as a Travel Nurse
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December 26, 2018
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New Year’s Resolutions: How to Make Them — and Keep Them — as a Travel Nurse

You can do something when you set your mind to it Routines, stability, and a slow-paced life are great when you’re trying to reach

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25 Tips For Traveling and Vacationing During the Holiday Season as a Travel Nurse
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December 19, 2018
7 min read

25 Tips For Traveling and Vacationing During the Holiday Season as a Travel Nurse

Getting around this time of year can present unique challenges Hitting the road this holiday season? As a travel nurse, you’re savvy when it

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Top 5 Most-Read Travel Nursing Articles of 2018
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December 12, 2018
3 min read

Top 5 Most-Read Travel Nursing Articles of 2018

Everything from books to movies to nursing scrubs “You Have No Idea What a Miracle This Woman Is” — Support a Fellow TotalMed Nurse

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