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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November 27, 2018

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Caring for the Most Vulnerable Patients During and After Natural Disasters

Natural disasters stress resources in hospitals and create other obstacles If you have experience working with a broad range of patients, you know there’s

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November 21, 2018

5 min read

CODE SILVER: Responding to an Active Shooter as a Travel Nurse

If you find yourself in the worst case scenario, preparation is key It’s an all-too-frequent event in America: we turn on the TV or

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November 19, 2018

3 min read

TotalMed’s VP of Clinical Services Talks Nurse-Patient Ratios

This week, we are thrilled to have a post from our VP of Clinical Services, Jill Eliassen. Jill and her team provide clinical support

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November 15, 2018

6 min read

Handling Personal Emergencies as a Travel Nurse: How to Be Prepared When Life Throws You a Curveball

Even the most flexible people can be totally uprooted when experiencing a personal crisis or emergency As a travel nurse, you’re used to thinking

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November 8, 2018

5 min read

Triage in a Disaster or Mass Casualty Scenario: What to Do Differently

Triage is a fairly standard process in normal circumstances, but it may shift during a disaster or mass casualty incident (MCI) As a nurse,

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October 25, 2018

6 min read

How to Help If a Hurricane Hits While You’re Travel Nursing

When a hurricane hits, the challenges can be demanding and grueling Florence and Michael. Katrina and Rita. Ike and Sandy. The names have become

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September 21, 2018

5 min read

The Best Mobile Apps for Travel Nurses

As any travel nurse knows, constantly traveling on the road to and from assignments and getting acquainted with a new city, mobile apps can

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September 13, 2018

4 min read

5 of Our Best Self Care Tips for Travelers

The healthcare traveler lifestyle is full of adventures, but it also has its challenges. Moving every three months or so, getting used to a

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August 23, 2018

4 min read

Nurses and Bullying: How to Handle It

Unfortunately, harassment, discrimination, and bullying aren’t a new topic in the nursing industry. The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines bullying as “repeated, unwanted harmful