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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Travel Nurse Resources

May 31, 2018

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5 Ways to Meet New People on Assignment

Imagine you just landed your dream travel nursing assignment in a city you’ve always wanted to visit. And now, you’re going to live and

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May 30, 2018

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How to Vacation Like a Celebrity on a Shoestring Budget: A Guide for Travel Nurses

You work hard for the money — make it work hard for you As a travel nurse, you know one of the great perks

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May 23, 2018

6 min read

25 Money-Saving Tips for Travel Nurses

Finding great deals while you’re on the road Freedom. Adventure. Lucrative opportunities. Your decision to become a travel nurse shows you appreciate the best

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February 7, 2018

3 min read

5 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Travelers in a Long Distance Relationship

5 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Travelers It can be hard to be away from your loved ones while you are traveling, and Valentine’s Day

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January 20, 2018

4 min read

Tips for Renting Safely on Craigslist

How to Rent From Craigslist Safely When it comes to finding housing for a travel nursing assignment, every traveler seems to have his or

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January 17, 2018

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5 Reasons Why Every Nurse Should Get a BSN

5 Reasons Why Every Nurse Should Get a BSN The Institute of Medicine’s The Future of Nursing report recommends that 80% of nurses will

Travel Nurse Resources

January 10, 2018

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Travel Nurse Tips for Saying Goodbye to Friends at the End of a Contract

Tips to Saying Goodbye at the End of Your Travel Nurse Contract As soon as travel nurses step into their hospitals on a new

Travel Nurse Resources

January 3, 2018

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Getting Back into the Swing of Things After a Long Holiday

One of the best perks of the travel nursing lifestyle is the ability to take long vacations in between assignments. As great as a

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December 13, 2017

4 min read

7 Easy Ways to Work Out on the Job as a Traveler

Health care travelers have the excitement of getting to know new places and experiencing new things, but that frequent travel means that you may

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December 6, 2017

4 min read

Meet Our Fall 2017 BSN Scholarship Recipient, London!

We are committed to providing professional development opportunities and continuing education to the nursing community. Twice a year, we extend an invitation to RNs