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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January 26, 2017

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How Travel Nurses Can Get Organized for Tax Season

Easily the worst season of the year for some travel nurses, but it doesn’t have to be so painful Disclaimer: We’re not accountants or

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January 15, 2017

5 min read

Interview with Joseph Smith, Founder of TravelTax on Travel Nurse Tax Challenges, Best Practices, and Ways to Maximize Your Salary

How did you get started as a specialist in travel nurse taxes? I was a travel respiratory therapist with a Bachelor’s in accounting. I

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January 9, 2017

2 min read

The Ultimate Travel Nursing Tax Deductions List

You can also save yourself tons in taxes by keeping good track of what’s deductible Disclaimer: We’re not accountants or lawyers and the information

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January 6, 2017

6 min read

Payroll and Time Reporting for Travel Nurses

With these tips, you will have a better comprehension of the process and avoid pitfalls As the balance of travel nursing tilts toward VMS

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January 4, 2017

11 min read

Travel Nursing and Taxes: How It All Works

Understanding how to reap the benefits of untaxed income You’re in travel nursing for the adventure, for the friends you meet along the way,

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December 16, 2016

3 min read

What Can I Expect from a Preceptor?

Starting a new travel nursing assignment can be intimidating. After all, travelers are expected to learn everything they need to know to be a

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November 30, 2016

2 min read

The Ultimate Travel Nursing Packing Checklist

Make sure you have everything you need so your trip isn’t derailed by missing stuff You’re on your way to your next travel nursing

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November 30, 2016

4 min read

Top 7 Mobile Apps for Healthcare Travelers

Healthcare is an industry with some of the hardest and most trusted professions. That’s because healthcare workers balance being caring, knowledgeable, and hardworking with