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Career advice, pay guidance, and life-on-the-road wisdom from our team and the clinicians who make healthcare move.

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September 7, 2026
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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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Sporty young woman drinking water while exercising at the park
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July 22, 2016
4 min read

Traveler Lifestyle: How to Stay Active and Fit

It doesn’t take years in the gym to be active and fit. Even 10 minutes of exercise can lift the serotonin and norepinephrine levels

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A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Travel Nurse
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July 14, 2016
12 min read

A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Travel Nurse

Want to become a travel nurse? Here’s an A-Z guide that will help you experience the fun and adventure while helping patients and hospitals
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How to Pick a Travel Nurse Staffing Agency
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July 12, 2016
6 min read

How to Pick a Travel Nurse Staffing Agency

To be a successful travel nurse, work with the right recruiting agency. Here’s what you should consider when picking a travel nurse staffing agency.
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Beautiful Asian woman reheating her meals inside microwave.
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July 12, 2016
3 min read

Traveler Test Kitchen – 3-Minute Microwave Meatloaf

We’ve decided to test out some creative, easy-to-prepare recipes in the kitchen of our home office to see if we’d recommend them to our

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How to Write an Effective Travel Nurse Cover Letter
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July 8, 2016
4 min read

How to Write an Effective Travel Nurse Cover Letter

Ditch that generic “To Whom It May Concern.” Here’s how to write an effective travel nurse cover letter that will give you an edge
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foods to keep up energy during a travel nursing double shift
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July 8, 2016
5 min read

5 Healthy Foods to Eat When Working a Double Shift

When you’re asked to pull a double, you may agree because you need the extra money or because you know how short-staffed your hospital

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41 Things Your Travel Nursing Resume Must Have
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June 16, 2016
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41 Things Your Travel Nursing Resume Must Have

You’ve written your ideal travel nurse resume. Have you covered all your bases? Make sure your travel nursing resume includes every item on this
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tips for decorating new living spaces when on travel nursing assignments
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June 7, 2016
4 min read

Make Your Travel Nurse Housing Feel Like Home

Travelers and their belongings are always on the go! Constantly moving from one place to another can make it difficult to settle in and

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10 Travel Nurse Resume Tips to Land The Job
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June 2, 2016
4 min read

10 Travel Nurse Resume Tips to Land The Job

You want your resume to show nurse managers & recruiters you have pride in your work. Here are 10 tips to consider when building
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6 Travel Nurse Resume Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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May 31, 2016
7 min read

6 Travel Nurse Resume Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression with your resume. Here are six common travel nurse resume mistakes – and
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travel nurse tips for surviving the graveyard shift
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May 27, 2016
6 min read

Top Tips for Surviving the Graveyard Shift

The night shift is a tough job, but someone’s got to do it! While it might be quieter with fewer doctors and fewer rounds,

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How to Write the Perfect Travel Nurse Resume to Get the Job You Want
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May 25, 2016
13 min read

How to Write the Perfect Travel Nurse Resume to Get the Job You Want

Think of your nursing resume as an advertisement that sells you. Here’s how to write the perfect travel nursing resume to get the job
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