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 13, 2025

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Budgeting as a Travel Nurse: How to Keep More of Your Paycheck

Stretch Your Paycheck, Not Your Stress Travel nursing comes with some really great perks, like higher pay, new cities, and the flexibility and freedom

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November 10, 2025

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What the 2026 “Safe Staffing” Standards Mean for Travel Nurses

Big changes are coming in 2026 for Nurse Staffing! Starting January 1, 2026, the Joint Commission is rolling out new National Performance Goals (NPGs),

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November 1, 2025

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November Healthcare Holidays in the U.S. to Celebrate

Each year is filled with dozens of healthcare holidays that don’t get much recognition. To be a voice that helps spread awareness, you’ll see

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October 29, 2025

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Road Trip Tips: Protecting Your Belongings While Traveling for Assignments

As a healthcare traveler, your career takes you to every corner of the country, and many travelers like to travel between assignments by car.

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October 27, 2025

6 min read

13 Tips to Keep the Nightmares Out of Traveling

Phantom recruiters…accommodations with things that go bump in the night…ghost town destinations…no, it’s not a spooky story—it’s what you might encounter if you don’t

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October 17, 2025

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Travel Healthcare Mentorships With Brandy Pinkerton

Navigating the world of travel nursing can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re just getting started. From navigating the logistics of each assignment to adapting to

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October 15, 2025

7 min read

Top Benefits of Being a Travel Nurse (That You Won’t Get Going Perm!)

Healthcare is an ever-evolving industry, and it’s hard to know the right move for your career as it shifts. Given the current changes in

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October 1, 2025

6 min read

Compact Nursing License 101

As a travel nurse, you have the opportunity to work and play in a variety of cities and states. Instead of obtaining a new

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September 26, 2025

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Maximize Your Fall Vibes on Travel Assignments

Fall is one of the best times to be on a healthcare travel assignment. For a travel nurse or healthcare traveler, fall assignments mean

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September 10, 2025

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Discover the TotalMed Travelers App: Your Ultimate Healthcare Companion

For travel nurses and allied health professionals on the move, managing assignments, licenses, and benefit details can be overwhelming. That’s where the TotalMed Travelers

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August 29, 2025

4 min read

Top Housing Sites for Travel Nurses

Travel nursing has many benefits: exploring new cities and states, trying out new experiences, and learning new skills to enhance your career. However, before