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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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The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Savings as a Travel Nurse [eBook]
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September 27, 2019
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The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Savings as a Travel Nurse [eBook]

Making smart financial decisions, saving wisely, and budgeting like a pro Staying ahead financially is about more than just making a great travel nursing

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“It's Baptism by Fire and You Just Got to Put on the Right Suit” — Travel Nurse Angela Cook on Travel Nursing with No Fear
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July 30, 2019
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“It’s Baptism by Fire and You Just Got to Put on the Right Suit” — Travel Nurse Angela Cook on Travel Nursing with No Fear

Travel Nurse Interview Angela Cook is no stranger to high-pressure work. Coming from the world of trauma centers and emergency rooms, she’s used to

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How Lobbyist Joe Lucas Went from DC to Travel Nursing
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July 23, 2019
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How Lobbyist Joe Lucas Went from DC to Travel Nursing

Advice to new and aspiring travel nurses Joe Lucas was a successful DC lobbyist who decided, at age 50, to chase his childhood dream:

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5 Reasons to Take Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment in New York
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May 23, 2019
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5 Reasons to Take Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment in New York

The Empire State has so much to offer travel nurses in terms of location, activities, and everything Manhattan Time for a new adventure? Think

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5 Reasons Arizona Should be Your Next Travel Nursing Destination
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May 11, 2019
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5 Reasons Arizona Should be Your Next Travel Nursing Destination

The state has bustling metro areas with tons of activities and places to visit Arizona is a land of deserts, man-made lakes, and a

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5 More Reasons to Travel to California
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April 6, 2019
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5 More Reasons to Travel to California

California is the ultimate destination for travel nurses It’s no secret that California is the ultimate destination for travel nurses. The wages are some

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5 Tax Challenges Travel Nurses Face — and How You Can Handle Them
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March 7, 2019
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5 Tax Challenges Travel Nurses Face — and How You Can Handle Them

Freedom can grind to a halt at tax time Living as a travel nurse is an awesome adventure. Like some beatnik, free spirit, or

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Tax Season is Right Around the Corner! Here’s What You Need to Prepare
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February 24, 2019
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Tax Season is Right Around the Corner! Here’s What You Need to Prepare

Make sure you understand your responsibilities Winter is drawing to a close — and yep, that means the taxman is coming. As a travel

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6 Innovative Ways to Organize and Maximize Your Finances as a Travel Nurse
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February 4, 2019
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6 Innovative Ways to Organize and Maximize Your Finances as a Travel Nurse

Get the most out of your travel nursing salary As a travel nurse, you’ve got a complex financial situation. Not only does your pay

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How to Make Your Travel Nurse Housing Cozy This Winter
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January 14, 2019
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How to Make Your Travel Nurse Housing Cozy This Winter

Winter may be the darkest season of the year — but that doesn’t mean you can’t brighten up your spirits! Winter. It’s cold, dark,

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New Year, New Perspective: Ask Yourself These 3 Questions Before Choosing Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment
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January 1, 2019
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New Year, New Perspective: Ask Yourself These 3 Questions Before Choosing Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment

Ready to start 2019? Not so fast. Ask yourself these essential questions before you choose your assignment goals for next year.|Ready to start 2019?

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New Year’s Resolutions: How to Make Them — and Keep Them — as a Travel Nurse
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December 26, 2018
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New Year’s Resolutions: How to Make Them — and Keep Them — as a Travel Nurse

You can do something when you set your mind to it Routines, stability, and a slow-paced life are great when you’re trying to reach

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