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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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Long Distance Love as a Travel Nurse: Can it Work?
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September 27, 2018
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Long Distance Love as a Travel Nurse: Can it Work?

Read on for advice on how to make it work As a travel nurse, you’re something like a free spirit. You move from one

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7 Ways to Stay Connected with Your Spouse as a Travel Nurse
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September 23, 2018
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7 Ways to Stay Connected with Your Spouse as a Travel Nurse

When you're away from your partner, it can be tricky to feel connected So you’re on the road again — and your spouse is

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13 Ways to Prevent Aches and Pains When You’re Travel Nursing
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September 17, 2018
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13 Ways to Prevent Aches and Pains When You’re Travel Nursing

There’s no question about it — the work of a travel nurse is physically taxing Your poor feet! Your aching back! There’s no question

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Why it’s Important to Unplug in Travel Nursing
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September 11, 2018
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Why it’s Important to Unplug in Travel Nursing

Here are some easy ways to unplug a bit as a travel nurse.| There’s no debate about it. When it comes to cell phones

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15 Slow Burning Foods to Keep You Fueled for Your 12-Hour Travel Nursing Shift
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August 26, 2018
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15 Slow Burning Foods to Keep You Fueled for Your 12-Hour Travel Nursing Shift

As a travel nurse, you’re accustomed to dealing with unexpected interruptions in your schedule As a travel nurse, you’re accustomed to dealing with unexpected

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How to Keep Your Immune System Strong as a Travel Nurse
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August 22, 2018
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How to Keep Your Immune System Strong as a Travel Nurse

Health care professionals are exposed to germs, bacteria, and viruses at an alarming rate You can’t run — you can’t hide — it’s the

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9 Tips to Create More Time in Your Day as a Travel Nurse
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August 18, 2018
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9 Tips to Create More Time in Your Day as a Travel Nurse

In the hustle of day-to-day life, especially in a fast-paced career like travel nursing, it can be tough to find time for everything on
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How to Avoid Burnout in Travel Nursing
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July 31, 2018
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How to Avoid Burnout in Travel Nursing

Learn how to keep burnout at bay No one’s immune from burnout. It can sneak up on you. At first, you’re hitting the snooze

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What to Do When You're Homesick in Travel Nursing
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July 27, 2018
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What to Do When You’re Homesick in Travel Nursing

Don’t fret: there are ways to manage homesickness With most assignments lasting thirteen weeks — and some even longer — it’s no surprise travel

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How to Get Started with Mindfulness as a Travel Nurse
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July 24, 2018
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How to Get Started with Mindfulness as a Travel Nurse

Everyone is practicing mindfulness You have likely heard a lot of people talking about mindfulness. It’s been popular the past few years — and

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Treat Yourself! 23 Ideas for an Amazing Summer of Self-Care as a Travel Nurse
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July 19, 2018
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Treat Yourself! 23 Ideas for an Amazing Summer of Self-Care as a Travel Nurse

Self-care will keep you healthy, reduce your stress levels, and give your mood a lift Nurses know about stress. Nursing is physically taxing, requires

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Treat Yourself! 23 Ideas for an Amazing Summer of Self-Care as a Travel Nurse
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June 29, 2018
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Meet Your Recruiter: Laura Wenninger

❤️s NYC, the Yankees, and Sushi Tell us about you! What are three things people might not guess about you? I started going to

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