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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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7 Salary Mistakes That Cost Travel Nurses
Travel Nursing+3 in 3 more categories
June 27, 2018
6 min read

7 Salary Mistakes That Cost Travel Nurses

Make sure you’re getting all you deserve Travel nursing is a uniquely rewarding profession — you know you’re uniquely qualified to do it. Your

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10 Tips for Negotiating a Higher Travel Nursing Salary
Travel Nursing+3 in 3 more categories
June 15, 2018
5 min read

10 Tips for Negotiating a Higher Travel Nursing Salary

If you’ve ever felt shy about asking for a little more pay, you’re not alone. These tips can help you effectively negotiate your travel
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How to Vacation Like a Celebrity on a Shoestring Budget: A Guide for Travel Nurses
Travel Nursing+3 in 3 more categories
May 30, 2018
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How to Vacation Like a Celebrity on a Shoestring Budget: A Guide for Travel Nurses

You work hard for the money — make it work hard for you As a travel nurse, you know one of the great perks

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Meet Your Recruiters: Lindsey Thowless
Travel Nursing+2 in 2 more categories
May 28, 2018
3 min read

Meet Your Recruiters: Lindsey Thowless

One of our amazing healthcare recruiters “Working with travel nurses is my calling,” says Lindsey Thowless, who’s been a recruiter with TotalMed for four

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25 Money-Saving Tips for Travel Nurses
Travel Nursing+3 in 3 more categories
May 23, 2018
6 min read

25 Money-Saving Tips for Travel Nurses

Finding great deals while you’re on the road Freedom. Adventure. Lucrative opportunities. Your decision to become a travel nurse shows you appreciate the best

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“You Have No Idea What a Miracle This Woman Is” -- Support a Fellow TotalMed Nurse This Nurses Week
Travel Nursing+1 in 1 more category
May 9, 2018
3 min read

“You Have No Idea What a Miracle This Woman Is” — Support a Fellow TotalMed Nurse This Nurses Week

We wanted to highlight a story of one nurse, who has spent her whole life helping other people Nurse Darla has been in the

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Introducing the 1st Annual Nurses are Heroes Scholarship
Travel Nursing+1 in 1 more category
May 1, 2018
2 min read

Introducing the 1st Annual Nurses are Heroes Scholarship

TotalMed’s Nurses are Heroes Scholarship will support two nursing students with scholarships of $500 to help our future nurses achieve their goals We’re proud

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Travel Nursing+3 in 3 more categories
April 25, 2018
7 min read

“Travel Nursing Has Made Us Appreciate What We Have” — Courtney Groeneveld on Traveling in an RV with Her Husband and Baby Girl

Travel nurse Courtney Groeneveld talks about traveling with her family in an RV, growing professionally, and finding the right recruiter.|Travel nurse Courtney Groeneveld talks
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Meet Your Recruiters: Cameron Jeglum
Travel Nursing+2 in 2 more categories
April 18, 2018
2 min read

Meet Your Recruiters: Cameron Jeglum

Can’t Live Without Cheese Curds, Karaoke, or Adventure “I love hearing the excitement in someone’s voice when I’m able to get them the assignment

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Meet Your Recruiters: Alyssa Kaspar
Travel Nursing+2 in 2 more categories
March 27, 2018
2 min read

Meet Your Recruiters: Alyssa Kaspar

Loves Fishing, Online Shopping, & Her New Puppy Quinn “I’d like to think I’ve made a difference in my travel nurses’ lives — I

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Travel Nursing+3 in 3 more categories
March 23, 2018
4 min read

Travel Nurse Corey Strickland on Creating Community Wherever You Go

We sat down with some stellar travel nurses and asked them about the challenges and triumphs they’ve experienced How did you get started as

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7 Quick Ways for Travel Nurses to Beat Stress
Travel Nursing+3 in 3 more categories
March 21, 2018
6 min read

7 Quick Ways for Travel Nurses to Beat Stress

Achieve a little relaxation and peace as a travel nurse You may love travel nursing and the benefits that it affords you — you

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