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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January 9, 2017

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The Ultimate Travel Nursing Tax Deductions List

You can also save yourself tons in taxes by keeping good track of what’s deductible Disclaimer: We’re not accountants or lawyers and the information

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January 6, 2017

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Payroll and Time Reporting for Travel Nurses

With these tips, you will have a better comprehension of the process and avoid pitfalls As the balance of travel nursing tilts toward VMS

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January 4, 2017

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Travel Nursing and Taxes: How It All Works

Understanding how to reap the benefits of untaxed income You’re in travel nursing for the adventure, for the friends you meet along the way,

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December 16, 2016

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The Importance of Travel Nursing Job Applications

Perhaps the most important determining factor in landing travel nursing jobs For most travel nurses, completing travel nursing job applications is among the most

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November 30, 2016

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The Ultimate Travel Nursing Packing Checklist

Make sure you have everything you need so your trip isn’t derailed by missing stuff You’re on your way to your next travel nursing

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November 29, 2016

6 min read

Travel Nursing Interview Series: Nancy Koopmeiners

Avoiding Hospital Politics, Preventing Burnout, and Enjoying Travel Nursing Freedom We sat down with some stellar travel nurses and asked them about the challenges

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November 25, 2016

4 min read

Jeopardizing Your Nursing License as a Traveler

Understand the risks before they happen State nursing boards have the authority to investigate claims against nurses and revoke a nurse’s license for a