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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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5 Personal Finance Hacks for Travel Nurses
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October 11, 2016
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5 Personal Finance Hacks for Travel Nurses

Travel nurses have unique financial situations. Your income may vary from gig to gig. Here are some travel nursing finance hacks that can help.
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Travel Nurse Pay - 401Ks for Travel Nurses
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September 30, 2016
8 min read

Travel Nurse Pay – 401Ks for Travel Nurses

Travel nurse pay would be slightly impacted when increasing retirement savings through 401K. A plan is even better when the travel nurse company matches!
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Tips and Tricks for Saving Money on the Road: A Travel Nurse's Guide
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September 29, 2016
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Tips and Tricks for Saving Money on the Road: A Travel Nurse’s Guide

So, you’ve decided to take a road trip to get to your next travel nursing gig. How do you save money along the way?
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The 411 on Travel Nursing Housing Options
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September 27, 2016
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The 411 on Travel Nursing Housing Options

As a travel nurse, you have two primary options for securing a beautiful end-of-day oasis. Which will give you the ideal home?
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Travel Nursing Compensation: Everything You Need to Know
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September 21, 2016
11 min read

Travel Nursing Compensation: Everything You Need to Know

You’ve heard it before: you can make serious money from travel nursing. Here’s everything you need to know about travel nursing compensation.
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The Tooth-To-Tail Guide for Starting Your Travel Nurse Assignment
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September 14, 2016
6 min read

The Tooth-To-Tail Guide for Starting Your Travel Nurse Assignment

Starting a travel nurse assignment seems to be a simple endeavor. Be prepared, however, for the process rhythm and the pitfalls that could delay
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8 Types of Pay Rates That May Affect Your Travel Nursing Salary
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September 8, 2016
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8 Types of Pay Rates That May Affect Your Travel Nursing Salary

Learn about the different rates that could impact your salary as a travel nurse.
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Is Money Everything? 5 More Factors to Consider Before Taking an Assignment
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August 22, 2016
4 min read

Is Money Everything? 5 More Factors to Consider Before Taking an Assignment

Aside from compensation, here are the five important factors you need to consider before accepting a travel nurse assignment.
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Costs to Consider When Evaluating a Travel Nurse Salary Offer
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August 16, 2016
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Costs to Consider When Evaluating a Travel Nurse Salary Offer

Before accepting any travel nurse salary offer, it’s important that you consider these costs and discuss them with your staffing agency.
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Should You Work with More Than One Travel Nurse Agency?
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August 11, 2016
3 min read

Should You Work with More Than One Travel Nurse Agency?

A lot of travel nurses wonder about working with multiple agencies. Here are the pros and cons of working with more than one travel
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How to Get Your First Job as a Travel Nurse
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July 29, 2016
5 min read

How to Get Your First Job as a Travel Nurse

Landing your first travel nursing job can seem daunting. Here are some tips on how to get your first job as a travel nurse.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Travel Nurse
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July 14, 2016
12 min read

A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Travel Nurse

Want to become a travel nurse? Here’s an A-Z guide that will help you experience the fun and adventure while helping patients and hospitals
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