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September 7, 2026
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7 min read

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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Meet the TotalMed Team - Allied Recruiter Alex Luedtke
Travel Nursing+6 in 6 more categories
January 13, 2025
2 min read

Meet the TotalMed Team – Allied Recruiter Alex Luedtke

Introducing Alex Luedtke, one of our dedicated Allied Recruiters here at TotalMed! Alex is driven by a passion for connecting allied healthcare professionals with
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New Year, Same You
Travel Nursing+5 in 5 more categories
January 8, 2025
3 min read

New Year, Same You

No matter your occupation, nurse, physical therapist, or something completely nonclinical we can all relate to overreaching New Year’s resolutions. Every New Year, we
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100 Tips for Travel Nurses
Travel Nursing+5 in 5 more categories
January 7, 2025
8 min read

100 Tips for Travel Nurses

Travel nursing is like leaping into the great unknown, a whirlwind of opportunities, challenges, and excitement all rolled into one. For many, it’s the
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Meet The TotalMed Team - Allied Recruiter Scott Sutarik
Travel Nursing+6 in 6 more categories
January 6, 2025
2 min read

Meet The TotalMed Team – Allied Recruiter Scott Sutarik

Introducing Scott Sutarik, one of our dedicated Allied Recruiters here at TotalMed! Scott is passionate about helping allied healthcare professionals find their perfect assignments,
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Wicked Travel Hacks to Make Every Assignment Feel Like Home
Travel Nursing+3 in 3 more categories
December 31, 2024
2 min read

Wicked Travel Hacks to Make Every Assignment Feel Like Home

Join Glenda the Good and Elphaba Thropp as they discuss their top tips to make every assignment feel like home
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Travel Nursing
December 30, 2024
3 min read

U.S. Travel Nurse Opportunities for Canadian Nurses

For Canadian nurses, taking travel assignments in the United States is an opportunity to expand your world with travel adventures, professional growth, and cultural

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The Inside Scoop to Having a Family and Being a Travel Healthcare Professional
Travel Nursing+4 in 4 more categories
December 12, 2024
9 min read

The Inside Scoop to Having a Family and Being a Travel Healthcare Professional

Whether you’re a single parent or married with children, you may think that travel healthcare is not an option for you due to family
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Gifts for Healthcare Traveling Minimalists
Travel Nursing+3 in 3 more categories
November 27, 2024
2 min read

Gifts for Healthcare Traveling Minimalists

What do you give the ultimate giver? Holiday gifting is already tricky, but finding the perfect gift for someone always on the go –
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Escape the Grind: Top 10 Books for a Mental Vacay
Travel Nursing+5 in 5 more categories
November 20, 2024
9 min read

Escape the Grind: Top 10 Books for a Mental Vacay

You’ve slayed the day’s dragons–tamed the chaos, conquered tasks, and survived another shift. Now it’s time to leave the real world behind. These 10
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Top Organizational Packing Tips & Tricks For Your Next Assignment
Travel Nursing+3 in 3 more categories
October 23, 2024
4 min read

Top Organizational Packing Tips & Tricks For Your Next Assignment

Packing for a travel assignment can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling work, life, and relocating to a new city. But don’t worry! TotalMed
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Top Methods for Finding Travel Healthcare Assignments
Travel Nursing+2 in 2 more categories
September 11, 2024
5 min read

Top Methods for Finding Travel Healthcare Assignments

Whether you’re new to travel healthcare or have a few assignments under your belt, searching for your next opportunity can feel overwhelming. Most jobs
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Where Travel Nurses are Most Needed: A Guide to Top Assignment Locations
Travel Nursing+1 in 1 more category
August 14, 2024
6 min read

Where Travel Nurses are Most Needed: A Guide to Top Assignment Locations

One of the best things about travel nursing is the freedom to select your work location. Some nurses opt for contracts in dream destinations
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