Insights, Tips, and Stories for Healthcare Travelers

What Is the Occupational Therapy Compact and How Does It Affect Travel Assignments?

Why Licensing Has Been a Barrier for Travel OTs For occupational therapists, state licensing has historically been one of the biggest obstacles to travel

March 12, 2026

How to Get a Travel Assignment Faster in Spring 2026

Spring 2026 is one of the busiest times for travel healthcare assignments. Facilities are planning for post-winter patient volumes, elective procedures, and seasonal staffing

March 9, 2026

Spring Surge: Where Travel Healthcare Demand Is Rising Right Now

What the Spring Surge Really Means The spring surge in travel healthcare does not arrive with the same urgency as winter, but it is

March 5, 2026

Is March the Best Month to Start a Travel Healthcare Contract?

March Is a Turning Point for Travel Healthcare March is often overlooked in the travel healthcare world, but for many clinicians, it is one

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March 2, 2026

Spring Forward: How Travel Nurses Can Refresh Their Career in March

March brings longer days, warmer weather, and a sense of renewal. For travel nurses, this is the perfect time to “spring forward” not just

February 26, 2026

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The Ultimate Guide to Travel Healthcare Housing in 2026

Finding the right housing is one of the most important aspects of a travel healthcare assignment. Whether you’re moving to a new city for

February 23, 2026

What Recruiter Support Should Look Like (and How TotalMed Delivers It)

As a healthcare traveler, you’ve likely encountered situations where recruiter support fell short. Maybe your calls went unanswered, pay details weren’t clear, or contract

February 19, 2026

8 Ways to Stay Social and Connected While on Assignment

Healthcare travelers can face social isolation due to frequent moves, long shifts, and unfamiliar places. While travel assignments offer flexibility and adventure, they can

February 16, 2026

Workouts You Can Do Between Shifts in Winter

Winter assignments can make staying active challenging for healthcare travelers. Short days, cold weather, and limited gym access can disrupt routines, especially after long

February 12, 2026

How to Maximize Your February Assignments for Extra Pay

February may be the shortest month, but for healthcare travelers, it doesn’t have to mean a short paycheck. With a little strategy, travel nurses,

February 9, 2026

How to Beat the Winter Slump as a Travel Nurse in February

February can be one of the toughest months for healthcare travelers. Short days, cold weather, and post-holiday fatigue can leave even the most dedicated

February 5, 2026