Travel Nursing
TotalMed Secures Top Spots in Highway Hypodermics Top Ten 2021 List
January 25, 2021. It is with great pleasure that we announce our Top Ten status with Highway Hypodermics for 2021. TotalMed is committed to supporting our amazing travel healthcare professionals and we are thrilled you have voted us into a Top Ten spot. Being a top 10 travel company is not easily accomplished and something…
Read MoreTime to Think Taxes
As you start thinking about taxes as a travel nurse, it can quickly feel overwhelming. We have some tips to help you. 1. Be organized. Fortunately modern technology can let you electronically save and organize as you go. Items you need to keep and track include: Copies of all your nursing contracts – yes, all…
Read MoreThe Basics to Understanding a Tax Home
As a travel nurse or clinician, it is important for you to establish and maintain a tax home to avoid hefty fines and back taxes and to claim travel expenses. So let’s talk through what this means. What is a tax home? First, note that a “tax” home is not the same as your “residence”…
Read MoreRising to the Challenge
As we wrap up 2020, we look back on a year that has stretched and challenged us to new levels. Now, with COVID-19 surging again in our medical facilities, it’s pushing them to new limits in caring for patients. When asked about this challenging year, Sejal Shah, CEO of TotalMed shared, “If there is one…
Read MoreHow to Cope with Uncertainty and Constant Policy Changes When You’re Travel Nursing During COVID-19
In our recent COVID-19 Travel Nursing Pulse Survey Report, we found that one of the biggest challenges that frontline travel nurses face during the pandemic is uncertainty and constant change. Even nine months into the pandemic, travel nurses are facing constant policy changes, ever-developing best practices, and daily adjustments to safety protocols. And though there’s…
Read More3 Quick Tips to Relating to Your Recruiter
Thinking about a career in travel nursing? Not happy with your travel agency? Working with the right agency should help give you a great experience. We’ve talked to some of our top recruiters and caregivers to give you some great tips on how to achieve the best relationship between you and your staffing agency. 1.…
Read MoreCaregiver Spotlight – Juliet
Today we are shining the spotlight on Juliet, one of our amazing caregivers! Name: Juliet Current Assignment: Arkansas Favorite place to travel: Love the mountains: Idaho, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Yellowstone Park, and Glacier Park. But then I like the ocean a little too, so Florida! Favorite restaurant: Oh, this is a tough one… Smokin’ in…
Read MoreOur COVID-19 Survey Shows Salary Increases for Frontline Travel Nurses
According to our recent survey report, travel nurses who see the most COVID-19 patients, including ICU and ER nurses, have seen salary increases in 2020, by as much as 20%. The survey also shows that the majority of travelers have not faced periods of unemployment, suggesting that the right healthcare staffing company can help nurses…
Read MoreSenior Recruiter Spotlight – Alyssa
Have we mentioned we LOVE to show off our amazing healthcare recruiters?! Meet one of our top-notch recruiters, Alyssa! First name: Alyssa Favorite place to travel: I love Sanibel Island and Punta Cana, but my heart is most content in a tiny old cabin in Northern Wisconsin. Every year we vacation there with my whole…
Read MoreHealthcare Client and Staffing Agency Collaboration in the Age of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to change the way travel nursing / healthcare support staffing agencies work with their healthcare partners. It has exposed weaknesses and areas of opportunities for growth. It has shown strength of relationships, knowledge and skills. At TotalMed, the team is working to grow and adjust where needed and build on…
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