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longer commute for a healthcare job
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November 9, 2026
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13 min read

Is a Longer Commute Worth It for the Right Healthcare Job?

You find a healthcare job that checks almost every box. The pay works. The schedule fits your life. You like what you have learned

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Where Can Travel Nurses Make The Most Money?
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July 24, 2024
11 min read

Where Can Travel Nurses Make The Most Money?

Have you ever wondered which states pay their travelers the most? While some travel nurses may choose their assignment locations based on bucket list
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Top Tips for Dealing with Difficult Patients
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April 10, 2024
3 min read

Top Tips for Dealing with Difficult Patients

Healthcare professionals often find themselves at the forefront of patient care, facing challenging situations with patients. Whether it’s during emergencies or scheduled procedures, some
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Unlocking Opportunities: Top Benefits of Traveling to New Cities as a Healthcare Professional
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January 16, 2024
3 min read

Unlocking Opportunities: Top Benefits of Traveling to New Cities as a Healthcare Professional

During your travel healthcare career, you will have the exciting opportunity to explore various cities and states. Find out more today.
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5 New Year's Resolutions for Travel Caregivers
Career Tips
January 3, 2024
4 min read

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Travel Caregivers

As we welcome 2024, we tend to take this time to reflect on all that has happened throughout the previous year and what the
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Before You Go: Must-Knows for Prospective Travel Caregivers
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November 30, 2023
5 min read

Before You Go: Must-Knows for Prospective Travel Caregivers

If you have a passion for helping people and love traveling, becoming a TotalMed travel caregiver may be the career for you.
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The 6 C’s of City Research for New Travel Healthcare Assignments
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October 24, 2023
5 min read

The 6 C’s of City Research for New Travel Healthcare Assignments

What are the 6 C’s to research before embarking on your next travel healthcare assignment? TotalMed compiled your checklist – Read On!
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Top Travel Nurse Qualities
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September 28, 2023
4 min read

Top Travel Nurse Qualities

There are many qualities a travel nurse must have to succeed. TotalMed covers the top 7 for you – Read On!
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August 14, 2023
4 min read

Changing Specialties as a Travel Nurse

Working as a travel nurse provides an abundance of perks for your career and personal life. You build an extensive network, gain invaluable experience

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What to Look for in a Travel Nurse Recruiter
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June 13, 2023
4 min read

What to Look for in a Travel Nurse Recruiter

Many experienced travel nurses will tell you that the key to a successful career is a great recruiter. Find out more today.
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Highway Hypodermics Again Names TotalMed as a Top 10 Travel Agency for Traveling Healthcare Professionals
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March 6, 2023
2 min read

Highway Hypodermics Again Names TotalMed as a Top 10 Travel Agency for Traveling Healthcare Professionals

TotalMed is incredibly proud to announce we’ve been voted into the Top Ten travel companies to work with in 2023 by Highway Hypodermics!
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Top Tips for Surviving the Night Shift
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February 2, 2023
4 min read

Top Tips for Surviving the Night Shift

Throughout your travel nursing career, you may have assignments with night or variable shifts. Find out more today.
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Top Tips for Maintaining a Work-Life Balance as a Travel Nurse
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October 14, 2022
4 min read

Top Tips for Maintaining a Work-Life Balance as a Travel Nurse

Travel nursing offers many rewards and experiences. Being a travel nurse opens you up to new locations, people, patients and food.
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