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October 15, 2026

Same Specialty, Different Setting: How Your Healthcare Career Can Change Without Changing What You Do

Same Specialty, Different Setting: How Your Healthcare Career Can Change Without Changing What You Do When healthcare professionals start thinking about making a career

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November 1, 2025

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Cities with Incredible Black American Culture

The U.S. comprises diverse communities, each with distinct traditions and cultures. One of the most prominent communities in the U.S. is the Black community,

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October 9, 2025

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5 Influential Hispanic & Latine Nurses Who Changed Healthcare

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the U.S. from September 15 to October 15 and is a time to honor the heritage, culture, and

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June 18, 2025

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Vibrant LGBTQ-Friendly Cities for Travel Assignments

No matter where your travel healthcare assignment takes you, one thing is certain: everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and celebrated. For LGBTQ+ healthcare

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October 14, 2024

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Exploring Indigenous History and Culture on Your Travel Assignments

No matter where your travels take you in the United States—or across North America—you’re stepping onto the vibrant ancestral lands of Indigenous peoples. The

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June 24, 2024

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Celebrating Pride: TotalMed LGBTQ+ Travel Nurses

June is Pride Month, a time to honor the progress and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community, reflect on the ongoing journey toward equality, and

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May 13, 2024

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9 Remarkable Nurses to Honor AANHPI Heritage Month

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, and the 2024 theme is Advancing Leaders Through Innovation, a culmination of

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February 9, 2024

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Honoring the Legacy of 10 Trailblazing Black Nurses

Every February, we observe Black History Month—a dedicated time to honor and spotlight the contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history. Within American healthcare,

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January 15, 2024

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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Enduring Influence on Healthcare

Martin Luther King Jr. left an indelible mark on numerous facets of American society, including the American healthcare system. At the March 1955 Convention

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May 30, 2023

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What to do Between Travel Assignments

Many healthcare professionals decide to start a travel career for better pay, and the opportunity to explore their dream cities while pursuing their passion

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September 22, 2022

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Must-Visit Cities with Amazing AAPI Heritage

Several cultures with centuries-old histories can be found in the United States. The Asian American population, in particular, represents 18.9 million people, or 5.7%