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Featured
October 22, 2026
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9 min read

Thinking About a Winter Travel Healthcare Assignment? What to Consider Before You Go

A winter travel healthcare assignment can look very different depending on where you decide to spend those 13 weeks. You could be scraping ice

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Travel Nursing & Allied
October 27, 2025
6 min read

13 Tips to Keep the Nightmares Out of Traveling

Phantom recruiters…accommodations with things that go bump in the night…ghost town destinations…no, it’s not a spooky story—it’s what you might encounter if you don’t

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Blog & Insights
Top Job Locations
October 24, 2025
5 min read

Things to Do on Assignment in Connecticut

If your next travel nurse assignment has you packing your bags for Connecticut, you are in for an assignment filled with amazing opportunities for

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nursing & Allied
October 22, 2025
6 min read

10 Hospital Horror Movies for Healthcare Travelers

Halloween means no shortage of scares—and lucky for travel nurses and healthcare travelers, there’s no shortage of hospital- and medical-based horror flicks to scratch

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nurse 101+1 in 1 more category
October 17, 2025
2 min read

Travel Healthcare Mentorships With Brandy Pinkerton

Navigating the world of travel nursing can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re just getting started. From navigating the logistics of each assignment to adapting to

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nurse 101+1 in 1 more category
October 15, 2025
7 min read

Top Benefits of Being a Travel Nurse (That You Won’t Get Going Perm!)

Healthcare is an ever-evolving industry, and it’s hard to know the right move for your career as it shifts. Given the current changes in

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nursing & Allied
October 10, 2025
3 min read

Why OR Nurses Are Among the Most In-Demand Travel Nurses

Operating Room (OR) nurses are the backbone of surgical teams, bringing precision, calm, and expertise into some of the most critical moments in patient

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Diversity & Inclusion
October 9, 2025
5 min read

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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Allied Health
October 8, 2025
5 min read

Travel Physical Therapy: Elevate Your Career and Explore the U.S.

If you’re a physical therapist looking for an exciting and rewarding career path, travel therapy with TotalMed could be the perfect fit. Whether you’re

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nursing & Allied
October 3, 2025
3 min read

The Best Fall Comfort Foods for Healthcare Travelers

One of the best parts of the fall season is the return of cozy comfort foods. From hearty soups and chili to cheesy mac

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nurse 101+1 in 1 more category
October 1, 2025
6 min read

Compact Nursing License 101

As a travel nurse, you have the opportunity to work and play in a variety of cities and states. Instead of obtaining a new

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nursing & Allied
September 26, 2025
4 min read

Maximize Your Fall Vibes on Travel Assignments

Fall is one of the best times to be on a healthcare travel assignment. For a travel nurse or healthcare traveler, fall assignments mean

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Blog & Insights
Top Job Locations
September 19, 2025
7 min read

10 South Dakota Destinations for Healthcare Travelers

Are you looking for a truly unique travel healthcare experience? Take your next assignment in South Dakota, where adventure meets opportunity in the heart

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