The TotalMed Blog

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October 22, 2026

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

Practice area

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April 14, 2025

2 min read

Meet The TotalMed Team – Josie S., Travel Recruiter

Meet Josie, one of our incredible Travel Recruiters at TotalMed! With a passion for connecting nurses with their dream assignments, Josie is dedicated to

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April 10, 2025

2 min read

Caregiver Spotlight – Bre A., ICU RN

Meet Bre A., an incredible ICU nurse whose dedication and compassion make a difference every day! Whether she’s providing critical care or offering comfort

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April 9, 2025

4 min read

Top 5 Audiobooks and Podcasts for Travel Nurses on the Go

As a travel nurse, you’re constantly on the move – whether you’re commuting to a new assignment, unwinding after a long shift, or explore

Top Job Locations

April 8, 2025

5 min read

Why Healthcare Travelers Will Love Louisiana

If you’re looking for an assignment that blends career growth with soul-fueling experiences, Louisiana might just be calling your name. This isn’t just another

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April 7, 2025

2 min read

Meet The TotalMed Team – Grace S., Travel Recruiter

Meet Grace, one of our amazing Travel Recruiters at TotalMed! With a passion for connecting healthcare professionals to their dream assignments, Grace goes above

Travel Nursing & Allied

April 4, 2025

3 min read

REAL ID Rules: What Healthcare Travelers Need to Know

If you’re a travel nurse or healthcare traveler who frequently flies to assignment locations, a major change is coming to domestic air travel in

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April 3, 2025

2 min read

Caregiver Spotlight – Amy B., Tele RN

Meet Amy B., a dedicated Telemetry RN who brings skill, heart, and compassion to every shift! Whether she’s monitoring critical patients or providing comfort

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April 2, 2025

4 min read

6 Must-Have Apps Every Nurse Should Know About

Let’s be real–nursing is chaos in the best way. Between long shifts, juggling patient care, and trying to have some kind of work-life balance,

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March 31, 2025

2 min read

Meet The TotalMed Team – Leah R., Travel Recruiter

Say hello to Leah, one of our incredible Travel Recruiters at TotalMed! With a passion for helping healthcare professionals find their perfect assignments, Leah

Top Job Locations

March 28, 2025

7 min read

Top In-Demand States for Travelers in Spring 2025

Deciding where to go for your spring travel healthcare assignment? Spring is the perfect season for travel healthcare assignments—offering mild weather, beautiful landscapes, and