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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February 26, 2025

7 min read

Finding the Right Recruiter: A Travel Nurse’s Guide

Finding the right recruiter in a sea of millions can seem nearly impossible. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about the importance of

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February 24, 2025

2 min read

Meet The TotalMed Team – Bailey S., Travel Recruiter

Say hello to Bailey, one of our incredible Travel Recruiters one of our amazing Travel Recruiters here at TotalMed! Bailey is all about making

Travel Nurse 101

February 24, 2025

5 min read

How Do Travel Nurses Find Housing: 3 Red Flags to Avoid

Healthcare travel is a dream come true: You get to see different parts of the country while helping people (and making good money in

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February 20, 2025

11 min read

Key Benefits of Locum Tenens for FQHCs: Supporting Providers & Patient Care

Locum Tenens offers key benefits for FQHCs by filling staffing gaps, reducing burnout, improving access to care, improving revenue, and more!

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February 20, 2025

2 min read

Caregiver Spotlight – Abigail U., Med/Surg/Tele RN

Meet Abigail U., a dedicated Med/Surg/Tele RN whose compassion and expertise make a difference in every shift. Whether she’s providing top-notch patient care or

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February 19, 2025

4 min read

Pack Your Bags! Here’s How Travel Nursing Works

Ever thought about mixing your passion for healthcare with a sense of adventure? That’s where travel nursing comes in. It’s an amazing career path

Travel Nursing & Allied

February 19, 2025

7 min read

Continuing Education for Travel Nurses

Completing your nursing education doesn’t mean the learning stops. Continuing education is a crucial aspect of most licensed careers—and nursing is no exception! It’s

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February 17, 2025

2 min read

Meet The TotalMed Team – Raegan M., Travel Recruiter

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

Top Job Locations

February 15, 2025

4 min read

Top Oklahoma Destinations for Healthcare Travelers

Healthcare travelers looking for a unique place to call home for 13 weeks, look no further than Oklahoma. This southern state offers a mix

Allied Health

February 14, 2025

3 min read

Celebrating Echo Techs & Cath Lab Travelers This Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and celebrating the vital healthcare professionals who make life-saving care