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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

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Employee Stories

November 6, 2023

3 min read

TNAA’s Fall 2023 Allied Health Scholarship Winner: Namita D.

Please join us in congratulating Namita D., TotalMed’s $2,500 fall 2023 Allied Health Scholarship recipient. Namita is studying Microbiology at North Carolina State University

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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!

Travel Nursing & Allied

October 23, 2023

3 min read

The Lifesaving Role of Nurses in the Battle Against Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a movement that began in 1985 to help raise awareness of the disease. It’s also a time for

Allied Health

October 16, 2023

6 min read

Life as a Travel Physical Therapist

Becoming a traveling Physical Therapist (PT) offers a unique opportunity to blend a fulfilling healthcare career with the excitement of exploring new places. To

Travel Nursing & Allied

October 10, 2023

6 min read

10 Benefits of Travel Nursing to a Small Town

During your travel nursing career, there may be times when a contract in your specialty is only available in a smaller town near the

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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!

Top Job Locations

September 22, 2023

6 min read

Top 10 U.S. States for Fall Travel Nurse Assignments

Ah, the sweet arrival of fall! It’s the season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin-spiced everything, and stunning landscapes as trees trade their summer greens for

Top Job Locations

September 11, 2023

5 min read

10 Fun Things to Do in Pennsylvania While On Assignment

Those who land a travel assignment in The Keystone State can look forward to enjoying plenty of activities and attractions between shifts. There are

Travel Nursing & Allied

August 16, 2023

4 min read

Top Tips for Traveling with Your Pets

Finding accommodation that permits animals and even the car ride itself can be stressful. Learn more today from TotalMed.

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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