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Featured
October 29, 2026
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12 min read

How to Handle Your First Holiday Away From Home on Assignment

You knew when you accepted the assignment that you’d be away for the holidays. At the time, it seemed manageable. You looked at the

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Employee Stories
February 8, 2023
3 min read

How a Travel Nurse Career Helped With Chasing Bigger Goals

She’s growing her skill set, opportunities, and career. Madison S. is a MedSurg/PCU travel nurse who has big dreams to accomplish, a big heart,

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Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia
Top Job Locations
February 3, 2023
4 min read

What To Do in Georgia on Assignment

If you’re thinking of taking an assignment in Georgia, known as the Peach State, there are tons of fun places to visit while you’re

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Top Tips for Surviving the Night Shift
Career Tips+2 in 2 more categories
February 2, 2023
4 min read

Top Tips for Surviving the Night Shift

Throughout your travel nursing career, you may have assignments with night or variable shifts. Find out more today.
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Travel Nursing & Allied
February 1, 2023
5 min read

February Healthcare Holidays in the U.S. to Remember

February is the month of love, but there are more ways to celebrate than just Valentine’s Day. This month, we highlight several heart-centered holidays

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Travel nurses Zane and Ally posing with hiking poles in front of Machu Picchu
Employee Stories
January 9, 2023
6 min read

A Career Leading to Love in More Ways Than One

Take a chance, keep an open mind, and you never know what you’ll find on your travel nurse assignment. You might even find love.

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Top Job Locations+1 in 1 more category
January 3, 2023
6 min read

Top Things to Do in the Southwest USA as a Healthcare Traveler

The Southwest USA offers healthcare travelers diverse landscapes, cultures, and cuisines to explore. From the Gulf Coast to the desert to wide-open plains, there

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Winter Hike Essentials
Travel Nursing & Allied
January 3, 2023
4 min read

Winter Hike Essentials

Now that winter has arrived, you may wonder what to do during your days off. For those that crave adventure, you may try hiking

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Travel Nursing & Allied
December 30, 2022
4 min read

January Healthcare Awareness Days Recognized in the U.S.

When you think of January, you think of the new year and fresh starts. This year, maybe you want to be more mindful of

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Nine Ways to Boost Your Immune System While Traveling
Health & Wellness+1 in 1 more category
December 16, 2022
4 min read

Nine Ways to Boost Your Immune System While Traveling

As a travel healthcare professional, you are constantly on the go. While there are many benefits to travel healthcare, such as exploring cities and meeting

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We Are Here For You Sign on Window of Business
Travel Nursing & Allied
December 15, 2022
4 min read

How TotalMed’s Chaplains Can Help Healthcare Travelers

Chaplains are common in hospitals, but did you know TotalMed has its own corporate chaplains? Our Chaplain Assistance Program gives you a confidential, nondenominational

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TNAA marketing leaders pose with Arkansas Children's employees as they help deliver meals to hospital workers and patient families.
Travel Nursing & Allied
December 12, 2022
2 min read

TNAA’s Holiday-Giving Programs 2022

TotalMed is happy to give back each year during the holiday season. Our employees and healthcare travelers are driven to help others, and as

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Travel Nursing & Allied
December 1, 2022
3 min read

December Healthcare Awareness Days in the U.S. to Celebrate

December usually comes with the hustle and bustle of holiday celebrations, like Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas, and more. But there are also healthcare awareness days

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