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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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local travel nursing
Travel Nurse 101
July 12, 2022
4 min read

Local Travel Nursing: Can I Take an Assignment Close to Home?

Many new travel nurses are curious whether they can take an assignment close to home. Some nurses are hesitant to venture too far from

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travel nurse jobs in salt lake city
Top Job Locations
July 8, 2022
4 min read

What to See and Do in Salt Lake City, Utah

What to See & Do in Salt Lake City Salt Lake City has grown and changed over the past several decades. Known for its

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TNAA ambassadors and corporate employees posing in front of sign
Travel Nurse 101
July 7, 2022
5 min read

How to Find the Best Travel Nurse Companies

Are you an aspiring travel nurse searching for the best travel nurse companies? If your answer is ‘yes,’ you’ve come to the right place.

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Blog & Insights
Top Job Locations
July 7, 2022
5 min read

Top Things to Do as a Travel Nurse in the Southeast U.S.

The Southeast U.S. is a great region to visit if you are a fan of beautiful beaches, towering mountains, roaring waterfalls, spectacular views and

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Talking to a patient about their health
Travel Nursing & Allied
July 7, 2022
4 min read

How to Prepare for a Travel Nursing Interview

Jill Eliassen, TotalMed’s VP of Clinical Services, did a Q & A session for travelers about how to have a successful interview with facilities.

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TotalMed Travel Nurse Assignment Challenge
Events+1 in 1 more category
July 6, 2022
5 min read

TotalMed Travel Nurse Assignment Challenge

Deciding to take that leap from nurse to travel nurse can be frightening and overwhelming. As a travel nurse, you may step out of

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Blog & Insights
Top Job Locations
July 6, 2022
4 min read

7 of the Best Day Trips from Boston

Best Day Trips From Boston Boston is a city with so much to do — see historical sites, walk bustling city streets, cheer at

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Big Sur in California
Travel Nursing & Allied
July 1, 2022
3 min read

July Healthcare Observances for 2022

July is prime time for vacations and Fourth of July celebrations. This month also holds special observances for the medical industry as healthcare awareness

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travel nursing jobs in texas
Top Job Locations
July 1, 2022
6 min read

Things to Do While on Assignment in San Antonio, Texas

Welcome to Alamo city! San Antonio boasts famous history lessons and is a center for entertainment and culture. San Antonio is the second most

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nurse 101
June 30, 2022
6 min read

How to Choose the Best Travel Nursing Agency: 5 Critical Things to Look For

Maybe you’ve already heard about the opportunities available to you in travel nursing. As the demand for temporary nursing staff increases, you may begin

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Cleaning instruments after surgery, infection control, covid-19
Allied Health+1 in 1 more category
June 20, 2022
5 min read

Sterile Processing Tech Career Guide: Job, Salary, & More

Working as a sterile processing technician (SPT) is a specialized role. For this job, you’ll need extensive knowledge and skills about the medical instruments

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Travel Nursing & Allied
June 19, 2022
4 min read

6 Easy Ways to Preserve Memories (You’ll Thank Yourself Later)

Your experiences as a travel nurse will be filled with stories worth telling. Each place you live is like a chapter in your life

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