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winter travel healthcare assignment
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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hospital wedding bouqet made from plastic spoons and coffee filters
Employee Stories
October 25, 2021
4 min read

TotalMed Travel Nurse Plans Wedding for Patient

Life as a traveler takes you down many winding roads, and ICU travel nurse Ally Ferguson has found love along the way. She met

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Cheese to memories worth capturing
Travel Nursing & Allied
October 12, 2021
3 min read

Share Photos of Your Travels on Healthcare Assignments

Taking photos of your adventures on travel nurse and travel allied assignments is a fun way to remember the memories you’ve made across the

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Woman holding Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon in hands
Employee Stories
October 7, 2021
6 min read

We All Scream for Cancer Screenings

About 1 in 8 women will suffer from invasive breast cancer at some point in their lives. That means you likely know someone –

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Fall at Kebler Pass Colorado
Top Job Locations
October 1, 2021
5 min read

6 Scenic Drives for Beautiful Fall Foliage

As travel nurses and allied travelers, you’re used to cross-country treks. If you’re already on the road this fall, why not make the drive

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Front view of Halloween themed setting against the window in day time
Top Job Locations
September 27, 2021
4 min read

Traveler’s Guide to the Best Halloween Towns in the U.S.

Leaves are falling, and so are temperatures as the U.S. welcomes a new season. With autumn in the air, there are a few unique

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tnaa nurse scholarship
Employee Stories
September 13, 2021
4 min read

Meet TNAA’s Fall 2021 Scholarship Winner: Corey D.

At TotalMed, we are committed to providing professional development opportunities and continuing education to the nursing community. Twice a year, we extend an invitation

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upper buffalo wilderness in arkansas
Top Job Locations
September 9, 2021
5 min read

Arkansas, a Hidden Gem of the Southern U.S.

Arkansas is a hidden gem of the Southern U.S., and the Natural State holds to its nickname. For the outdoorsy travel nurses and allied

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nursing & Allied
September 2, 2021
4 min read

Why You Should Choose TotalMed as an Allied Traveler

Ever think about becoming an allied traveler? Getting started may seem daunting, but TotalMed makes the process simple. ‘Nurse’ may be in our name

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Blog & Insights
Top Job Locations
August 30, 2021
5 min read

Explore the Western U.S. as a Healthcare Traveler

If you haven’t explored the Western U.S., now is the time to look through TotalMed’s job openings in the region. The Western U.S. has

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friends cooking together at home
Travel Nursing & Allied
August 19, 2021
10 min read

Post-Shift Wind Down: Five Meals to Keep You Performing at Your Best

Food is the fuel that gives us the energy to get through the day. When you get home from a long shift, one of

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Blog & Insights
Employee Stories
August 16, 2021
7 min read

A Labor of Love

Carissa Lewis is driven to care for people – she works as a Med/Surg travel nurse. Her job is to take care of others,

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nursing & Allied
July 28, 2021
4 min read

COVID-19 Vaccinations: FAQ

*This post was last updated on July 27, 2021. TotalMed follows facility requirements on COVID-19 vaccines. Read below for answers to frequently asked questions.

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