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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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travel nurse dealing with stress from shift
Travel Nursing & Allied
April 8, 2019
5 min read

Top Tips for Destressing After a Hard Day at Work

Traveler stress levels seem to be on the rise. In fact, stress amongst health care travelers is one of the most serious health issues

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5 More Reasons to Travel to California
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April 6, 2019
4 min read

5 More Reasons to Travel to California

California is the ultimate destination for travel nurses It’s no secret that California is the ultimate destination for travel nurses. The wages are some

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nurse 101
March 26, 2019
3 min read

3 Simple Steps to Start Your Travel Nursing Career

Starting your travel nursing career can be daunting. There’s an overwhelming amount of information out there; trying to figure out where to start can

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international travel nursing on medical mission
Employee Stories
March 14, 2019
3 min read

My Medical Mission: A Grey Matter

This blog was written to share the experience of working as an OR nurse aboard the Mercy Ships. The author was sponsored by TotalMed

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Travel Nursing & Allied
March 7, 2019
3 min read

TNAA Turns 20 & We’re Partying Like It’s 1999

While this post does not contain the most up-to-date information, we believe it is still relevant to our prospective and current travelers. We appreciate

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5 Tax Challenges Travel Nurses Face — and How You Can Handle Them
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March 7, 2019
5 min read

5 Tax Challenges Travel Nurses Face — and How You Can Handle Them

Freedom can grind to a halt at tax time Living as a travel nurse is an awesome adventure. Like some beatnik, free spirit, or

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nursing & Allied
March 4, 2019
3 min read

3 Easy Lunches for Busy Travelers

Meals for Busy Travelers Whether you’re an allied traveler or a travel nurse, your job requires a lot of energy. The best way to

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tnaa nurse scholarship
Employee Stories
February 26, 2019
3 min read

Meet our Spring 2019 Scholarship Winner, Abigail!

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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Tax Season is Right Around the Corner! Here’s What You Need to Prepare
Career Tips+2 in 2 more categories
February 24, 2019
5 min read

Tax Season is Right Around the Corner! Here’s What You Need to Prepare

Make sure you understand your responsibilities Winter is drawing to a close — and yep, that means the taxman is coming. As a travel

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tnaa wins healthcare staffing industry award
Travel Nursing & Allied
February 8, 2019
4 min read

Why TotalMed Has Been Voted the Best Overall Travel Nursing Agency

When it comes to finding the best travel nursing agency, there’s no better way to assess an organization than by hearing from actual travel

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6 Innovative Ways to Organize and Maximize Your Finances as a Travel Nurse
Career Tips+2 in 2 more categories
February 4, 2019
6 min read

6 Innovative Ways to Organize and Maximize Your Finances as a Travel Nurse

Get the most out of your travel nursing salary As a travel nurse, you’ve got a complex financial situation. Not only does your pay

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How to Make Your Travel Nurse Housing Cozy This Winter
Career Tips+1 in 1 more category
January 14, 2019
6 min read

How to Make Your Travel Nurse Housing Cozy This Winter

Winter may be the darkest season of the year — but that doesn’t mean you can’t brighten up your spirits! Winter. It’s cold, dark,

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