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October 22, 2026
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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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Triage in a Disaster or Mass Casualty Scenario: What to Do Differently
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November 8, 2018
5 min read

Triage in a Disaster or Mass Casualty Scenario: What to Do Differently

Triage is a fairly standard process in normal circumstances, but it may shift during a disaster or mass casualty incident (MCI) As a nurse,

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How to Help If a Hurricane Hits While You're Travel Nursing
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October 25, 2018
6 min read

How to Help If a Hurricane Hits While You’re Travel Nursing

When a hurricane hits, the challenges can be demanding and grueling Florence and Michael. Katrina and Rita. Ike and Sandy. The names have become

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The Perks of Being a Travel Nurse as a Grandparent
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October 18, 2018
5 min read

The Perks of Being a Travel Nurse as a Grandparent

Let’s take a look at how your career can make you a better grandparent It’s one of life’s golden moments: you’ve become a grandparent.

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Travel Nursing & Allied
October 12, 2018
3 min read

#TNAAGivesBack to Travel Nurses

Please note: this giveaway is now closed. At TotalMed, we recognize the dedication and hard work that every travel nurse puts forth in their

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Homeschooling Your Children as a Travel Nurse
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October 10, 2018
6 min read

Homeschooling Your Children as a Travel Nurse

Here are a few tips for making things work effectively as a homeschooler It’s a major step: you’ve decided to take your kids on

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Blog & Insights
Employee Stories
October 5, 2018
5 min read

Meet our Featured Traveler, Stanton!

Recently, our featured traveler, Stanton, was honored with the DAISY award for going above and beyond, providing excellent, compassionate patient care. He quickly anticipated

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Traveling with Kids as a Travel Nurse: How to Survive (and Thrive!)
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October 3, 2018
6 min read

Traveling with Kids as a Travel Nurse: How to Survive (and Thrive!)

Check out these tips for smooth travels Hitting the road for your next assignment — with your kids along for the ride? Traveling with

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Long Distance Love as a Travel Nurse: Can it Work?
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September 27, 2018
5 min read

Long Distance Love as a Travel Nurse: Can it Work?

Read on for advice on how to make it work As a travel nurse, you’re something like a free spirit. You move from one

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7 Ways to Stay Connected with Your Spouse as a Travel Nurse
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September 23, 2018
6 min read

7 Ways to Stay Connected with Your Spouse as a Travel Nurse

When you're away from your partner, it can be tricky to feel connected So you’re on the road again — and your spouse is

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nursing & Allied
September 21, 2018
5 min read

The Best Mobile Apps for Travel Nurses

As any travel nurse knows, constantly traveling on the road to and from assignments and getting acquainted with a new city, mobile apps can
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13 Ways to Prevent Aches and Pains When You’re Travel Nursing
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September 17, 2018
5 min read

13 Ways to Prevent Aches and Pains When You’re Travel Nursing

There’s no question about it — the work of a travel nurse is physically taxing Your poor feet! Your aching back! There’s no question

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Travel Nursing & Allied
September 13, 2018
4 min read

5 of Our Best Self Care Tips for Travelers

The healthcare traveler lifestyle is full of adventures, but it also has its challenges. Moving every three months or so, getting used to a

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