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October 22, 2026

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 Nursing & Allied

March 26, 2026

3 min read

Are There Still Good Travel Healthcare Jobs After Winter?

Why March Is a Transition Month for Travel Healthcare As winter winds down, many travel healthcare professionals start asking the same question: Are there

Travel Nursing & Allied

March 23, 2026

2 min read

Emerging Specialties for Travel Healthcare in Spring 2026

Why Specialty Trends Matter for Travelers Spring 2026 is shaping up to be a dynamic season for travel healthcare. Understanding which specialties are in

Travel Nursing & Allied

March 19, 2026

4 min read

The Best Places to Work a Spring Travel Assignment

Spring is one of the most rewarding seasons for travel healthcare assignments. With milder weather, fewer crowds than summer, and facilities actively planning for

Travel Nursing & Allied

March 16, 2026

3 min read

What Is the Occupational Therapy Compact and How Does It Affect Travel Assignments?

Why Licensing Has Been a Barrier for Travel OTs For occupational therapists, state licensing has historically been one of the biggest obstacles to travel

Travel Nursing & Allied

March 12, 2026

3 min read

How to Get a Travel Assignment Faster in Spring 2026

Spring 2026 is one of the busiest times for travel healthcare assignments. Facilities are planning for post-winter patient volumes, elective procedures, and seasonal staffing

Travel Nursing & Allied

March 9, 2026

2 min read

Spring Surge: Where Travel Healthcare Demand Is Rising Right Now

What the Spring Surge Really Means The spring surge in travel healthcare does not arrive with the same urgency as winter, but it is

Travel Nursing & Allied

March 5, 2026

2 min read

Is March the Best Month to Start a Travel Healthcare Contract?

March Is a Turning Point for Travel Healthcare March is often overlooked in the travel healthcare world, but for many clinicians, it is one

Travel Nursing & Allied

March 2, 2026

2 min read

Spring Forward: How Travel Nurses Can Refresh Their Career in March

March brings longer days, warmer weather, and a sense of renewal. For travel nurses, this is the perfect time to “spring forward” not just

Travel Nursing & Allied

February 26, 2026

4 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Travel Healthcare Housing in 2026

Finding the right housing is one of the most important aspects of a travel healthcare assignment. Whether you’re moving to a new city for

Travel Nursing & Allied

February 23, 2026

3 min read

What Recruiter Support Should Look Like (and How TotalMed Delivers It)

As a healthcare traveler, you’ve likely encountered situations where recruiter support fell short. Maybe your calls went unanswered, pay details weren’t clear, or contract

Travel Nursing & Allied

February 19, 2026

3 min read

8 Ways to Stay Social and Connected While on Assignment

Healthcare travelers can face social isolation due to frequent moves, long shifts, and unfamiliar places. While travel assignments offer flexibility and adventure, they can

Travel Nursing & Allied

February 16, 2026

3 min read

Workouts You Can Do Between Shifts in Winter

Winter assignments can make staying active challenging for healthcare travelers. Short days, cold weather, and limited gym access can disrupt routines, especially after long

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Insights, Tips, and Stories

Thinking About a Winter Travel Healthcare Assignment? What to Consider Before You Go

Are There Still Good Travel Healthcare Jobs After Winter?

Emerging Specialties for Travel Healthcare in Spring 2026

The Best Places to Work a Spring Travel Assignment

What Is the Occupational Therapy Compact and How Does It Affect Travel Assignments?

How to Get a Travel Assignment Faster in Spring 2026

Spring Surge: Where Travel Healthcare Demand Is Rising Right Now

Is March the Best Month to Start a Travel Healthcare Contract?

Spring Forward: How Travel Nurses Can Refresh Their Career in March

The Ultimate Guide to Travel Healthcare Housing in 2026

What Recruiter Support Should Look Like (and How TotalMed Delivers It)

Workouts You Can Do Between Shifts in Winter

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Insights, Tips, and Stories

Thinking About a Winter Travel Healthcare Assignment? What to Consider Before You Go

Are There Still Good Travel Healthcare Jobs After Winter?

Emerging Specialties for Travel Healthcare in Spring 2026

The Best Places to Work a Spring Travel Assignment

What Is the Occupational Therapy Compact and How Does It Affect Travel Assignments?

How to Get a Travel Assignment Faster in Spring 2026

Spring Surge: Where Travel Healthcare Demand Is Rising Right Now

Is March the Best Month to Start a Travel Healthcare Contract?

Spring Forward: How Travel Nurses Can Refresh Their Career in March

The Ultimate Guide to Travel Healthcare Housing in 2026

What Recruiter Support Should Look Like (and How TotalMed Delivers It)

8 Ways to Stay Social and Connected While on Assignment

Workouts You Can Do Between Shifts in Winter

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