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October 29, 2026
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How to Handle Your First Holiday Away From Home on Assignment

You knew when you accepted the assignment that you’d be away for the holidays. At the time, it seemed manageable. You looked at the

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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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Why it’s Important to Unplug in Travel Nursing
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September 11, 2018
6 min read

Why it’s Important to Unplug in Travel Nursing

Here are some easy ways to unplug a bit as a travel nurse.| There’s no debate about it. When it comes to cell phones

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Blog & Insights
Top Job Locations
September 7, 2018
3 min read

5 Fall Festivals Worth Visiting On Assignment

As the leaves start falling and the air gets crisper, fall festivals will pop up across the country. No matter where you traveling, there’s

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nursing & Allied
August 29, 2018
4 min read

Meet Our TravCon 2018 Team with Over 94 Years of Experience

Meet our group of amazing, talented recruiters who attended TravCon 2018! TravCon is an annual conference built for travel nurses to learn more about

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15 Slow Burning Foods to Keep You Fueled for Your 12-Hour Travel Nursing Shift
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August 26, 2018
5 min read

15 Slow Burning Foods to Keep You Fueled for Your 12-Hour Travel Nursing Shift

As a travel nurse, you’re accustomed to dealing with unexpected interruptions in your schedule As a travel nurse, you’re accustomed to dealing with unexpected

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Blog & Insights
Travel Nursing & Allied
August 23, 2018
4 min read

Nurses and Bullying: How to Handle It

Unfortunately, harassment, discrimination, and bullying aren’t a new topic in the nursing industry. The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines bullying as “repeated, unwanted harmful

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How to Keep Your Immune System Strong as a Travel Nurse
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August 22, 2018
7 min read

How to Keep Your Immune System Strong as a Travel Nurse

Health care professionals are exposed to germs, bacteria, and viruses at an alarming rate You can’t run — you can’t hide — it’s the

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9 Tips to Create More Time in Your Day as a Travel Nurse
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August 18, 2018
3 min read

9 Tips to Create More Time in Your Day as a Travel Nurse

In the hustle of day-to-day life, especially in a fast-paced career like travel nursing, it can be tough to find time for everything on
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Employee Stories
August 10, 2018
5 min read

Meet our Fall 2018 Scholarship Awardee, Dominic!

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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How to Avoid Burnout in Travel Nursing
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July 31, 2018
6 min read

How to Avoid Burnout in Travel Nursing

Learn how to keep burnout at bay No one’s immune from burnout. It can sneak up on you. At first, you’re hitting the snooze

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What to Do When You're Homesick in Travel Nursing
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July 27, 2018
5 min read

What to Do When You’re Homesick in Travel Nursing

Don’t fret: there are ways to manage homesickness With most assignments lasting thirteen weeks — and some even longer — it’s no surprise travel

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