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winter travel healthcare assignment
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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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Treat Yourself! 23 Ideas for an Amazing Summer of Self-Care as a Travel Nurse
Career Tips+2 in 2 more categories
July 19, 2018
6 min read

Treat Yourself! 23 Ideas for an Amazing Summer of Self-Care as a Travel Nurse

Self-care will keep you healthy, reduce your stress levels, and give your mood a lift Nurses know about stress. Nursing is physically taxing, requires

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travel nurse family
Employee Stories
July 19, 2018
6 min read

Guest Post: What Traveling Means to My Family

This month, we are honored to have Brittany as our featured traveler. She has been traveling with her family for over two years and

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travel nurse jobs in arizona
Top Job Locations
July 12, 2018
4 min read

4 Unique Travel Nursing Locations

Most nurses decide to travel to see the country with dream locations in hand. But what about the off-the-beaten-path cities? Where are unique locations

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Treat Yourself! 23 Ideas for an Amazing Summer of Self-Care as a Travel Nurse
Employee Stories+1 in 1 more category
June 29, 2018
2 min read

Meet Your Recruiter: Laura Wenninger

❤️s NYC, the Yankees, and Sushi Tell us about you! What are three things people might not guess about you? I started going to

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travel nurse agency news
Case Manager+1 in 1 more category
June 27, 2018
3 min read

Introducing Psych and Case Management Jobs at TotalMed!

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 27, 2018) – Is Psych or Case Management one of your specialties? If so, we have new travel opportunities for

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7 Salary Mistakes That Cost Travel Nurses
Career Tips+2 in 2 more categories
June 27, 2018
6 min read

7 Salary Mistakes That Cost Travel Nurses

Make sure you’re getting all you deserve Travel nursing is a uniquely rewarding profession — you know you’re uniquely qualified to do it. Your

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TotalMed Staffing Named to Crain's Fast 50
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June 23, 2018
2 min read

TotalMed Staffing Named to Crain’s Fast 50

TotalMed Staffing announced it was named to the Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50, which highlights the most innovative and profitable companies in the area.|TotalMed
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travel nurse friendly hospitals
Travel Nursing & Allied
June 22, 2018
4 min read

4 Ways to Spot a Traveler-Friendly Hospital

Travel nurses have a near endless supply of job options at hospitals around the world. You have to learn your way around a new

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travel nurse stories
Employee Stories
June 15, 2018
3 min read

Meet our Featured Traveler, Jenn!

This week, we are excited to feature one of our amazing travelers, Jenn! Jenn is a seasoned travel nurse of three years, and we

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10 Tips for Negotiating a Higher Travel Nursing Salary
Career Tips+2 in 2 more categories
June 15, 2018
5 min read

10 Tips for Negotiating a Higher Travel Nursing Salary

If you’ve ever felt shy about asking for a little more pay, you’re not alone. These tips can help you effectively negotiate your travel
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travel nurse recruiters
Travel Nurse 101
June 7, 2018
4 min read

5 Traits to Look for in a Great Recruiter

At TotalMed, we know there are so many aspects that go into creating the best travel nursing experience. Exceptional benefits, clinical support, housing options

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Meet new people on travel nurse assignment
Travel Nursing & Allied
May 31, 2018
3 min read

5 Ways to Meet New People on Assignment

Imagine you just landed your dream travel nursing assignment in a city you’ve always wanted to visit. And now, you’re going to live and

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