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October 29, 2026

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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November 29, 2016

Travel Nursing Interview Series: Nancy Koopmeiners

Avoiding Hospital Politics, Preventing Burnout, and Enjoying Travel Nursing Freedom We sat down with some stellar travel nurses and asked them about the challenges

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November 25, 2016

Jeopardizing Your Nursing License as a Traveler

Understand the risks before they happen State nursing boards have the authority to investigate claims against nurses and revoke a nurse’s license for a

Travel Nursing & Allied

November 23, 2016

Understanding Housing: Your Options and Why They Matter

Housing Options for Travel Nurses One of the biggest factors a nurse considers when deciding to travel is housing. Giving up the safety and

Employee Stories

November 21, 2016

Mercy Ships: The Bigger Picture

The People are Vibrant and Beautiful This past Saturday I went to the fabric market with three friends from the ship. The streets are

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November 16, 2016

Add These 3 Travel Nurse Destinations to Your List

Some people say you could spend your entire life traveling in the United States and not see all the places worth seeing. As a

Employee Stories

November 14, 2016

Mercy Ships: Life Is Like a Bowl of Oatmeal

Peppered Oatmeal I eat oatmeal for breakfast almost every single morning. For the past six weeks, oatmeal is what has enticed me out of

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November 11, 2016

Travel Nursing Interview Series: Jamey Rains

At TotalMed, we believe every travel nurse has a story worth sharing – stories filled with resilience, adaptability, and heart. We recently caught up

Employee Stories

November 7, 2016

Mercy Ships: Silver Linings

Signs of Promise and Renewed Hope It’s the rainy season here in Benin. The skies can be clear and bright blue, and suddenly, dark

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October 31, 2016

Travel Nursing Interview Series: Saynab Omer Talks About Learning Empathy, Facing Down Bullies, and Picking the Right Recruiter

Travel nurse Saynab Omar talks about learning to be more empathetic, facing down bullies, and picking the right recruiter.

Employee Stories

October 31, 2016

Mercy Ships: Holding On

My Soul is Bare and Raw Every Friday we have to terminally clean our operating rooms. That means we have to take a special

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October 28, 2016

Travel Nursing Interview Series: Megan Nash Reflects on Gaining Travel Nursing Confidence, Speaking Up for Yourself, and Preparing for Your Next Gig

Travel nurse Megan Nash talks about gaining nursing confidence, speaking up for yourself, and preparing for your next travel nursing gig.

Travel Nursing & Allied

October 26, 2016

How to Request Off on a Travel Nurse Assignment

With the holidays just around the corner, everyone is looking forward to spending a few days with friends and family. But when you’re working

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