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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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travel nurse across america recommends top sights in seattle, wa
Top Job Locations
June 10, 2016
7 min read

Things to Do While on Assignment in Seattle, WA

If you’ve ever spent a rainy day sipping a Starbucks coffee while shopping on Amazon with “Smells Like Teen Spirit” playing in the background,

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tips for decorating new living spaces when on travel nursing assignments
Travel Nursing & Allied
June 7, 2016
4 min read

Make Your Travel Nurse Housing Feel Like Home

Travelers and their belongings are always on the go! Constantly moving from one place to another can make it difficult to settle in and

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10 Travel Nurse Resume Tips to Land The Job
Career Tips+1 in 1 more category
June 2, 2016
4 min read

10 Travel Nurse Resume Tips to Land The Job

You want your resume to show nurse managers & recruiters you have pride in your work. Here are 10 tips to consider when building
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travel nurse reflects on first assignment
Travel Nurse 101
May 31, 2016
5 min read

Tips & Advice for First-Time Travel Nurses

Travel nursing is a nuanced industry and making a career shift often appears BIG. How do you find the assignment of your dreams? Where

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6 Travel Nurse Resume Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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May 31, 2016
7 min read

6 Travel Nurse Resume Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression with your resume. Here are six common travel nurse resume mistakes – and
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travel nurse tips for surviving the graveyard shift
Travel Nursing & Allied
May 27, 2016
6 min read

Top Tips for Surviving the Graveyard Shift

The night shift is a tough job, but someone’s got to do it! While it might be quieter with fewer doctors and fewer rounds,

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How to Write the Perfect Travel Nurse Resume to Get the Job You Want
Career Tips+1 in 1 more category
May 25, 2016
13 min read

How to Write the Perfect Travel Nurse Resume to Get the Job You Want

Think of your nursing resume as an advertisement that sells you. Here’s how to write the perfect travel nursing resume to get the job
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Close-up of kitchen items, wall on background
Travel Nursing & Allied
May 24, 2016
3 min read

Traveler Test Kitchen – Microwave French Toast

Preparing delicious home-cooked meals can be a difficult task for a busy health care worker. It becomes even more difficult for health care travelers,

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Woman doing yoga exercise in the night at home with candles
Travel Nursing & Allied
May 20, 2016
4 min read

Post-Shift Wind Down: Five Home Exercises for Travelers

As a traveler, you know the benefits of exercise but may not take your own advice when it comes to doing it regularly. It’s

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Do You Have the Qualities of a Great Travel Nurse?
Career Tips+1 in 1 more category
May 18, 2016
4 min read

Do You Have the Qualities of a Great Travel Nurse?

Travel nursing takes a thirst for adventure, an ease with change, and the stamina to face new challenges. Do you have what it takes?
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travel nurse jobs missouri
Top Job Locations
May 16, 2016
6 min read

Travel Nurse Lifestyle: What to See in St. Louis, MO

St. Louis, MO, is a bustling city that’s sure to keep any visitor – or temporary resident – busy 24 hours a day. With

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fingerprinting for travel nurses
Travel Nursing & Allied
May 13, 2016
3 min read

What Is Live Scan Fingerprinting?

At TotalMed, we are committed to becoming the best travel nurse agency in the industry by providing the best experience for every nurse, on

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