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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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Employee Stories

December 3, 2014

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Mercy Ships: A Thanksgiving to Remember

11/26/2014 – This morning in Tomatave it’s American Thanksgiving. I woke up thinking of my friends and family back home, giving thanks that I’m

Employee Stories

December 3, 2014

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Mercy Ships: Thoughts on My First Few Days

11/25/2014 – As I lay here in my bunk reflecting on my first day of training yesterday, I’m overcome with feelings. It’s 5 a.m.

Employee Stories

November 24, 2014

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Mercy Ships: Hi from Madagascar!!!

Sunday, 11/22/2014 – After 45 hours of travel, I arrived in the city of Antananarivo (Tana), the capital city of Madagascar on Saturday, 11/21.

Employee Stories

November 21, 2014

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Mercy Ships: Setting Sail on Mercy Ships

It’s finally here! After months of preparation, a TotalMed traveler is beginning a 10-week mission assignment aboard a Mercy Ships floating hospital. Lee Clouse,

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October 13, 2014

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401Ks for Travel Nurses

TotalMed Staffing helps professionals in the medical field find vital information for their careers such as 401Ks for Travel Nurses.

Awards & Recognition

September 5, 2014

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Travel Nurse Across America Ranked Among Biggest and Best

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2014 – Little Rock-based Travel Nurse Across America recently took home a trifecta of honors that places it among

Employee Stories

May 20, 2014

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TotalMed Partners with Mercy Ships

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (May, 2014) – As part of its ongoing philanthropic activities, TotalMed (TotalMed) is partnering with Mercy Ships by sponsoring four nurses

Travel Nursing & Allied

April 23, 2014

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TotalMed Travel Nurse Saves Choking Baby in Puyallup, WA

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 23, 2014) – Jessie Russell RN, 27, was returning with a friend from the Seattle airport on the seasonable evening

Awards & Recognition

February 28, 2014

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Travel Nurse Across America Named Arkansas Business of the Year

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (February 27, 2014) — Travel Nurse Across America, a North Little Rock, Arkansas-based healthcare staffing agency was named 2014 Arkansas Business

Travel Nursing & Allied

January 2, 2014

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TotalMed Gives Back to the Community

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (December 9, 2013) – TotalMed, a Little Rock, Arkansas-based healthcare staffing agency is supporting two local charities this holiday season as