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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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Travel Nursing & Allied

November 20, 2025

3 min read

What to Pack for a Travel Assignment (and What to Leave at Home)

Packing Smart for Your Travel Assignment Travel assignments offer exciting opportunities, but packing can feel a little overwhelming at times. You want to bring

Health Plan

November 18, 2025

3 min read

Exploring Health Plan Jobs with TotalMed: Career Opportunities That Make an Impact

Health plans play a huge role in ensuring patients get access to the right care at the right time. From coordinating member services to

Travel Nursing & Allied

November 17, 2025

3 min read

Best Travel Healthcare Contracts for Winter 2025

Winter 2025 is the perfect time for new travel healthcare adventures. Hospitals and facilities across the country are looking for nurses and healthcare professionals

Travel Nursing & Allied

November 13, 2025

4 min read

Budgeting as a Travel Nurse: How to Keep More of Your Paycheck

Stretch Your Paycheck, Not Your Stress Travel nursing comes with some really great perks, like higher pay, new cities, and the flexibility and freedom

Travel Nursing & Allied

November 10, 2025

4 min read

What the 2026 “Safe Staffing” Standards Mean for Travel Nurses

Big changes are coming in 2026 for Nurse Staffing! Starting January 1, 2026, the Joint Commission is rolling out new National Performance Goals (NPGs),

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November 7, 2025

4 min read

Echo Tech Career Guide: Salary, Schools, & Jobs

Treating diseases of the heart and cardiovascular systems requires a dedicated team of healthcare specialists. A cardiovascular technologist is an important part of that

Travel Nursing & Allied

November 6, 2025

5 min read

Where Tele Travel Nurses Are in High Demand

If you’re a nurse specializing in Telemetry (Tele), you’re in luck—your specialty is in high demand in the travel nurse industry. Tele travel nurses

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November 3, 2025

6 min read

Top Cities in WA for Travel Nurses (That Aren’t Seattle)

When most people think of Washington State, Seattle instantly comes to mind—the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and coffee on every corner—but for travel

Travel Nursing & Allied

November 1, 2025

4 min read

November Healthcare Holidays in the U.S. to Celebrate

Each year is filled with dozens of healthcare holidays that don’t get much recognition. To be a voice that helps spread awareness, you’ll see

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November 1, 2025

6 min read

Cities with Incredible Black American Culture

The U.S. comprises diverse communities, each with distinct traditions and cultures. One of the most prominent communities in the U.S. is the Black community,