COVID-19
TotalMed Inc. Donates 64,000 Masks and Makes Financial Contributions for COVID Relief
Travel nursing and healthcare staffing firms’ contributions help healthcare workers, seniors, and minorities APPLETON, Wis., Feb. 26, 2021 — TotalMed Inc., the premier travel nursing firm for hospitals and healthcare providers, donated 64,000 face masks and made a financial contribution this past holiday season to help frontline healthcare workers, seniors, and minorities who have been disproportionately…
Read MoreRoll Up Your Sleeves for COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 has been exacting its toll on healthcare workers as they care for their patients. Over 280,000 healthcare personnel cases of COVID-19 have been reported as of mid-December 2020 with over 900 deaths. Now, COVID-19 vaccines are starting to roll out across the country. To protect our fighters on the frontline of the pandemic, the…
Read MoreCaring for Frontline Workers
It should not come as a surprise to anyone that COVID-19 is causing burnout in healthcare workers across the nation. As early as the beginning of summer, healthcare companies were looking at scenarios where the fall spike in cases would be larger than the spike the US experienced in early 2020. Our nation continues to…
Read MoreRising to the Challenge
As we wrap up 2020, we look back on a year that has stretched and challenged us to new levels. Now, with COVID-19 surging again in our medical facilities, it’s pushing them to new limits in caring for patients. When asked about this challenging year, Sejal Shah, CEO of TotalMed shared, “If there is one…
Read MoreHow to Cope with Uncertainty and Constant Policy Changes When You’re Travel Nursing During COVID-19
In our recent COVID-19 Travel Nursing Pulse Survey Report, we found that one of the biggest challenges that frontline travel nurses face during the pandemic is uncertainty and constant change. Even nine months into the pandemic, travel nurses are facing constant policy changes, ever-developing best practices, and daily adjustments to safety protocols. And though there’s…
Read MoreOur COVID-19 Survey Shows Salary Increases for Frontline Travel Nurses
According to our recent survey report, travel nurses who see the most COVID-19 patients, including ICU and ER nurses, have seen salary increases in 2020, by as much as 20%. The survey also shows that the majority of travelers have not faced periods of unemployment, suggesting that the right healthcare staffing company can help nurses…
Read MoreTips to Remember for COVID-19 Assignments
With the fall surge of COVID-19 happening across the US, travel nurses are once again finding themselves in demand to assist in COVID-19 hot spots. Here are a few key tips to remember as you look at positions in these high-demand areas. 1. Licensure. While some states are relaxing their licensure laws, not all states…
Read MoreFlu Season is Coming Fast
2020 has been a year for new terms: coronavirus, COVID-19, and now “twindemic.” The pandemic has a new partner on the scene – the ever-unpredictable flu season. Experts warn of a possible “twindemic” as the US enters into flu season. Having both the flu and COVID-19 at the same time could mean the results are…
Read MoreTotalMed & COVID-19
Learn about the effects of COVID-19 on the medical staffing industry and how TotalMed has pivoted to be responsive to the needs of hospitals and clinicians.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Caregiver Resources
Coffee, crocs, cookies, and more! These deals are for real and they’re just for caregivers like YOU! To express our gratitude to all those on the front line during this challenging time, we’ve rounded up deals and freebies exclusive to healthcare workers, first responders, military personnel and law enforcement. Tip: Have your valid work ID…
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