Travel Nursing
TotalMed Ranked 2nd Best Travel Nursing Agency for 2021!
This year, BluePipes evaluated 350 companies by aggregating 91,240 reviews from 6 of the most reputable review sources, and TotalMed stepped up and secured 2nd place for best travel nurse companies. TotalMed had an exceptionally strong year in reviews. Our scores increased year-over-year on 4 of the six review sources we measure. Our average aggregate…
Read MoreTotalMed 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 MoreTotalMed Secures Top Spots in Highway Hypodermics Top Ten 2021 List
January 25, 2021. It is with great pleasure that we announce our Top Ten status with Highway Hypodermics for 2021. TotalMed is committed to supporting our amazing travel healthcare professionals and we are thrilled you have voted us into a Top Ten spot. Being a top 10 travel company is not easily accomplished and something…
Read MoreTime to Think Taxes
As you start thinking about taxes as a travel nurse, it can quickly feel overwhelming. We have some tips to help you. 1. Be organized. Fortunately modern technology can let you electronically save and organize as you go. Items you need to keep and track include: Copies of all your nursing contracts – yes, all…
Read MoreThe Basics to Understanding a Tax Home
As a travel nurse or clinician, it is important for you to establish and maintain a tax home to avoid hefty fines and back taxes and to claim travel expenses. So let’s talk through what this means. What is a tax home? First, note that a “tax” home is not the same as your “residence”…
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 More3 Quick Tips to Relating to Your Recruiter
Thinking about a career in travel nursing? Not happy with your travel agency? Working with the right agency should help give you a great experience. We’ve talked to some of our top recruiters and caregivers to give you some great tips on how to achieve the best relationship between you and your staffing agency. 1.…
Read MoreCaregiver Spotlight – Juliet
Today we are shining the spotlight on Juliet, one of our amazing caregivers! Name: Juliet Current Assignment: Arkansas Favorite place to travel: Love the mountains: Idaho, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Yellowstone Park, and Glacier Park. But then I like the ocean a little too, so Florida! Favorite restaurant: Oh, this is a tough one… Smokin’ in…
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…
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