Travel Nursing
Ways to Fight Feelings of Loneliness During Assignments
Being a travel nurse not only allows you to pursue your passion, but to explore new cities, meet new people, and engage in new cultures. However, being a travel nurse can get lonely. While most contracts last for 13 weeks, it may seem difficult to make new friends or feel a part of the community.…
Read MoreTotalMed Travel Nurse Assignment Challenge
TotalMed Travel Nurse Assignment Challenge Deciding to take that leap from nurse to travel nurse can be frightening and overwhelming. At TotalMed, we are here for you to help your transition go smoothly! As a travel nurse, you may step out of your comfort zone when traveling to a new city, living in a new…
Read MoreNurses Week is a celebration of YOU!
So many businesses want to show their appreciation for nurses during nurses’ week! TotalMed is giving away yeti coolers, iPads, away luggage, and much more! (you can check out our Instagram page here for more details https://www.instagram.com/totalmedstaffing/ We’ve also compiled a list for you to know where to go to get showered with appreciation by…
Read MoreTotalMed 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…
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