When you hear that two agencies are merging—like the recent announcement that TNAA and TotalMed are coming together—it’s easy to feel unsure about what that actually means for you as a traveler. Does it affect your next assignment? Will your recruiter still be there? Is this a good thing, or something to worry about?
Here’s the truth: agency mergers aren’t something to panic about. In fact, decisions to merge are made with travelers in mind, to make your travel journey even better.
Think of it like two people deciding to move in together. They each bring their own strengths and resources to the table: one might be great at cooking, the other has an amazing collection of cooking pans and accessories. Now they get to share costs, pool resources, and make life easier for both of them. That’s what a merger is at its best—two well-established agencies choosing to combine forces to better support the people they serve.
Plus, when the merger is between two agencies like TNAA and TotalMed—both known for their strong reputations, dedicated recruiters, and traveler-first approach—it’s a partnership that’s built to benefit travel nurses.
Here’s how:
More Job Opportunities & Flexibility
Have you ever had a travel destination or specific facility in mind, but your current agency can’t place you on assignment there? A merger like this means travel nurses and allied travelers gain access to a wider range of assignments—more facilities, more specialties, and more locations across the country. You’ll see options you may not have had before, without needing to work with a new agency.
Smoother, More Streamlined Processes
Every agency has strengths in how they do things—from onboarding to compliance. This merger creates an opportunity to refine those processes and bring together the best of both worlds, all with the goal of helping travelers find jobs that fit their lifestyles and secure assignments faster.
Access to Additional Technology
With shared resources and combined investments, this partnership opens the door to upgraded platforms and technology. Think better job search systems, cleaner communication channels, and tools that help keep your assignment on track—not hold it up.
More Experts in Your Corner
Now there’s a larger, more experienced team working behind the scenes to support you—recruiters, clinical support, licensing experts, housing pros, and problem-solvers ready to help when you need them.
A Stronger Understanding of Travelers’ Needs
It’s no secret that the healthcare traveler industry has grown significantly in recent years. More travelers mean more perspectives—and each traveler has a unique story that brought them to travel nursing. In addition to the increased number of travelers, there have also been changes in the way we travel, communicate, work, and live.
By bringing together the insights, experience, and perspectives of two high-performing agencies, this merger provides both agencies with a clearer picture of what travelers want and what they prioritize in their travel assignments. That leads to smarter support, more personalized recruiter relationships, and a better overall experience.
A Merger Built With Travelers in Mind
Mergers might sound big and complicated—and sometimes even a little uncertain—but here’s the bottom line: when two strong, traveler-focused agencies like TNAA and TotalMed join forces, it’s a win for travel nurses and allied healthcare travelers. You get more job options, smarter support, better tools, and a bigger team in your corner, meaning you can spend less time worrying about the details and more time enjoying your assignment, exploring new cities, and making a difference in patients’ lives.
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