June 22, 2021

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What Healthcare Travelers Should Do in a Post-Pandemic Job Market

Posted on June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 by TNAA- Travel Nurse Across America

This article was provided by Travel Nurse Across America.

The healthcare job market has seen unexpected fluctuations over the past 1.5 years. A few months ago, we heard that the demand for travel nurses was greater than the supply due to COVID-19. That number significantly decreased in March 2021 with the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. It then skyrocketed again in June 2021 as a result of life returning to (somewhat) normal. Although it’s not the industry’s typical busy season, hospital schedules are again filling up with elective surgeries and other healthcare needs.

Within this fluctuating market, many healthcare travelers are also seeing a drop in the weekly pay rates offered. While pay has decreased from crisis rates, which hospitals cannot sustain without assistance, many travel nurse agencies are still reporting an average wage higher than pre-pandemic rates. To find the right jobs with the right pay for you, be sure to tap into your agency’s resources.

What to do in a post-pandemic job market

Know Where to Look for In-Demand Specialties

You might not have time to research industry trends, but your recruiter and agency have a real-time pulse on the market. While the number of COVID-19 jobs is dropping, the demand for other specialties is growing exponentially. You have to know where to look.

Elective surgeries and other non-emergency needs on the back burner during the height of COVID-19 are again coming to the forefront. The demand is high for MedSurg, TELE, ER, and ICU specialties, and increased demand for OR nurses is expected later this year. Ask your agency contacts what trends they are seeing in regions you are interested in visiting and find the place where you will be most helpful next.

Make Yourself as Marketable as Possible

Several factors go into your marketability as a travel nurse, the most obvious factor being the information you include on your resume. Your agency’s clinical department should work with you to create a standout travel nurse profile. Ask your clinical director how they can help you secure the right licenses and certifications to be eligible for higher-paying jobs. Consider being a member of national nursing associations and add your COVID-19 experience to make your resume even more impressive.

Your marketability also goes beyond your travel nurse profile. Hiring managers will look for important soft skills, such as flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to resolve conflict. Be sure to mention these soft skills and any examples that you can provide in your job interviews.

Use Your Agency’s Financial Resources to Save Money

Your agency’s financial resources may help you save money and offset some of your costs. See if your agency has travel reimbursement programs, deals, and discount programs, 401k matching, or access to financial advisors through an Employee Assistance Program. All of these can help you save an extra buck.

Keep in mind. There will always be some assignments that pay more and some that pay less. Weigh your options, use your agency’s resources – from getting assistance on your resume to using programs to save money, and make the best decision in your current situation. Just make sure you pick an agency that has your back through it all.

If you are looking for your next travel nurse assignment in the post-pandemic job market? Click here to visit our job board.

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By The Gypsy Nurse

June 20, 2021

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Pandemic Remnants: Secondary Traumatic Stress an Interview with Lesly Kelly, Ph.D., RN, FAAN

Posted on June 20, 2021June 15, 2021 by The Gypsy Nurse

Pandemic Remnants: Secondary Traumatic Stress with Lesly Kelly, PhD, RN, FAAN from Elite Learning Experiences on Vimeo.

Elite Learning recently sat down with Lesly Kelly, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, to discuss the pandemic remnants and the effect it has had on secondary traumatic stress.

In the video, the following questions were answered:

What is the issue of secondary trauma or traumatic stress?
How has it changed with COVID?
What will be some of the challenges our nurses will face after we finally move out of this crisis of COVID and the many years to come?
What hope or optimism do you have for nursing?

Below you will find some information from the video. To find out the answers to all the questions please watch the video above.

Secondary Traumatic Stress:

It is called because you pick it up from being a caregiver. Being a nurse, you can’t avoid secondary traumatic stress. Being proactive and having strategies will help to mitigate it.

How has COVID changed it?

Before, we may not have experienced the traumatic stress as often or rarely experienced it; with COVID, it is happening daily or multiple times a day. COVID accelerated how quickly it is happening.

You can learn more by watching the video above.

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Today, they offer healthcare professionals, salon professionals, massage therapists, funeral professionals, and many more a wide range of education and professional development courses across a nationally accredited platform.

We hope you found this information informative. For more video content click here. Are you a travel nurse looking for your next assignment? Click here to search our job board.

By Dan Matthews

June 17, 2021

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How Travel Nurses Can Adopt Telehealth Accessibility on the Road

Posted on June 17, 2021November 28, 2023 by Dan Matthews

Nursing is a timeless profession, but that doesn’t mean the role is prone to stagnation. If anything, nursing is a field that is constantly changing. Much like the shift in locations you’ll experience as a traveling nurse, the tech you use on the road will change as well. In fact, with the explosive growth of telehealth services in recent years, tech is more important to the job than ever before.

Telehealth is one of the top trends transforming nursing right now. Being accessible enough to take advantage of this service can maximize your potential to work while on the road, but it requires the right understanding and preparation. From insight to equipment, you can increase your telehealth accessibility as a traveling nurse.

The Rise of Telehealth

First, it helps to understand the rise of telehealth and its many applications. While the popularity of this virtual service was limited before the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing measures revealed the many benefits virtual care can offer patients. As a result, telehealth changes the healthcare industry by increasing affordability, accessibility, and demand across this valuable service.

Telehealth has allowed care providers to turn this crisis into an opportunity to innovate. In turn, patients are getting questions answered without having to travel or risk catching a virus-like COVID-19 as they wait in a clinic lobby. For patients and providers alike, this maximizes accessibility and safety of care, which is why the popularity of virtual care appointments remains strong.

Generational trends show that telehealth is likely here to stay. With 74% of millennials reporting that they prefer virtual to in-person appointments, nurses must be prepared to meet patients on their terms. Because of this increased demand, it’s even more important for traveling nurses to ensure they have the tools available to receive, treat, and monitor patients remotely.

Addressing Telehealth Troubles on the Road

Although there may be an increased demand in telehealth, there are plenty of issues it could present to travel nurses. As the future of telehealth becomes increasingly mobile, travel nurses get to enjoy the luxury of checking up on patients with only a smartphone and reliable cell service on hand.

This luxury, however, is counter-balanced by the fact that travel nurses will have to take extra security precautions, especially if they’re on the road. One way travel nurses can take these precautions in hand is by requesting a smartphone device specifically used for remote-patient care, which should reduce security concerns.

Travel nurses should share the security precautions they’re taking with their patients since it’s one o f the biggest concerns patients usually have with telehealth sessions. On top of educating patients about security measures they’re taking, travel nurses should also explain the benefits of telehealth, such as its convenience, affordability, and effectiveness. One study found that patients with chronic health issues who sought out regular telemedicine sessions experienced fewer complications like fewer hospital admissions and fewer risks in mortality.

Preparing Accessible Telehealth

Despite these troubles, there are plenty of telecommunications platforms, data clouds, and patient portals, making it easier for travel nurses to treat and monitor patients in rural and urban areas. Taking part in virtual services will require consistent access to these tools and the means to use them.

Here is some of the equipment essential for telehealth accessibility on the road:

A strong, reliable internet connection. As a traveling nurse, this item may influence where you stop and stay as you move around to where you’re most needed. Additionally, you may consider mobile WiFi services powered by 5G connectivity.
Quality patient management tools. While many smartphones these days can manage patient data with secure applications, you may want laptops or tablets that are easier to work with. High-resolution cameras can also improve the quality of virtual care.
Access to HIPAA-compliant software. Care facilities employ various telehealth platforms and patient portals. Not all platforms, however, may meet HIPAA standards. Speak with your partnered providers to access telehealth support tools and ensure your software meets HIPAA standards for maintaining patient data privacy.

Alongside your nursing certification, of course, these items can be all you need to maintain access to telehealth services so that you can help patients wherever you are. With the popularity of telehealth these days, embracing the tools and skills needed to meet the demand can help ensure a world of opportunity remains open to you. As a result, you can make even more of a difference while increasing the accessibility of care for your patients.

An Accessible Future

With all the benefits of telehealth services, it’s no wonder that virtual care is expanding into all new services, from mental health counseling to health condition monitoring. If travel nurses take advantage of the luxury of telehealth and follow precautions, they’ll be able to support greater levels of patient safety and improve care outcomes.

Adopting telehealth accessibility on the road may sound difficult, but with something as simple as a solid internet connection — which is increasingly easy to find in the era of 5G — accessible care is in your hands.

If you are a new travel nurse or looking into becoming a travel nurse:

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By Victoria Casto

June 16, 2021

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Taking Care of Your Mental Health as a Traveling Nurse

Posted on June 16, 2021March 22, 2022 by Victoria Casto

As healthcare workers, we take care of others all day long. We chose this career path because we enjoy making other people happy and are generally compassionate individuals. However, we often neglect our own mental health in the process, and we can’t take care of our patients if we don’t care for ourselves first. Nursing is already a very challenging job that demands long hours under high-stress levels. Then throw a global pandemic into the mix, and you’ll find many people have been pushed to their breaking points.

This year has been especially trying in the healthcare field, but nurses, in particular, have gained even more responsibility and tend to run the circus. Below you will find mental health tips for travel nurses and healthcare workers.

Burnout is Real

I’ve seen an overwhelming number of nurses on social media expressing burnout and even wishing to leave the field entirely after the coronavirus pandemic hit. For me, it felt like my whole life was uprooted at work, and I was under constant unknowns and ever-changing policies about how to deal with something we knew very little about. On top of all that, we had to live in mostly isolated conditions at home without the usual contact from friends and loved ones.

Nursing school could never have adequately prepared us for something like this or the extreme level of burnout that we felt.

Recognizing There is a Problem

The first step is awareness that something needs to change. Sometimes it takes hitting some real lows to learn how to pick yourself back up and grow from it. Most people wouldn’t know it today, but when I was 16, I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I’ve had to learn how to take care of my mental health over this last decade and a half, and I’ve truly been on a journey in life to find happiness and peace within myself. So in a way, I was a little ahead of the game with recognizing when I’m under stress and was already prepared with coping strategies during tough situations.

It Takes Work

You’ve got to find what makes you happy. For me, exercise, fun outdoor activities, yoga, and creative outlets like cooking, writing, and photography are things I do for myself. These are things that bring me joy and excitement and help me find peace at the end of the day. I’ve also found that one of the most important things I need in life is balance. I tend to stay very busy and am usually out exploring on my days off, but that can eventually leave me feeling stretched thin. During those weeks where work kicks my butt, I sometimes have to take a day to focus on self-care and relax so I can recharge and find that balance. Hello, mental health days!

A daily gratitude practice is also a small activity that can make a big impact on your mindset. It’s amazing how reflecting on all the positive things you have in your life can make the other problems seem so small.

Take Advantage of Being a Travel Nurse

When I first started travel nursing, I felt like a huge weight was lifted off of my shoulders, not having to be so involved in unit politics and feeling trapped in a job. While on contract, if we find ourselves in a work environment we don’t love, we can leave in just three months, and it seems like there is always light at the end of the tunnel. We also get to choose where we work, including an endless number of beautiful places to immerse ourselves in! I love the outdoors, and some of my favorite ways to unwind are going out for a hike in the mountains or even just lying on a beach.

Travel nursing has brought me to so many amazing places that seem unreal and have absolutely taken my breath away. I’m so grateful every day for the life I get to live. And one of the simplest ways to deal with burnout is taking some time off in between your contracts to recharge! I usually take off at least a month between jobs to catch up with family and take a trip somewhere fun. Plus, you never have to feel like you’re alone in a new city! I have always found that other travel nurses make the best friends because they perfectly understand your crazy lifestyle and are down to get out and explore with you.

Knowing Your Limits

But if you ever find yourself in a tough place that doesn’t seem to have light at the end, there is always help and know that you are not alone. Most employers offer at least a few free counseling sessions at no cost to you under an EAP (employee assistance program). I’ve seen a counselor in the past and know several people who have counselors (including traveling nurses). Nami.org has some great resources as well, or feel free to reach out if you need someone to talk to.

At the end of the day, we have to look out for ourselves and keep our minds and bodies healthy. That way, we can take care of our patients to the fullest and provide them the care they need and deserve.

We hope you found these mental health tips for travel nurses and healthcare workers helpful. Have you found any mental health tips that have worked for you? Comment them below. If you would like more information on mental health click here.

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Travel Nurse Guide: Step-by-Step (now offered in a PDF Downloadable version!)

By Titan Medical

June 11, 2021

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4 Tips For Staying Safe During Summer Thunderstorms

Posted on June 11, 2021June 7, 2021 by Titan Medical

This article was provided by Titan Medical.

Thunderstorm season is here, and as a traveler, you might encounter severe thunderstorms when traveling between assignments. Here are some tips for staying safe and recognizing signs of when the weather might take a turn for the worse.

1. During a thunderstorm

Avoid standing or leaning on concrete as electricity can easily be conducted through it. You’ll also want to stay away from trees, electrical wires, fences, and anything that electricity can easily pass through. If driving, pull to the side of the road and wait for the storm to pass.

Download a weather app and allow it to access your location when you are not using the app. This will allow your phone to automatically update and send you weather warning notifications if a thunderstorm is near.

3. Set up an Emergency Bag

Fill your emergency bag up with a flashlight, extra batteries, a first aid kit, and even some nonperishable food items. If you can get your hands on a portable generator, that would be a great addition to your emergency bag.

4. Safety while driving

When headed to a new location and a thunderstorm approaches, research the nearest storm shelters on your route. If no shelters are near while driving, pull over to park your car, keep your seatbelt on and engine running and cover your head with your hands and any extra clothing or blankets you have.

We hope you found these tips for staying safe during a summer thunderstorm helpful. Do you have any thunderstorm safety tips that you think other travel nurses would find helpful? Comment them below.

If you are ready for your next travel assignment this Summer, give Titan Medical a call today at 866-332-9600, and we’d love to assist in finding your next adventure!

By LRS Healthcare

June 10, 2021

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Working with a Social Media Recruiter

Posted on June 10, 2021June 9, 2021 by LRS Healthcare

This article was provided by LRS Healthcare.

There are plenty of avenues for getting in contact with a recruiter to find your next travel adventure. Many find that reaching out by sending in your resume to a company website the old-fashioned way works just fine. With social media taking up a good chunk of everyone’s free time, whether we like to admit it or not, it is sometimes a bit easier to find a recruiter while scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Here are some tips to finding a great match with a social media recruiter while browsing your timelines:

Join Facebook Groups

There are plenty of Facebook groups that are geared towards the travel healthcare industry. More specifically, you can join groups that focus on your profession. Groups like Travel Jobs RN Demand post jobs daily that allow you to peruse job listings from the comfort of your own home or on the go! Looking at what’s going on in the travel world and where jobs are heavily located can give you an idea of where you’d like to travel to next!

Post in Facebook Groups

After joining any of the wonderful Facebook Groups available to you at the touch of a finger, it’s always a great idea to post what you’re looking for. Plenty of nurses can post in these groups when t they’re looking for specific travel options such as 13-week assignments in Chicago or Seattle and are contacted directly by social media recruiters and recruiters alike. This helps with your time management of companies only reaching out to you if they have exactly what you’re looking for.

Get to Know your Recruiter

It’s important to have a connection with your social media recruiter – not just have them set you up with your next travel adventure. This can look different for everyone depending on what you prioritize in the relationship with your recruiter. Take, for instance, Sarah Weeks, a social media recruiter ready to help with your next assignment. Other than working in the industry for two years and having a successful track record in finding nurses their next dream travel assignment, Sarah enjoys the outdoors, such as hiking, kayaking, and exploring nearby lakes. Maybe you need ideas on where you would like to travel to next? Social media recruiters are constantly hearing about fantastic places and adventures nurses have experienced, such as seeing the Northern Lights in Alaska, visiting lighthouses in Maine, taking in a game at Fenway Park in Boston, walking Waikiki Beach in Hawaii, or kayaking the Buffalo River in Arkansas.

At the end of the day, it’s all about finding the right travel assignment for you! Finding the best adventure doesn’t have to be difficult; it can be found while you browse your social feeds after work or during your lunch break. Happy traveling!

Are you looking for your next assignment? Click here to check out our job board!

If you are a new travel nurse or looking into becoming a travel nurse:

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By Anna Johnson

June 7, 2021

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5 Superfoods to Boost a Healthy Diet

Posted on June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 by Anna Johnson

The name ‘superfood’ does not mean that you get all the nutrients in one bite. Rather, it is an indication that the bite packs so many nutrients that you might not need other foods. The foods also offer nutrients for the long-term health of your body and enough energy to run your daily activities.

Superfoods help you to make better nutritional and dietary choices because a single item on your plate covers a lot of your nutritional requirements. It is a shortcut to reducing dietary- and nutritional-related health conditions. The foods remain beneficial when taken whole or prepared with other foods. When processed, you are likely to lose some of the nutrients. As such, they remain superfoods only as long as they are not processed or over-cooked.

Here are some of the top superfoods to consider for your diet.

Berries

Berries may appear tiny but they pack a lot of nutrients for the body. The berries come with a lot of fiber, a healthy component for digestion purposes. Berries are also naturally sweet. As such, they will boost your appetite and allow you to eat more. That helps you to enjoy more nutrients and food varieties.

Berries are also very colorful. Even the drinks made of berries are also appetizingly colorful. The color is an indication of the presence of a lot of nutrients, especially vitamins and minerals. Further, berries come with a lot of antioxidants that help the body to fight diseases.

Blue berries are especially helpful. They will boost your brain power and capacity. They also keep you from aging and protect your memory. In the process, you keep away from such conditions as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, among such other neurological conditions.

How do you include berries into your diet?

Add the berries to your juices, smoothies, cereals, and yogurt. You may also take berries as snacks in between meals. In case they are out of season, the frozen berries will still serve the purpose.

Fish

Fish is delicious for people of all ages. It makes it to the list of superfoods because of its rich serving of omega-3 fatty acids and proteins. These nutrients help in brain development and functioning.

Fish is always available, although the variety may change from one season to the other. Luckily, nutritional experts recommend such variety so that you can take advantage of the benefits offered by each variety.

Because of the amount of nutrients offered by fish, it is recommended that you take the food in small portions. Children at a young age will require a lot of fish to boost their brain development. You should also consider a lot of fish if your work involves tiring brain work.

You will find fresh fish in the market. It may also be frozen or canned for future consumption. All these varieties are healthy for your body. Some of the best fish varieties are trout, sardines, herring, mackerel, and tuna steak.

Leafy Greens

Dark leafy greens are known as a rich source of vitamins. True to the word, they offer an excellent serving of vitamins A, B, C, and E. The vegetables also provide the best source of calcium. If you want a rich source of phytochemicals, you should add more greens to your plate.

Leafy greens are also a rich source of fiber for the body. They help with digestion as well as the absorption of other nutrients into the body. Luckily, there are a lot of varieties of leafy greens such that you can afford a serving each day without the monotony of consuming a single type of food.

The many varieties of leafy greens mean that you have numerous options when serving. Most of the leafy greens form a part of your daily meal. You can consume them alongside cereals, carbohydrates, and starch sources. They are also an incredible addition to salads and smoothies. The greens still maintain their nutritional potency when you add them to stews and soups.

Nuts

Plant proteins are as important as the animal proteins you get from meat. Among all other food groups, nuts are the richest source of plant proteins. Some of the rich food-source nuts include walnuts, groundnuts, pecans, and almonds. These nuts also provide monounsaturated fats that help to reduce the risk of heart diseases.

Nuts are easy to consume as snacks in between meals. You may also add nuts in your smoothie or yogurt. They also accompany cooked vegetables and salads.

Superfoods keep the body healthy by providing a large serving of the nutrients you need for a healthy body. The foods come in their varieties and are easy to prepare. It is your chance to provide the body with all the nutrients it requires for long-term good health.

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By Lirika Hart

June 4, 2021

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How to Keep Your Adventurous Soul Alive as a Travel Nurse

Posted on June 4, 2021January 16, 2023 by Lirika Hart

A travel nurse is a nursing specialty, whereby the nurse takes on a contract for a very set frame of time where he or she is assigned to in a particular location. Many agencies can place travel nurses into specific assignments in different states and provinces and all over the world. A usual assignment might last from anywhere between 8 to 30 weeks or so. The typical average is approximately 14 weeks or so. For many nurses with an adventurous soul, this is sufficient time to soak up a whole new country or new city and take a look at its culture. Apart from that, it is also an excellent opportunity to positively impact the lives of its citizens that require nursing care. However, many nurses can get jaded with the routine of near-constant travel. Let us see what you can do to keep your adventurous soul alive as a travel nurse:

Space out your Assignments

Once you end an assignment, it is very important to opt to take at least some time off before sending in a request for another position that begins immediately. It is very important to understand that this is precisely this very job flexibility that is one of the single most important perks of any good travel nurse’s career. Look at it this way. Not only will you always get to be in the driver’s seat, but you will also be able to decide where and when you will be able to work. This will enable you to plan around any and all of your planned or, for that matter, unplanned life events.

Participate in a Charity Fundraiser

As all nurses know, helping the needy is a highly rewarding activity. If you participate in local fundraising activities and walks, you won’t feel lonely in a strange land. Apart from that, it will also connect you to the world around you. This way, you won’t get the time to feel homesick as such. Such activities are also a great opportunity to meet new friends and other people who might feel as passionate as you when working for the same causes.

Let The Spirit Of High Adventure Re- Invigorate Your Soul

You should become a holiday spirit instigator. For example, you can go about starting a potluck with the other members of your nursing unit. Or you can do the same with the family that has hired your services. Or you can invite other travelers who are from your home town or nation. Have people bring a dish to your place for your one-dish party. This will effectively eliminate the shear stress of preparing lots of food for everyone in the group. It is also a good idea to actively encourage healthy options apart from the standard party fare junk food. These friendly invitations have the potential to lead to many long-lasting relationships, especially in a place you might consider your home even while being away from home.

Secure an International Driving Permit

There are few things as important as independent travel, especially when you live and travel in another country. You will be able to use your own transport while commuting from home and work, or even when you want to take in the countryside on your day off. This is why it is very important to secure an international driving permit beforehand.

Make Your Home As Comfortable As Possible

Sometimes, you will have to rent a place to stay for a long time. Under the circumstances, it is important to make your new home as comfortable as possible. You should personalize the environment around you, so you don’t feel lonely. How about making your kitchen cabinets look just like the ones you have back home so you won’t feel nostalgic?

Conclusion

All travel nurses can avoid becoming jaded if they take the time out to like the places where they go. They can personalize their living spaces and acquire their own transport to retain their independence.

We hope you found these tips for keeping your adventurous soul alive while travel nursing helpful. Have you found activities to do to keep your adventurous soul alive while travel nursing? Comment your tips for keeping your adventurous soul alive below.

By LRS Healthcare

June 3, 2021

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Alternate Housing Options for Travel Nurse Assignments

Posted on June 3, 2021June 7, 2021 by LRS Healthcare

This article was provided by LRS Healthcare.

Becoming a travel healthcare professional comes with a few great perks, more specifically, having the freedom to travel around the country while continuing with the career you love! At LRS Healthcare, we have a fantastic housing team to help you find not only the perfect place to call home for your travel assignment but also great activities & sightseeing nearby. But what if you want to switch it up for your next travel assignment and stay in an unconventional abode to call your own? Here’s a list of some of our favorite, unique alternative housing options on AirBnB.

Alternate Housing Options:

Peaceful Rainforest Treehouse Retreat

This is a dreamy AirBnB located just 8 miles away from the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park in Volcano, HI. This greenhouse sanctuary is completely secluded and surrounded by guava and eucalyptus trees, orchids, and Hapu’u ferns. With a beautifully perched platform bed, you’ll wake up to the beauty of nature every morning.

ManCave Apartment

The ManCave Apartment is located in Geneva, FL…in an airplane hanger! Enjoy a very vibrant, eclectic atmosphere with a loft apartment feel. You can enjoy the bar and wood fireplace to wind down and relax or even potentially see a neighbor aircraft take flight!

Taos Mesa Studio Earthship

This AirBnB takes “being one with mother nature” to the next level. Located in Taos, NM, this Earthship not only generates

its own electricity but also catches its own rainwater. Don’t worry, there’s still WiFi, Netflix, and more modern amenities included in this earthy home. Past travelers rave about the stargazing that can be seen right from your patio!

Converted WWII Train Car with Patio

It’s about what’s on the inside with this housing option. This WWII converted Train Car in Maryville, TN, screams farmhouse with plenty of room! If you’re a history junkie, this is the place for you; step back into a time machine to enjoy the modern furnishing, outdoor fire pit, and clawfoot tub!

Gashes Fluss Haus

If you’re looking for a quaint farm to stay on, this is the place for you. This housing option offers a two-story cottage in Asheville, NC, which is rustic with whitewashed stone walls and a wood-burning stove. This is an idyllic place to get away from the hustle and bustle but is only 10 minutes from everything downtown!

Immaculate Vintage Airstream in Mill Valley

Take a blast to the past and enjoy the 1960’s all over again in this Airstream trailer.

If you’re worried about the smaller living space, enjoy the front patio and backyard. This airstream is located in California, right between Mt. Tamalpais Park and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area!

Whether you’re on to your next travel assignment or looking for a weekend trip nearby, there are plenty of alternative housing options out there. If you’re traveling with LRS Healthcare, make sure to take advantage of our housing department! If you’re new to healthcare traveling or want a refresher about your options, check out our blog, “A Travel Nurse’s Co m plete Guide to Housing.”

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Berries

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Fish

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