TikTok has become the ultimate place for travel nurses to laugh, learn, and share the highs (and hilarious lows) of life on the road. From packing fails to “day in the life” vlogs, TravelNurseTok took off in 2025, and we’re here for it.
We rounded up some of the biggest TikTok trends that totally defined the year, nurse edition 👇
1. “Get Ready With Me: 12-Hour Shift Edition” (#GRWM)
Because no one actually gets ready in peace when your scrubs are still in the dryer and your coffee’s gone cold. Travel nurses took this trend to another level, from van-lifers showing off compact setups to apartment tours that scream “temporary, but make it cute.”
2. “POV: You’re a Travel Nurse on Assignment in…”
A staple of #TravelNurseTok! From snowy mountain towns to beachside hospitals, travelers shared hilarious and heartwarming glimpses of life in every corner of the U.S.
3. “When the Staff Nurse Finds Out You’re a Traveler”
Cue the dramatic music.
Whether it’s envy, curiosity, or instant friendship, this trend showed just how universal that first-shift introduction can be. It’s funny because it’s so true.
4. “Pay Breakdown Reaction”
The TikTok equivalent of opening your first travel paycheck. From “Is this real life?” to “Where did all my per diem go?” this trend perfectly captured the rollercoaster of travel nurse budgeting.
5. “Travel Nurse Starter Pack”
This trend exploded in 2025, TikTokers nailed it with duffel bags, coffee, noise-canceling headphones, and that one emotional support water bottle.
6. “Day Off on Assignment” Vlogs
We loved seeing nurses explore their new cities, hiking trails, brunch spots, farmers’ markets, and spontaneous road trips. These videos reminded everyone that travel nursing isn’t just a job, it’s a lifestyle.
7. “Shift Summary: The Good, The Bad, and The Coffee”
One-minute recaps of chaotic shifts, coworker shoutouts, and the “I survived!” dance. This trend showed the humor and resilience that make the travel nurse community so strong.
Ready to Join #TravelNurseTok?
Whether you’re documenting your first assignment or just scrolling for laughs between shifts, TikTok is where travel nurses come together, one viral sound at a time.
If these trends have you dreaming of your next destination, check out our job board and start planning your next adventure.
📱 Who knows? Your next assignment might just be trending.
