5 Essentials Travel Nurses Should Bring with Them
Think about the things you want to have with you when you’re traveling for your job. What about what you need to have with you? Do the two lists have anything in common? It’s important to pack what will make you comfortable, but if you’re starting a job as a travel nurse, here are some travel nurse essentials you need. 1. Medications and Supplements Make sure you pack an adequate supply of whatever medications you need or take regularly. If you take long-term prescriptions, make sure you have enough to cover your stay plus some extra. If you’re not taking…
Effective Travel With Your Dog!
This article was provided by Republic Health Resources If 2020 has taught me anything it’s how important and rewarding it is to travel, especially with my dog, to new places that provide their own unique experiences. Much as you all do traveling the world from assignment to assignment! Although my version of traveling with my dog may be different, there are still a lot of similarities if you travel with your dog! Diamond the Service Dog Diamond is my Service Dog and I’m convinced she’s stayed in more Airbnb’s & hotels than any dog I’ve ever met and that’s mostly…
Travel Nurse Gift Ideas
This article was provided by AB Staffing Solutions. Travel nurses always put their hearts into their work this year, especially. It’s time to thank them with gifts they can use while on the road, whether they’re in a house, apartment, or tiny home. Many travelers love exploring the outdoors when they’re not working, so we’ve got outdoorsy gifts as well as travel nurse gift ideas for home to keep them cozy through the holiday season. Adventure Awaits! No, really, the Adventure Awaits artwork from artisans on Etsy includes a map where your traveler can mark all the places they’ve visited…
5 Useful Tips for Working Long Hours
This article was provided by Travel Nurse Across America. There’s a lot of great things that come with being a travel nurse. One thing which isn’t always so great, however, is long hours. 12-hour shifts aren’t that uncommon in the nursing world, and if anything, this year has made them even more common. With COVID-19 creating such a large demand for nurses, especially in ICUs, many are being asked to work longer shifts as a result. Therefore, it’s good to know some handy tips which can make those longer shifts a bit easier to manage. Prepare Ahead of Time Having…
5 Tips For Staying Happy and Healthy as a Travel Nurse
If you’re a nurse hoping to get into the traveling medical profession, you probably have a lot of questions. While the career is exciting and full of unique opportunities, it also brings some unique stressors and can be difficult if you’re not properly prepared. As a nurse, it’s vital that your health is in top shape as you travel. This article will help you find ways to stay happy and healthy and at the top of your game as you prepare for takeoff. Tips to help you stay happy and healthy 1. Stay Healthy It’s difficult to stay on top…
Fun Tips for Travel Nursing
If you are a nurse looking to try something new and exciting, you should consider travel nursing! Travel nursing is pretty much exactly what it sounds like. As a Registered Nurse, you work with a travel nurse staffing agency that sends you out to travel to different hospitals that are lacking in resources and need extra nurses for certain periods of time. Contracts typically last around thirteen weeks and then you move on to another spot. This provides an opportunity for nurses to continue the work they love while also seeing new places and meeting new people. With this interesting…
5 Things You NEED From Amazon for Your Next Travel Assignment
This article was provided by TruStaff Healthcare. Planning what to pack for your next travel assignment can be a challenging task. With limited room in your car, you’ve got to be smart about what you bring! Everyday necessities like clothes, toiletries, shoes, and your nursing bag are a no brainer, but what else can help make your next assignment feel like home? We’ve created this Travel Nursing Amazon Wish List to add a few helpful items to your packing list that you just can’t miss! (Plus, let’s face it, we all love a good Amazon buy and Prime shipping!) Filtered…
5 Ways to Stay Healthy on Your Vacation
Vacations are fun ways to get some much-needed rest and relaxation with family or friends. While they are good for your mental and emotional health, they can really derail your healthy habits, though. Here are some ways to keep yourself on track even while you’re traveling. While these tips for staying healthy are great for vacations they can also come in handy while you are on your travel nurse assignment. Staying healthy while on vacations 1. Drink Lots of Water It’s all too easy to forget to stay hydrated while you’re traveling, whether it’s because the water tastes bad, you…
Adopting a Minimalist-ish Lifestyle
This article was provided by Onestaff Medical. Minimalist Lifestyle If any lifestyle is a good fit for someone that travels months at a time for work, it’s a minimalist lifestyle. Not only for the obvious reason (being able just to grab the bare necessities and hit the road for your next hot new assignment) but because when you’re traveling as much as we do, you don’t settle in and make habits to collect too often. Well, living a minimalist-ish lifestyle can help us emotionally/ mentally also. It keeps our lives less free of clutter, which results in positive effects on…
10 Mental Health Tips For Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This article provided by Medely. During a time that may feel out-of-control for many nurses, it’s important to take control of our mental health and try our best to focus on self-care when away from work. You owe it to yourself to intentionally control how you spend time away from work and where you place your thoughts in-between shifts. After returning home from work, most nurses must quarantine themselves, giving them few outlets to deal with the heavy mental load required of them in the workplace. “I’m scared. For myself, husband, family, my coworkers. I just take it day by…