Easy Exercises for On The Go Healthcare Travelers
Stay fit anywhere—no gym, no problem! 👋 Life on the Road Doesn’t Have to Sideline Your Fitness Between long shifts, new city logistics, and rotating sleep schedules, squeezing in a workout as a healthcare traveler can feel nearly impossible. But here’s the good news: you don’t need a gym membership or fancy equipment to stay strong and energized. We have compiled some easy workouts for healthcare travelers. As a former traveler once told us, “I used to think I had to sacrifice fitness during assignments. Then I discovered the power of a 10-minute routine in my hotel room. Game changer.”…
6 Quick and Easy Exercises To Help You Wake Up
Fusion Medical Staffing provided this article. Let’s face it: some of us are morning people, and some of us need a little jumpstart to get going. Long work hours and time spent adventuring can make us feel a little sluggish when the alarm buzzes, but as a travel nurse, you want to make sure you’ve got your best foot forward before your shift starts. It can be hard to find any time to take care of your body at all when you’re a travel nurse – you’re in a new city, a new living space, and you might not have your…
How to Make Exercise More Enjoyable On a Busy Schedule
As a travel nurse, it’s common to feel so bogged down with work that you neglect your physical health. Even if you have the time, other hurdles like gymtimidation, or the fear of being judged when exercising in public, can pose yet another interference to your fitness goals. Despite your busy schedule, among other challenges, it’s important to prioritize your physical wellbeing. Keep reading to learn tips for overcoming those hurdles and making exercise a part of your routine. Gain Confidence If you plan to exercise in front of others (or even, at times, by yourself), insecurity and anxiety can…
A Mat and Two Dumbbells; Easy Exercises for Travel Nurses
One of our reasons for not working out as travel nurses is not making it to the gym. Maybe because of distance or time. This is very understandable, but then 100% is your mindset. I suggest using a mat and two dumbbells, and you will be good to go with working out at home, wherever that may be. The excuse of not being able to go to the gym is out the window. With equipment like two dumbbells makes working out so much easier on the road. Now let’s talk about time! I know that as busy travel nurses, your…
WHO Announces New Exercise Guidelines and Amount People Should Be Getting
This article was provided by: MedPro Healthcare Staffing. The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new weekly physical activity guidelines to maintain a healthy lifestyle as we approach the new year. WHO has advised adults to tally 150 minutes, or roughly 2.5 hours, of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week, including those with chronic conditions or disabilities. For those aged 64 and over, racking up 150-300 minutes of moderate activity, including 75-150 of vigorous exercise, can help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and even early death. The organization had previously stated it was a necessity…
Travel Nurses Maintain Motivation to Exercise
How do travel nurses stay motivated to exercise after working 3 or 4 twelve hours shifts a week? I asked my fellow Travel Nurses… I received some great responses. Here are the Top 5 suggestions on how travel nurses stay motivated to exercise or workout while working on an assignment. Set Goals: Staying motivated starts with setting a goal. Set a goal for a specific dated physical event (i.e., Marathon, walking event, etc.) and tell everyone that matters to you. Having people who you care about help hold you accountable is a great motivator. Make it A Habit: According to…
Maintaining Your Exercise Routine as a Travel Nurse
This article is sponsored by ONESTAFF Medical Life as a traveling healthcare professional can keep you consistently moving. That’s good in several ways but it can make your exercise routine as a Travel Nurse difficult to maintain. This can be particularly difficult if your routine is built on a network of things you’re used to at home. Recreating your home routine can be accomplished. Doing so is easier than you think. Like your travel career in general, adding your exercise routine to your new location requires a little extra planning. Here’s our advice on how you can move forward with your fitness…
8 of the Healthiest Sports to Stay Fit on the Go
As a travel nurse, it isn’t always easy to find a sport or workout that can be done on the go. This list of the healthiest sports includes many that travel nurses can do even while on assignment. Sports promote competition and can help you be creative and inspire you to improve. However, not all of them have the same impact on your body. Some sports can help you be healthy that are not too costly but are just as effective in keeping you in shape. People participate in sports because it is fun, and they can get a host…
The Ultimate Travel Nurse Self-Care Checklist
It’s no secret that life on the road as a travel nurse can be incredibly rewarding — and exhausting. Between jumping into new assignments, working long shifts, and navigating life away from your usual routines, it’s easy to let your own needs slide to the bottom of the list. But here’s the thing: travel nurse self-care isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Taking care of yourself helps you stay balanced, energized, and ready to show up fully for every assignment. That’s why we created this travel nurse self-care checklist with simple, doable ways to put yourself back on your…
Why Nervous System Regulation is the Key to Nurse Wellness
The Hidden Cost of Nursing Stress Nurses are carrying impossible loads. Long shifts, constant alarms, and high patient acuity. Short staffing, nurse bullying, being asked to do more with less; the list goes on. As nurses, our nervous systems are always “on”. But what happens when we never reset? Burnout, anxiety, and even physical illness become the norm. Nervous system regulation isn’t just self-care — it is the foundation of true healing. When the Nervous System Gets Stuck in Overdrive The autonomic nervous system is designed to help us adapt and control our unconscious bodily functions such as breathing, heart…