Packing for Cold Weather: 30 Travel Nursing Essentials
CareerStaff Unlimited provided this article. White blankets of snow, cozying up after a long shift, magical holiday events warmed by the fire, hot chocolate, and long-standing traditions – there are endless reasons to choose a cold weather destination for your next travel nursing assignment! Not sure how to prepare or unfamiliar with packing for cold weather? Consider this a travel nursing essentials guide for your fun, frosty adventures ahead! Benefits of Cold Weather Assignments While they might not be as popular, there’s a long list of reasons to choose a colder climate for your next travel nursing assignment. Here are some…
Packing for Travel Nurses: A Comprehensive Guide
As a travel nurse, one of the most daunting tasks that come with a new assignment is packing. You might have limited space to carry your belongings, which means you need to be strategic in your choices. However, with a bit of planning and organizing, you can make sure you have everything you need while keeping your luggage manageable and easy to carry. In this article, we will dive into the essential items that every travel nurse should consider packing for their next assignment. 1. Clothing and Shoes When packing your clothes, think about the climate at your destination and…
5 Travel Nurse Packing Tips You Should Know
Fusion Medical Staffing provided this article. It doesn’t matter if you’ve worked hundreds of travel nursing jobs or it’s your very first assignment. Packing for months at a time can be tricky. From cleaning supplies to clothing to meaningful mementos, there’s a lot to remember! Next time you’re packing for a travel nursing assignment, use these tips to help make sure you pack everything on your travel nurse packing list. 5 Travel Nurse Packing Tips You Should Know 1. Consider the length of your travel nursing contract One of the biggest factors that will impact what you pack for a travel…
Unpacking ‘Remember Your Why’: Exploring the Meaning and Motivation Behind It
Nursing is one of the most rewarding but also one of the most difficult career paths to take. Even before COVID-19, the burnout rate of nurses globally was 11.23% (Agustina & Tahlil, 2022). In some countries, that number has increased to 83% (Agustina & Tahlil, 2022). In the United States, there have been countless media stories about nurses leaving their jobs due to burnout. Chances are, if you are a nurse, you have also thought about quitting your job. When nurses face many challenges, what can you do to protect yourself from burnout? Gillian Colville, a clinical psychologist, and Susan…
6 Packing Tips for Travel Nurses
Getting ready to hit the road for another assignment? The life of a travel nurse can be full of excitement and adventure, but it can also cause a ton of stress and inconvenience without the right preparation. To help you avoid this situation, we’ve made a list of 6 packing tips for travel nurses that are easy to remember and simple to do. Let’s get started. Tip #1: Find out how long you’ll be traveling Being on the road distances you from a ton of society’s modern conveniences, e.g., department stores, specialty boutiques, and restaurants. Before embarking on the next…
Hacking the Packing: 6 Tips to Packing Light and Right
Packing light is nothing short of a task considering we all love to overpack. A minimalist’s approach to packing is one that most of us do not see eye-to-eye with. However, once you adopt the strategy, you will find yourself feeling liberated and at ease. Your packing list depends on multiple factors, such as the destination, the duration of your trip, the weather, and planned activities. However, if you wish to pack light, there are some tips that you must follow to make your life easier. The following is a list of our top 6 tips to help you pack…
6 Travel Nurse Tips For Packing Lightly
It can be difficult to pack for extended trips, especially when you’re traveling for work rather than for vacation. Not only do you need everyday items such as clothes and toiletries, but you may also need cookware and even furniture. Here are six travel nurse tips for packing lightly for your next travel nurse assignment. 1. Use Combination Products Products that combine two or more uses in one are particularly useful for reducing the number of things you need to pack. The most common combination products are personal care items and toiletries. For example, instead of packing separate sunscreen, you…
4 Packing Tips for the Gypsy Travel Nurse
As a gypsy travel nurse, you’re always on the go, which means having what you need when you need it is essential no matter where you are. Unfortunately, the items you stow away in both your carry-on bag and your suitcase may vary depending on a variety of factors such as length of trip, destination, the traveling assignment, and so on. Because of this, it may feel exhausting to move from one duffle bag to the next, frantically packing for all the different traveling plans that lie ahead. Luckily, there are a couple of universal packing tips all gypsy travel…
Packing for the Travel Nurse
Every Monday at 2 pm e.s.t. in November you will be able to catch The Gypsy Nurse live on our Facebook Travel Nurse Network group discussing popular travel nurse questions. We will be using Facebook Live, which is a live-stream video where people can comment while the live stream is recording. This gives you an opportunity to connect with the person recording and post any comments or questions about the topic they are speaking of. This week’s topic was “Packing for the Travel Nurse”. The Gypsy Nurse Founder Candy Treft gave 3 tips for packing. Below are the 3 tips,…
Six Essential Packing Tips For Your Next Travel Nurse Assignment
This article was provided by Medely. Check out these essential packing tips for new and long-time Travel Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals. Planning to leave for a new travel nurse contract is exciting—deciding what to pack is not. So, how can you anticipate what you’ll need for the next few months, pack as lightly as possible, and avoid spending extra money on basics when you get to your new location? Packing well is an art that shapes your particular needs and the things that are important to you. However, there are lessons we’ve learned along the way that can help…