10 Packing Musts for Travel Nurses
If it is your first travel nursing job or your 15th, these are ten packing musts for travel nurses. Packing Musts: 1. Space Saver Bags I have a small car. When I say small, I have a two-door convertible that has a subwoofer (it came like that) in the trunk. I swear by these bags. I vacuum seal all of my clothes. My clothes shrink by 70%. Shrinking your clothes is especially helpful when traveling to a travel assignment in the winter. Packing bulky jackets and sweaters can take up a lot of room. Space saver bags are a must-have…
5 Essential Packing Tricks & Tools for Travel Nurses
Travel nursing is an excellent way to experience and learn about new cultures. Packing can be tricky. When you need to lessen the bulk of your personal belongings to what is necessary for a travel nursing assignment, it would be best to try out a more minimalist lifestyle. Picking up packing tricks along the way will help. We have put together some to get you started. When you need to lessen the bulk of your personal belongings to what is necessary for a travel nursing assignment, it would be best to try out a more minimalist lifestyle. Image Source: Unsplash…
Packing a Go-Bag for Your Next Travel Assignment
This article was provided by Krucial Staffing. What goes into packing a Go-bag? Recently we took to Instagram to ask our frontline workers what items they absolutely could not live without during an emergency assignment. Boy, did we enjoy reading the answers! Among the most popular responses were common “must-haves,” such as masks, scrubs, comfortable shoes, and proper identification. Other responders gave us a chuckle by replying with some not-so-obvious items, such as peanut butter and Siracha sauce. Many people suggested packing the adequate number of undergarments for those “just in case” moments when life gets busy and you need…
Packing Tips from Travel Nurses
Deciding what you will need for 13 weeks can be difficult. Megan and Ty have put together some packing tips to help you get started. They currently live in a repurposed van, so space for them is limited. Before they lived in the van they would pack 2 cars to the brim, they almost couldn’t see out. Because space is limited now, they are very mindful of what to pack for each assignment. Clothing They recommend thinking about your lifestyle and what activities you enjoy doing. To pack your clothes around that. They also emphasis to pack your clothing based…
Travel Nurse Packing Hacks for the Next Assignment
One of the more common topics of interest for people outside of the travel nursing world is “how do you travel around with all of your belongings?” My answer? Easy. I shove it all in my car until the seams are busting and rust starts flying off from the pressure. Between all of the different assignments and housing arrangements in the past three years, I have loaded my car up with all of my earthly treasures 13 times now. That’s more experience than a hermit crab has changing shells throughout its entire lifetime! Since I have done this so often,…
Step #15: Packing List for Travel Nurses
Before we get to the Travel Nurse Packing List, let’s talk about company housing. Whether you find your own furnished housing or take company-provided housing, each space will be different in what is provided, so keep that in mind when making a travel nurse packing list. The “furnished” housing your agency arranges could be fully furnished down to the last teaspoon and towels or sparsely furnished with only the basic furniture. There is a distinct difference between “furnished” and “turn-key.” Some companies or landlords will provide “turn-key” housing. This will generally include everything from silverware to linens as well as furniture.…
When to Start Preparing for Your Next Travel Nursing Assignment
Starting a travel nursing assignment is an exciting adventure that offers the chance to experience different cultures and locations in addition to professional development. It’s a chance for nurses to grow as professionals, experience new things, and improve healthcare systems all around the world. Nevertheless, careful planning and preparation for your next travel nursing assignments are necessary to maximize this experience. Every facet of preparation is essential to guaranteeing a seamless transfer and a rewarding experience, from understanding licensing requirements to making travel and housing arrangements and handling funds. With the aim of empowering nurses to take on their next…
12 Essential Personal Care Tips Every Travel Healthcare Professional Should Know
Whether traveling for a travel healthcare assignment or leisure, it’s always worth investing in your personal care habits. While it may not be as easy to do as it is when you’re at home, there are some changes you can make to your personal care habits that will still allow you to feel and look good while traveling. Let’s cover some of those tips in this article. 1. Stick to a skincare routine Your skin will experience fluctuating temperatures, humidity, and more as you travel to and from your destinations. So, make sure that you pack the travel version of…
Insights for Travel Nurse Newbies: 13 Key Lessons Learned
3 months, 13 weeks, and 91 days. It may not seem like a lot of time spent in one place, but I can’t honestly say that I have grown significantly in my career and personal life in that snapshot of time. As many travel nurses will tell you, it really does fly by. This was the beginning of my new career as a traveling ER nurse when I decided to take a leap of faith in this unpredictable travel nursing lifestyle. I left my home of 26 years, sold 80% of my belongings, and packed the rest of it in…
5 Travel Nursing Must-Haves for Every New Assignment
Healthcare professionals are drawn to travel nursing because it is a dynamic and fulfilling career path that offers incredible opportunities for adventure. This route enables them to make a significant and beneficial difference in patients’ lives in various healthcare settings across the nation while fusing their love of travel with their passion for nursing. However, starting a new nursing assignment can be a complex undertaking that involves both thrilling adventures and difficult practical difficulties, especially when it comes to packing and being sufficiently ready for the trip. This comprehensive list of travel nursing must-haves will help you navigate this complex…