RV Living as a Family and How it Relates to Travel Nursing
There are a lot of housing choices when it comes to travel nursing. Do you take housing from your company? Do you find your housing? Is it an entire house or a room in a shared home? Do you travel in an RV? Do you have pets? Kids? Or are you like us and have both? As a traveling family, we feel like RV living is the best choice. We love having a consistent home, not having to pack/unpack our things every 3 months, and financially it saves us a ton of money. However, it does come with its challenges,…
RV Living as a Travel Nurse
Imagine not having to worry about packing up your entire life and finding a furnished apartment every three months. This is just one of the many reasons why vans and RVs are growing in popularity with the travel nurse community. Having a home on wheels helps to remove much of the stress associated with traveling so you can enjoy your time off. So what do you need to know if you are considering RV Living? RV Living: Housing Tips for Travel Nurse Choosing your rig: Based on your needs, there are several options for nomadic homes, including busses, vans, RVs,…
Ask A Travel Nurse: RV Living RoundTable (TravCon14)
The discussions at the RV Living RoundTable this year at the conference was varied and informative. The round table discussions were attended by gypsies who have never lived in an RV, dreamers planning for their first assignment, gypsies who live in their RV’s now who just want more information, and gypsies who have a lot of experience with RV living and were willing to share it. The Round Table was formatted as a question answer and discussion format so anyone with a question could get help. As winter is approaching, the main questions were related to living in an RV during…
What You Need to Know Before Living in an RV
In recent years, full-time RV living has taken the world by storm. All it takes is a few scrolls on Instagram or TikTok before you see a post of someone living this lifestyle. Most of the time, people rave about living in an RV and seem incredibly content in their choice to downsize and live in a tiny home on wheels. Oscar and I decided early in our travel nursing journey that RV living was the right move for us, but we have learned a lot along the way. Most of these things we wish we knew before we got…
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How to Keep Your Pets Safe During RV Travel
Working as a travel nurse while living in an RV is a great way to bring your home with you wherever you go. There are a lot of reasons people may decide to live in an RV while travel nursing, but a huge factor for most people is being able to bring their pets along without having to worry about finding pet-friendly housing. Bringing your pets along in an RV can allow you to travel with multiple pets, elderly pets who are less able to adjust to new spaces, or bring along large breed dogs that may make rental housing…
Co-Housing for Travel Nurses: A Guide to Community Living
Travel nursing can open your world up to a variety of new experiences. But, if there’s one potential drawback, it’s that it can be quite lonely. You might have to leave your family and friends for weeks or months at a time, and missing that sense of community can be detrimental to your mental well-being. One of the best ways to combat isolation, reduce housing costs, and foster a sense of community as a travel nurse is to consider co-housing. It’s a unique way to share your living expenses while you’re away from home and find a built-in support network…
10 Tips for Surviving the Cold Weather as a Travel Nurse
As a travel nurse, you have the incredible opportunity to experience different cities and climates. However, when you find yourself in an area with cold weather, it’s essential to be prepared. Here are some valuable tips to help you stay warm and safe while embracing your travel nurse adventure in cold temperatures: 1. Layer up! Layering is key to staying warm in cold weather. Start with a moisture-wicking base layer to keep your body dry and insulated. Add layers of clothing, like sweaters or fleece, for extra warmth. Finally, top it off with a windproof and waterproof outer layer, such…
10 Tips for Successful RV Travel Nursing
Fusion Medical Staffing provided this article. Travel nurses can take their home and their family (kids and pets included) with them on assignment by investing in an RV. However, RV living offers unique challenges – it isn’t just a house on wheels. Here are ten tips to help navigate challenges and maximize the benefits of travel nurse RV living. 1. Plan ahead Before starting the next assignment in your travel nursing career in an RV, spend plenty of time planning. Research the best RV models, popular RV parks, and camping sites across the country, and map out the best routes. Consider…
How an RV Could Transform Your Travel Nursing Experience
Nurse 2 Nurse Staffing provided this article. Did you know that the minds behind Nurse 2 Nurse Staffing were once avid traveling professionals themselves? Indeed, we’ve navigated the thrilling and challenging journey of being a traveling nurse! The countless adventures, the captivating allure of the unknown, and the ever-present question of “where next?” are experiences we’ve lived firsthand. Together as a family, with our two kids and our furry friend, we traversed several states. The best decision we made during our travels? Investing in a mobile home—or RV became our constant companion, a home away from home, accompanying us on every…