Make sure you have everything you need so your trip isn’t derailed by missing stuff
You’re on your way to your next travel nursing gig! You want to make sure you have everything you need so your trip isn’t forestalled by missing paperwork or derailed by a missing phone charger. Here’s the ultimate travel nursing packing checklist.
Travel Nursing and Administrative Paperwork
ATM/credit cards
Bills
Checkbook
Passport
Travel nursing contract
First-day instructions
Workplace safety information
Current copies of your active professional licenses
Copies of birth certificate
Social security card and copies of social security card
Driver’s license and copies of driver’s license
Resume
Letters of reference
Most recent tax return
Tax home declaration
Timesheets
Proof of most recent flu shot
PPD results
Proof of MMR vaccination
Proof of Varicella vaccination
Proof of Hep B and C vaccination
Physician statement
Respirator fit test results
Housing move-in/move-out checklist
Clothing and Accessories
Scrubs or facility-appropriate uniform
Underwear
Socks
Pants
Shirts
Skirts
Dresses
Sweaters
Sweatshirts
Sleepwear
Coat
Swimsuit
Gym clothes
Tennis shoes
Dress shoes
Work shoes
Belts
Ties
Bag/purse
Personal Items and Hygiene
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Dental Floss
Glasses/contacts
Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Brush/comb
Soap
Face soap
Shaving supplies
Nail kit/emery board
Feminine hygiene
Medications/prescriptions
Vitamins
Pain relievers
First aid
Cosmetic
Technology
TV (if not included in housing)
DVD player/streaming device (if not included)
Computer
Computer charger
Smartphone
Smartphone charger
E-reader
E-reader charger
Camera
Alarm clock
Household
Microwave
Coffeemaker
Blankets
Linens
Towels
Utensils
Glasses and mugs
Plates
Bowls
Vacuum
Iron
Miscellaneous
Stethoscope
Flashlight
Candle
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Reading material
Local guidebook
Sewing kit
