Travel Tips
Mother’s Day Meditation: Video
Today we’re celebrating all of the AMAZING super-mama’s out there! You show up unconditionally, often sacrificing time you would take for yourself by caring for others. We’re offering a special gift for you today! Grab a mat and water and check out this free meditation class with Asha. We know you’ll love her as…
Read MoreHow to Stay Organized in Travel Nursing
Here are three organizational systems that can make all the difference when traveling from assignment to assignment. Marie Kondo your life. Whether you’re a travel nurse who’s in a different city every 13 weeks or someone who just travels occasionally to hospitals around your home, getting rid of things you don’t need can help you…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Travel Nurse Housing Cozy This Winter
Winter. It’s cold, dark, and gray, and for most of us, it’s our least favorite season. When you add in the functional (and let’s face it — somewhat impersonal!) nature of assignment housing, it can feel hard to balance the winter blues with warmth, light, and a homey atmosphere. It may be the darkest season…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions: How to Make Them — and Keep Them — as a Travel Nurse
Routines, stability, and a slow-paced life are great when you’re trying to reach goals . . . so does that sound like the life of a travel nurse? Ha! As a travel nurse, you’re used to moving all over the country, changing up assignments and schedules, and being on your feet for 12-hour shifts. Still,…
Read More25 Tips For Traveling and Vacationing During the Holiday Season as a Travel Nurse
Hitting the road this holiday season? As a travel nurse, you’re savvy when it comes to planning an efficient and frugal journey. Still, getting around this time of year can present unique challenges. Whether you’re heading home or taking a vacation, here are some tips for keeping your holiday travels safe and easy. Plan in…
Read More5 Ways to Brighten Your Patients’ Spirits This Holiday Season as a Travel Nurse
It’s a given: the holidays can be rough on your emotional wellbeing, even under normal circumstances. So it’s only natural that they’re especially difficult if you’re spending them in the hospital or another healthcare facility. It can be really draining to see your patients sadden by missing out on joyful experiences this time of year.…
Read MoreWhat to Do When You’re Travel Nursing and Can’t Get Home for the Holidays
The sights and sounds of the holiday season are all around you — twinkling lights strung high on city buildings. A Salvation Army Santa jingling a bell outside of the grocery store. Pine wreaths on the storefronts. Everywhere you turn, you’re reminded of holiday cheer. Then you remember it: this year, you’re not going to…
Read MoreThe Perks of Being a Travel Nurse as a Grandparent
It’s one of life’s golden moments: you’ve become a grandparent. You spent over 18 years doing the difficult (and sometimes thankless!) work of rearing your own children — and now it’s time to bask in the loving glow of your grandchildren. Maybe you’re already a travel nurse and wondering how you’re going to fit grandparenting…
Read MoreHomeschooling Your Children as a Travel Nurse
It’s a major step: you’ve decided to take your kids on the road with you during your travel nursing assignments. Now you’re probably dealing with a big question: how are you going to make sure they get a quality education? For many travel nurses, homeschooling is a convenient and effective option. It can make your…
Read MoreTraveling with Kids as a Travel Nurse: How to Survive (and Thrive!)
Hitting the road for your next assignment — with your kids along for the ride? Traveling with your children can be a really fun experience, and it’s a great opportunity for them to learn about the bigger world. Your kids can be good company, too! Still, traveling is hard work, and it can be even…
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