Travel Nurse Guide
Step 10 – Get Ready to Ride: Prepping for Your Travel Nurse Adventure
Yeehaw, partner! If you’re reading this, you’ve lassoed all the previous steps and are ready to saddle up for your travel nurse assignment. It’s an exciting, sometimes nerve-wracking journey, but with the right prep, you’ll be set for a smooth ride. 10 Steps to Get Ready for Your Travel Nurse Assignment 1. Tending to Your…
Read MoreStep 11 – The Ultimate Packing List for Travel Nurses
Hey, travel nurses! Ready to hit the road but not sure what to pack? Whether you’re opting for company housing or finding your own place, it’s important to know what you’re walking into. Let’s dive into what you need to bring to make your new temporary home feel just right. Understanding Company Housing “Furnished” housing…
Read MoreStep 12 – Hitting the Road: The Ultimate Guide to Prepping Your Car for a Travel Nurse Adventure
Hey there, travel nurses! Ready to hit the open road for your next gig? Driving to your assignment can be an awesome way to explore new places on your days off. But before you set off, let’s make sure your ride is ready to roll. Here’s your go-to guide for a smooth and easy travel…
Read MoreStep 13 – Roadmap to Fun: Turning Your Travel Nurse Journey into an Epic Adventure
We’ve all heard the saying, “Getting there is half the fun.” As you gear up for your next travel nurse assignment, let’s dive into how to turn your road trip into an epic adventure. At Wayward Medical Staffing, we know that travel nursing road trips are a bit different from your typical cross-country jaunt. So,…
Read MoreStep 14 – Arriving at Your Travel Nurse Housing: Making it Safe, Secure, and Memorable
So, you’ve just landed at your new gig, and it’s time to check out your housing. Whether you set this up yourself or your agency did, here’s the lowdown on making sure your new digs are safe and sound. First Impressions Count Before you settle in, take a spin around the neighborhood. Is it clean…
Read MoreStep 15 – Settling Into Your Travel Nurse Housing: Turning a New Place into a Home
Settling Into Your Travel Nurse Housing: Turning a New Place into a Home Alright, you’ve got the keys to your travel nurse pad for the next 13 weeks. Time to make this place feel like your own! Get Comfortable First things first: Hopefully, you’ve got a few days to get settled before jumping into work.…
Read MoreStep 16 – Your First Day as a Travel Nurse: A Survival Guide
Your First Day as a Travel Nurse: A Survival Guide Alright, travel nurse, the big day is finally here! You’ve unpacked, settled into your new digs, and checked off that shopping list. Now, those first-day jitters might be creeping in. Don’t sweat it! We’ve got some killer tips to help you nail your first day…
Read MoreStep 17 – How to Crush Your Travel Nurse Contract and Make the Most of Those 13 Weeks
You’ve landed in your new city and you’ve got 13 weeks to explore, experience, and make this assignment unforgettable. Let’s dive into how you can turn these three months into one of the best gigs ever. Seize the Day First off, 13 weeks might sound like a lot, but blink and it’s over. Don’t wait…
Read MoreStep 18 – 8 Weeks Left on Your Travel Nurse Contract: What’s Next?
Alright, travel nurse! You’ve hit the 8-week mark on your current gig—time to start thinking about what’s next. It’s wild to realize that halfway through, you’re already plotting your next adventure. But that’s the rhythm of travel nursing: a constant flow from one assignment to the next. If you’re new to this game, the first…
Read MoreStep 19 – 4 Weeks Left on Your Travel Nurse Contract: What’s Next?
Alright, you’ve crushed it for nine weeks, and now you’ve got just four weeks left on your travel nurse contract. Time flies when you’re on the move, doesn’t it? Here’s how to make the most of these final weeks and set yourself up for the next big adventure. What to Do When You’ve Got Four…
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