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The Ultimate Travel Nursing Packing Checklist

Make sure you have everything you need so your trip isn’t derailed by missing stuff

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12/01/2016 | 1 minutes to read

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


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