Tips and Insights

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…

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,…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

As a travel nurse, you’re something like a free spirit. You move from one location to another, ready to embrace new places, people, and cultures. Then along comes a new romantic interest  — AND an offer for a new 13-week assignment, hundreds of miles away. Is sustaining long distance love possible as a travel nurse?…