Travel nurses sometimes feel guilt when they decide to take time off between assignments. Don’t! Hanging up your scrubs for a couple of weeks is a great way to recuperate and get yourself ready for whatever your career has in store next. Taking time between assignments also gives you a chance to catch up with loved ones, organize your life, and attend to things you might’ve neglected while you were busy at your last assignment. Here’s a look at why many nurses choose to buffer time between assignments.

Opting for the travel nursing housing stipend is a great way to maintain control over where and how you’ll live when you’re on assignment. Follow these tips to keep costs low and enjoy the space you call home while on assignment.

The transition from nursing to travel nursing can be an abrupt one for nurses who feel anchored to their routine. Many nurses dream of getting out there and traveling but are held back by travel anxiety. If you could just get past your anxiety, you know you’d flourish in the field! Here’s a look at some tried-and-true methods for addressing travel anxiety and what it means to develop new routines that last 13 weeks at a time.

The concept of a “contract” can be a little intimidating, but that shouldn’t stop you from understanding what they are and how they work. For travel nurses, this is especially important, since every assignment you’ll take on comes with a contract attached to it. It’s important to get familiar with travel nursing contracts, and to understand the important facets that govern them. The more you know, the more confident you’ll be when you sign one for your next assignment.

Creating a resume is part of finding a job — any job. For travel nurses, it’s especially important because the job you’re applying for is a strong departure from the one you have. Sure, it’s still nursing; but it’s nursing in a new place, with new expectations, and new challenges. A glowing resume will show hiring facilities that you’re up for the challenge. If you’re new to travel nursing or thinking about a career shift, start with your CV.

Life can seem like a whirlwind while you’re getting settled into an assignment. Then, before you know it, you’re on to the next one. Though life as a travel nurse can be fast-paced, it’s important to make time for friends and family back home, or wherever they are in the United States. Travel nursing can turn you into a bit of a nomad, but that doesn’t mean you need to leave behind personal connections. Instead, find new, meaningful ways to spend time and connect with the most important people in your life.

Saving for retirement is an important part of any profession — travel nursing included. As tax season approaches, it’s a good time to dive into the options for retirement saving and go over some tips and insights that make it more accessible to those who aren’t already planning for the future. Here’s what you should know about various retirement plans and how to set down a good foundation for your golden years.

You might not always have time to binge-watch a TV show, and your schedule may not always permit live events. Many nurses have turned to podcasts as the next best thing for entertainment. Healthcare podcasts are booming in 2021, and no one benefits more from this content than travel nurses! Here’s a look at a few of the best nursing podcasts to plug into this year and take with you wherever you travel on assignment.

As vaccination efforts gain momentum, front-line healthcare workers are lining up to get their inoculations. But where do travel nurses fit in? As travel nurses move from assignment to assignment, they might not know where or how to get vaccinated — or even where they should get their shots. Lack of federal oversight has left many travelers with questions. Thankfully, the medical community is taking charge to provide answers.