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Travel Nurse Mental Health: Taking Care of Yourself

The Gypsy Nurse

In honor of both, we’re putting together some tips to help maintain your mental health while on assignment. Travel Nurse Mental Health Tips: Travel Nurse Mental Health Tip #1: Take Time for Yourself You can’t take care of others if you aren’t taking care of yourself. Endorphins make you happy.”

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Your Top Travel Nursing Questions Answered: A Guide to the World of Travel Nursing

NexNurse

Travel nursing stands out as a beacon in healthcare careers, offering a blend of adventure and a fulfilling career pathway. We've gathered the most commonly asked questions about travel nursing and provide you with detailed answers. What Is Travel Nursing? Do I Need Different Licensing for Travel Nursing?

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Packing for Cold Weather: 30 Travel Nursing Essentials

The Gypsy Nurse

White blankets of snow, cozying up after a long shift, magical holiday events warmed by the fire, hot chocolate, and long-standing traditions – there are endless reasons to choose a cold weather destination for your next travel nursing assignment! Learn How to Travel in Snow & Ice.

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How to Not Lose Access to Mental Health Treatment As A Travel Nurse

The Gypsy Nurse

Are you excited to start travel nursing but unsure how to maintain access to mental health treatment? I was ecstatic when I accepted my first travel nursing job, but little did I know the choice would soon cause me to lose access to my beloved therapist of 3+ years. This sent my mental health spiraling.

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Becoming a Travel Nurse: Steps To Get Started

The Gypsy Nurse

A travel nursing career offers numerous advantages, including excellent compensation, the opportunity to travel the country, and the fulfillment that comes from assisting patients in a variety of settings. However, there may be a lot of you who are wondering how to become a travel nurse. Who are travel nurses?

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Travel Nurse vs Local Nurse: Benefits, Salary & More

MAS Medical Staffing

If you’re a new nurse interested in travel nursing, you may wonder what the profession requires. Is it possible to take a travel nurse contract without living a nomadic life, hopping from state to state? Don’t want to lose money on rent while traveling? What Is a Local Nursing Contract?

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How to Become a Travel Nurse in Seven Steps

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The nursing field is currently experiencing a shortage that is expected to get worse: studies show 100,000 nurses have left the field since 2020, and more than half a million plan to leave by 2027. 1, 2 Fortunately, travel nurses are working to fill these gaps and are reaping the benefits of higher pay and a better work-life balance.