Travel nurses spend a considerable amount of time taking care of patients, but they also need to take care of their health as well. Stress and fatigue often becomes a side effect of the incredible work that nurses do and those feelings can often times lead to incredible burnout.

As shared by Healthline, "Burnout is a state of mental and physical exhaustion that can zap the joy out of your career, friendships, and family interactions." 

So if a travel nurse, how can you overcome the burnout that is caused by common stress and fatigue while on assignment? Find some tips below!

Take Time to Build Positive Relationships With Others While on Assignment

Whether you are adventuring with friends on the weekends or grabbing coffee on your time off, connecting with others and surrounding yourself with people who care is essential to maintaining your positive mental health. Having a strong support system is vital in maintaining stress and talking through emotions that you are feeling. Whether you reach out to family or spend time with others on assignment, taking the time to build a strong bond is valuable for making your assignment even more enjoyable. 

Create and Maintain Healthy Boundaries

Take the time to identify, instill, and maintain critical boundaries for yourself in order to prevent gaining stress or becoming too tired during your daily life. Whether emotional, physical or mental, make sure that you are not taking on more than what you can handle. By maintaining healthy boundaries, you can focus on making sure that your needs are ultimately being fulfilled and that you give yourself time to rest.

Find Your Comfort Zone

As a travel nurse, it may seem desirable to engage in new and adventurous activities while on assignment. However, taking the time to do activities that are comfortable for you can be an essential way to reduce stress or fatigue. Whether it is watching your favorite movie or cooking a special meal, doing activities that are within your comfort zone can help reduce stress and fatigue.

Lastly, make sure to stay connected with your recruiter and be candid about how your current assignment is going. Also, feel free to ask your recruiter for assistance whenever it is needed. We are here for you. 

For further resources on how to reduce burnout, click here or call (800)-480-1234. For Nurse Care, a confidential and free mental health service that is available 24/7.

With 2021 right around the corner, many travelers are already finalizing their travel plans for the new year. However, as a travel nurse with the ability to explore assignments all across the nation, it can be difficult to decide which location is the best to travel to. No need to worry! We have put together five of the most popular destinations that HealthTrust Travel Nurses are planning to explore in 2021. 

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For nurses wanting to combine the adventure of travel nursing with the stability of a permanent position, HealthTrust is pleased to offer the Specialty Travel Program! Nurses in the Specialty Travel Program enjoy guaranteed travel assignments nationwide as well as the benefits of permanent employment, such as health insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Our Travel Recruitment team recently recognized their top performers for 2018. Congratulations to Rookie of the Year Paige Rocker, Recruiter of the Year Eric Katz, and Unsung Hero Dennis Kachikis!

Looking for your next travel nursing adventure? Look no further! Nevada has some of the greatest hot springs in the country. Take a look at this list of amazing locations and don't forget to explore all of the fantastic travel nursing assignments available from HealthTrust right now!

1) Arizona Hot Springs

Escape the Vegas nightlife and head to these three-tiered hot pools nestled in a dark canyon near the Hoover Dam. To get there, park near the highway and hike three miles down a flat sandy wash. Camp on the beach at the edge of the Colorado River after your shift. 

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions was recently designated as a Verified Travel Nurse Staffing Agency by The Gypsy Nurse! This recognition is a reflection of our commitment to travel nursing best practices both for our registered nurses and for our facility partners. 

Travel nurses are growing in popularity, with a 19 percent increase in demand expected by 2022. HealthTrust Workforce Solutions’ Vice President of Travel, Tim Bollinger, weighs in on three reasons why healthcare facilities should consider utilizing the talents of travel nurses.  

Travel recruiter Ashley Parker is our next corporate HealthTrust Hero! Ashley joined our team three years ago in our sourcing department and moved to our travel division less than a year later.   

“I truly enjoy coming to work every day,” Ashley says with a smile. “I love getting to know new people and that no two days are the same.”