Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just getting started, one of the key steps to having a successful assignment is being prepared. With that in mind, here are 4 essential packing hacks to help you start your next travel job on the right foot.

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Looking to boost your earnings, take control of your schedule, or get paid to explore the U.S.A.? From job security to the chance to help those most in need, here are seven big benefits of being a travel nurse — and why you’ll find the best opportunities with HealthTrust.

Finding a great nursing or clinical job shouldn't be a hassle. After all, you're in demand, with employers across the country looking for people just like you. That's why we're making the process fast and easy with a healthcare jobsite that does exactly what you need it to, quickly showing you what you need to see.

Looking for a new travel assignment? If so, you’ve never had more options. From coast to coast and sea to shining sea, healthcare employers of all types are seeking motivated RNs, LPNs and LVNs for travel assignments — and they’re willing to pay top dollar, too.

Looking for an easier way to find your next nursing or allied health job? We designed the new HealthTrust jobsite to offer exactly that, giving job seekers like you a faster, easier-to-use way to explore open opportunities, one that includes full pay transparency for every job.

We designed HealthTrustWS.com to be the best jobsite for nurses and clinicians to find per diem and travel jobs. And that means focusing on two important factors: functionality and transparency. Here’s a closer look at what that means, why it matters, and how to use the new HealthTrust jobsite to find your next travel or per diem assignment. 

You may have seen our announcement about the new HealthTrust jobsite for travel and per diem nurses and clinicians, along with the huge list of great benefits it offers like access to exclusive jobs, priority bookings, and more. And now, you may be wondering ... how do I get those benefits, exactly?

 

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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