Hopefully you have read this page that will help you put together a list of items you will need to pack for your travel nursing assignment. If not, check it out.

Once you have that list determined, it is time to load all of it into your car. Cramming your stuff into your car may be a tight squeeze, but here are some resources to help you get the most in the space you have:

• Maximizing space when packing your car
• Video: Road trip! How to pack your car safely and why it is so important
• How to Pack Your Car For A Road Trip Or Driving Vacation
• How to Prepare Your Car for Winter
• How to pack your car during a road trip
• How to Pack for an Overnight, Cross-Country Road Trip
• How to Pack for a Car Trip
• How to Pack for a Road Trip Vacation

Hospital located in Southern California is looking for a 10 PICU travel nurses to work in their 30 bed PICU unit starting 9-7, 9-20 and 10-4.

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In this day and age there are many advances in the way we can manage our lives. The internet being the biggest one and it provides us with many conveniences that not so long ago were only a dream. No longer do we have to sort through all the different bills and paperwork we receive, buy stamps, buy envelopes and then get those materials to a mailbox. No, those days are long gone and for you as a traveler, this is a godsend. We all have bills to pay and many companies today offer a paperless system in which you receive statements via email. In turn, you are able to take care of the payments directly through the company’s website or sign-up for some sort of easy-pay system with your banks. You can set up the amounts and the day the money is to be withdrawn from your account, giving you peace of mind that you didn’t forget to send in your payment and avoid the costly late fees. This feature has to be the biggest advancement in the way we can manage our finances and lives as a whole, and of course this is a great way to start yourself being green.

Another great automated way to take care of the mail you receive is to use a mail forwarding service. These companies will collect your mail, sort it out and get rid of any unnecessary items you would consider “junk mail.” A great example of this service would be by a company, America’s Mailbox. This company is based out of Rapid City, SD and gives you many options as to how you want your mail to be handled. Another similar service is offered by PostNet. Here you rent out a mailbox and have your mail delivered to the box address and then have it forwarded to you, wherever you are. Of course another alternative would be the tried and true, United States Postal Service. You can sign up for the free mail forwarding service, which is good for up to six months or you can register yourself for the premium service which collects your mail and then sends it in weekly batches.

There’s no reason you should miss out on any important deliveries or letters. If you these automated ways are too much for you to handle and you may not trust them, there is of course the use of family and friends who live near your permanent mailing address. Maybe a parent or sibling lives close and they can do the collecting and sorting for you. This would be the cheapest alternative and may offer you a bit more peace of mind when it comes to your mail. The best way to take care of this would be to stock up on the prepaid envelopes or boxes and have them fill it up per week and send it your way, when time comes.  It’s up to you whether you want to hassle them with this chore – that’s why there are paid service options. The choice is yours. Either way, these are all great ways to manage your life from the road. I hope this helps and if you have other options to share, by all means…

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For many, cleaning their home is just not that desirable, especially if you want to get out and experience your new surroundings. An innovative travel nurse housing company can provide options to get rid of those cleaning blues. Travel nurse housing companies should provide you with maid service options to take care of cleaning your suite so you can spend your free time taking care of things you enjoy.

For many, cleaning their home is just not that desirable, especially if you want to get out and experience your new surroundings. 

This service can be added in right on top of your rent as an extra a la carte service when staying with a guest oriented travel nurse housing provider. You can customize your package in any way you need. Weekly to keep your house clean while you work and do things you enjoy or bi-weekly to help so things don’t get overwhelming while you are on your temporary assignment.

Take advantage of being in a new place and explore.  Let someone else help out with the cleaning for awhile. Find a travel nurse housing provider that can accommodate your lifestyle in every way. No matter what you choose, the key is knowing your options and living your life your way.

Dan Gorman is a Certified Corporate Housing Professional member and an expert in the field of furnished housing for traveling nurses.  Please visit www.travel-nurse-housing.com for more information about travel nurse housing solutions and locations or email at Dan@travel-nurse-housing.com.

Come to the beautiful Pacific NorthWest for your next travel assignment.

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1. Buy in bulk. 

If you work in an office try and purchase at the same time as the rest of the staff.  Many times websites, like ours, offer bulk discounts that you would not be eligible for if you were just purchasing on your own. 

2. Watch shipping costs. 

When you are looking online to buy nursing scrubs it isn’t enough to just look at the product cost.  Make sure you check how much the shipping is going to cost you.  If you are just buying 1 or 2 items a lot of times shipping can cost almost as much as the scrubs.  Look for a site that has a flat rate shipping option to be sure you know what you are paying.   You can also find places that offer free shipping as long as spend enough.  When it comes to total price don’t forget to include shipping, otherwise you won’t be comparing apples to apples and it will cost you money!

When it comes to total price don’t forget to include shipping, otherwise you won’t be comparing apples to apples and it will cost you money!

3. Look for customer loyalty programs. 

A lot of websites now offer customer loyalty programs. If you join you can receive discounts, specials, and even free scrubs sometimes.  Don’t worry about spam, you can always opt out of any list.

4. Check out coupon sites. 

There are a ton of coupon sites out there where users will post coupons they have found for various sites that may still work.  Take a second and do a quick search.  If you find a coupon to your favorite site you can sometimes receive a quick 5-10% discount without much work. 

There really are a lot of ways you can save on your uniform needs.  Just like anything else all it takes is a little time and effort!

There are two ways to handle being heard, and one of them will get you nowhere and will probably only happen once. It’s one thing to be forward in your approach and another to be more cordial about things. The latter will definitely lend itself to more situations where peers and doctors will take the time to listen to your statements and opinions regarding patient care or general issues within the facility.

If you want the respect of others, you first have to respect them. The best way to accomplish this is to be assertive, not domineering, and exude confidence in the way you carry yourself. So if a patient has a problem with their treatment or what have you, don’t back down, don’t yell at them and don’t just pass on the issue to another nurse or  doctor for them to handle it. No, instead you must show you’re confident in the way you’re handling the situation, look the patient in the eye (or anyone you speak with) and when listening, do the same.

Being assertive shows you have leadership qualities and you are leading the conversation, but you don’t want to use this as a way to be condescending to anyone. Try and get level with whomever you are speaking with, use words they can understand instead of just talking the talk like you know more than they do, especially when dealing with patients. Think ahead to what you want to accomplish with this conversation and you’ll be well on your way to smoothing things out without hurting peoples feelings or alienating yourself as rude or arrogant.

You may not have all the answers and that’s okay. If you’re unsure about anything when dealing with patients or hospital protocols, ask. It’s better to get the facts than just let your emotions rule. When dealing with other personalities, especially the strong ones, it’s best to just take a step back and remember first and foremost-it is all about the patients. However, when you find it time to speak up-speak clearly and stay on task. Don’t be long winded, don’t be accusatory, for the more you talk the less you’re probably heard. Be conversational, not confrontational.

On the other end of speaking up is listening. This can go a long way, especially when dealing with patients. There’s nothing more they love than to be heard, respected for their opinions. Before you reply, it’s best to start by rephrasing their last statements as acknowledgement that you’ve heard them and this may put them at ease and more open to your suggestions.

It’s more than okay to be assertive and speak your mind when the time calls for it. Being assertive is part of communicating and can help you have a voice wherever your travel nursing jobs may lead you. Respect is all you seek and by following these few tips, you’ll be a part of team as a opposed to being apart from a team.

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