Wanderly: 10 tips for new Travel Nurses

1. FOR NEW TRAVEL NURSES
1 0 T I P S
AAA
Travel with peace of mind. Invest in an AAA card.
An inexpensive way to have someone to call when
life happens, whether that’s a flat tire, running
out of gas, needing a jump start or whatever
situation that may arise. This a wonderful way to
have someone to count on while on an
assignment.
ASK FOR DATES OFF DURING
THE TELEPHONE INTERVIEW
WITH THE HOSPITAL.
STORE ALL DOCUMENTS
SAFELY AT:
PETS
It’s a good idea to continue to contribute to a
retirement account in the case the travel
company doesn’t offer a retirement plan. While
some companies offer a 401K with matching, a
Roth IRA account is a great way to contribute
toward retirement.
NURSING FORMS Updated Resume
Letters of Reference/Recommendation
Health Records Immunizations, Flu Shot, TB,
Physical, Titers, Blood Tests, Fit Mask Tests,
PPDs.
Certifications Front and back of signed cards
scanned and/or pictures of them to be sent
digitally.
Nursing License(s)
Drivers License
Passport
Social Security Card
Receipts for reimbursement
College/University Diploma(s)
Skills checklist
This is the starter pack
of things each new
Travel Nurse will want
to have saved and
ready to go:
FINGERPRINT CARDS
Travel nurses need to have fingerprinting done
when applying for new nursing licenses in other
states. This can be completed at a local police
department. The sooner the better on this one.
Some licenses take several weeks to obtain. Don’t
forget to ask for extra copies of fingerprint cards,
HOUSING
Most travel nursing contracts are 13 weeks (3
months)—don’t be afraid to negotiate a price. This
is a huge relief for the Furnished Finder, Airbnb,
etc host to have the place consistently booked.
Saving the host from the headache of turning over
a place more frequently deserves a discount! Use
this as leverage to get the price you want. Most of
the time the host will send a better rate.
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ZOCDOC
Sometimes travelers need to find a doctor while
on an assignment. Save the hassle and check out
www.zocdoc.com to help find a provider in the
new assignment area. Plug in the type of health
insurance on the site to see which providers are
in-network. Filter by specialty, gender, or by
available appointments.
Make sure you have updated record of rabies and
other shots. Many housing locations, pet daycares,
and animal walkers will require proof of these
documents. Consider switching to Banfield Pet
Hospitals, located at most Pet Smarts. It’s a great
way to have an EHR for pets and each new
veterinarian will be able to see the animal’s
history.
ROTH IRA ACCOUNT
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CONTRACTS AND TIME OFF: