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 Nursing
Travel
Consider these tips when thinking
of your nursing travel assignments and how to transition in among the
regular staff as a traveling nurse.
The first and
foremost is never to
boast or brag about your nursing pay. The regular staff at
the hospitals already know that you are making well over what their
nursing pay is. Some nurses resent this while others wish
they were able to travel but for different reasons are not
able to.
Have a positive
attitude when you work your shift. Be kind,
considerate and friendly towards the other staff. As you
know, a regular nursing staff employee is often overworked and
not given the appreciation that is deserved.
Professionalism is
expected in nursing travel. You are regarded as someone with
experience and know how.
Be respectful and helpful
to other nurses and you will find they will be respectful and helpful
to you also.
Be prepared
for your assignment. Tour the hospital before you start your
nursing travel contract to familiarize yourself with the
layout. Take mental and written notes during orientation
for locations of supplies, departments, telephone
numbers (supervisors, pharmacy etc.) and names of key staff.
Smile. It
brings out your positive side and shows your confidence.
Ask questions when
needed but try not to overload the other nurses when working a shift.
It takes them away from their patients and paperwork.
Don't
act like a know it all
even if you do know it all. There are not very
many positive vibes from other nursing staff with
someone who thinks they know everything.
Act as
though the hospital is your regular employer (they kind of are) and do a good nursing
job for
them. It's awesome when you have patients and regular staff
complimenting you to supervisors and wanting you as their
nurse or the other staff hoping they will work with you again.
Again,
be kind, considerate, friendly, helpful, professional, prepared,
positive and smile. These tips will help you go along way in
your nursing travel assignments.
You will find your
nursing travel enjoyable, positive and you will gain many friendships
that will last a lifetime.
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