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The Ultimate Travel Nursing Packing Checklist

The Ultimate Travel Nursing Packing Checklist

November 30, 2016 | Tips and Insights, Travel Nursing, Travel Tips

You’re on your way to your next travel nursing gig! You want to make sure you have everything you need so your trip isn’t forestalled by missing paperwork or derailed by a missing phone charger. Here’s the ultimate travel nursing packing checklist.

Travel Nursing and Administrative Paperwork

ATM/credit cards
Bills
Checkbook
Passport
Travel nursing contract
First-day instructions
Workplace safety information
Current copies of your active professional licenses
Copies of birth certificate
Social security card and copies of social security card
Driver’s license and copies of driver’s license
Resume
Letters of reference
Most recent tax return
Tax home declaration
Timesheets
Proof of most recent flu shot
PPD results
Proof of MMR vaccination
Proof of Varicella vaccination
Proof of Hep B and C vaccination
Physician statement
Respirator fit test results
Housing move-in/move-out checklist

Clothing and Accessories

Scrubs or facility-appropriate uniform
Underwear
Socks
Pants
Shirts
Skirts
Dresses
Sweaters
Sweatshirts
Sleepwear
Coat
Swimsuit
Gym clothes
Tennis shoes
Dress shoes
Work shoes
Belts
Ties
Bag/purse

Personal Items and Hygiene

 Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Dental Floss
Glasses/contacts
Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Brush/comb
Soap
Face soap
Shaving supplies
Nail kit/emery board
Feminine hygiene
Medications/prescriptions
Vitamins
Pain relievers
First aid
Cosmetic

Technology

 TV (if not included in housing)
DVD player/streaming device (if not included)
Computer
Computer charger
Smartphone
Smartphone charger
E-reader
E-reader charger
Camera
Alarm clock

Household

 Microwave
Coffeemaker
Blankets
Linens
Towels
Utensils
Glasses and mugs
Plates
Bowls
Vacuum
Iron

Miscellaneous

 Stethoscope
Flashlight
Candle
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Reading material
Local guidebook
Sewing kit

Download a copy of this checklist here.

Looking for more on preparing for your next travel nursing gig? Check out our blog on saving money on the road.

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