PACK WITH ME | Travel Nursing Edition

[@wilishagraham3900]

“My RN Badge buddy because you all need to know, I’m a Registered Nurse.” 💁🏾‍♀️ Periodt!

[@nursequeen2084]

yup!

[@veronicastigger7947]

Can’t wait to get my RN BSN behind my name LPN now and RN as soon as I get in school lol

[@kjwdeuce88]

Yaaaassss put some respect on my name!!

[@TracvM320]

THANK YOU- as a recruiter- I listen to the NURSES on how to become better- not other recruiters 😂idk what you all go thru. These videos are so,so helpful for us to understand. EDIT- how lucky a recruiter is to have you- JEALOUS

[@scrubstravel2729]

L&D scrub here I take my first travel 🧳 assignment this month super excited and nervous !! Thanks for the tips !!!

[@nursequeen2084]

You’re welcome babe

[@haria9310]

I’m a L&D scrub too. I just got my first contract and start in 3 weeks! Super excited but super nervous too🥴

[@leysxo5991]

How's it going so far!! I'm curious :)

[@scrubstravel2729]

@@leysxo5991 it’s going great traveling is the way to go !!

[@bcamp917]

Can you do a what’s in my work bag?

[@MurseTobe]

Only the necessities! An important skill you learn as a travel nurse haha

[@nursequeen2084]

Yes the less the better

[@myle6749]

Best intro - short & sweet!!

[@stephanieb5654]

Thank you Sis, I’m new to this travel game

[@tyraempire1983T]

You missed compression socks , slippers, pepper spray , flashlight , your schedule, number to you’re recruiter/ facility! I’m on my 4 th assignment!

[@amandasuedmeier1301]

Can you make a video on how you got into traveling? Tips for starting out, how you choose assignments? I’m looking into possibly traveling when I graduate.

[@mirandaalexis]

From travel nurse to travel nurse, pack as little as possible. Only the necessities like scrubs and toiletries

[@nursequeen2084]

agreed!

[@tammiematthews2]

Gurllllll!! You’re in Miami and I’m in Boca on my 3rd travel assignment. I have 2 suitcases as well. I did a pretty good packing job this time but I did end up spending 40.00 @ dollar tree for a few supplies, snacks, condiments…stuff like that 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@nursequeen2084]

Yes the less the better!

[@boompolis]

What do

[@ybell10]

i’m thinking about doing that but i’m nervs!!

[@brittanypogar7358]

Thank you this is so helpful!!!

[@enitanh2734]

If you are flying is there no liquid amount limit. Probably put the laundry pod in ziplock bag makes it lighter.

[@nursequeen2084]

yes , smart suggestion!!

[@afrprincess07]

Hey hun! Could you elaborate on your reasons for taking short contracts?

[@nursequeen2084]

It’s give me a peace of mind. I have the power to extend if I want. If I chose to take a quick break I can. Also I’ve came to realize I love experiencing new things and places so switching assignments every 4 weeks “by choice” is ideal!

[@preciouskapenya1282]

Thank you for sharing 👏🏼♥️. Definitely the content I signed up for 😍

[@mirandaalexis]

we love the travel nursing content

[@candybox3200]

I'm big on make up And of course I have a large collect.. how can I minimize my stash

[@dawngarrison5199]

Hello Nurse Queen I love the video but I also love your hair. Please share the info on the hair thanks.

[@lifewithnae9790]

this was very informative. ❤️👍🏽

[@thatgirlPAIGE94]

Thank you for this 🙏🏾

[@nursequeen2084]

No problem 😊

[@tyraempire1983T]

I have my all nursing documentation on my phone not paper!

[@keyana.419]

Hey did they pay for bags when you traveled ??

[@nursequeen2084]

It was included in travel!

[@naomibrunson3369]

So what if you have a house already can you still be a travel nurse

[@nursequeen2084]

Yes you’ll just have to duplicate expenses. But you get a housing stipend you can use towards airbnb like homes or hotels.

[@tsukishimakei1225]

Hey! I’m a current high school student and I’m interested in this career path. I was wondering, do you think it’s possible to be employed at a hospital as a paediatric/operating room (specialty i want to get into) nurse, BUT still be able to at least pick up a few contracts as a travel nurse (even just one)? I love the idea of travel nursing but I don’t think I’ll ever be able to do it as a full time job because I don’t think I’ll be able to be away from family for such a long period of time.

[@swazeyq]

Short answer: It's possible. Things to ask yourself: are you going to want to be an IP OR nurse, OP OR nurse, registry OR nurse who plans to pick up local travel contracts, or do full-time travel contracts & pick up at the location of your contract? Sometimes it pays more to just pick up extra shifts with the hospital you sign with but I wouldn't recommend that if you're the type of person that likes a change of environment for extra shifts. For example, I was a full-time IP nurse but did registry shifts with OP surgical centers. The pace was still fast but the work was much more mindless, compared to ICU. The other option is just sticking to doing registry at OP surgical centers as an OR nurse & doing local travel contracts as an IP OR nurse. Definitely need to get at least 1-2 yrs experience before doing travel or registry though. Hope that helped.

[@nursequeen2084]

wow thank you so much for your response @swazey !!! but yes it's possible you just have to have great time management and organization! It'll be hard but well worth it!!

[@nursequeen2084]

also you'll have to get experience first as a peds / OR nurse before you can start travel nursing! Then you can start! Also there are local contracts!!! You don't have to go 50 miles away. the only setback is all your money will be taxed but it'll def be more than staff nursing

[@Alexis_9339]

I work PRN at my hospital and I’m doing a contract now that’s an hour away. I block my schedule and work 3 days in a row, and then I’m home with my family! :)

[@cloreecejackson21]

Patio

[@marquettajonesbsn-rn8873]

What is your specialty if you don’t mind me asking

[@nursequeen2084]

labor and delivery

[@jmoneeyy0049]

Who do you work under

[@chrycynthiatoliver222]

can we get deets on the hair?

[@nursequeen2084]

Hi, I use Kendra's boutique, this hair/wig is 2 years old. It was made by @lexithestylist__ on IG.

[@msdelicious01]

so you have to be vaccinated to work for Krucial?

[@nursequeen2084]

As of now, no ! As far as I know