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Traveler Checklist

Nurse Traveler ChecklistThe Onward Healthcare travel nursing checklist is was designed as a packing guide for nurse travelers embarking on travel nursing jobs. With the help of many of our experienced nationwide travel RNs, we have compiled a packing list of various items one might need on a travel nursing assignment. While this list is geared towards nurse travelers who would be living in private furnished apartments or extended stay housing, it is can also be used for any traveler looking for a vacation packing list.

The travel nursing checklist details clothing, toiletries, apartment amenities and miscellaneous items that one might need on a travel nursing assignment or standard vacation. You may need to bring some additional items based on the accommodations, weather and planned activities of your destination.

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Clothing & Accessories

  • Belt
  • Bra (sports & regular)
  • Dress(es)
  • Glasses
  • Gloves / mittens
  • Hangers
  • Hat(s)
  • Jacket / fleece(s)
  • Jewelry
  • Long underwear
  • Pajamas / sleepwear
  • Pants / trousers
  • Rain gear
  • Sandals
  • Scarf(s)
  • Scrubs
  • Shirt(s)
  • Shoes / sneakers
  • Shorts
  • Slippers
  • Socks
  • Stockings
  • Suit(s)
  • Sweater(s)
  • Sweatshirt(s)
  • Swimsuit(s)
  • T-shirt(s)
  • Underwear
  • Watch
  • Water shoes

Toiletries

  • Contact lenses & solution
  • Cosmetics
  • Curling iron / straightener
  • Deodorant
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Hair care products
  • Hair dryer
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Lip balm
  • Moisturizer
  • Nail clippers & files
  • Q-tips
  • Razors & shaving cream
  • Shampoo & conditioner
  • Soap
  • Sunscreen
  • Tissues
  • Toothbrush / mouth care
  • Towels / washcloths
  • Tweezers

Health & Medicine

  • Allergy pills
  • Anti-itch cream
  • Bandages
  • Cold medicine
  • Contraceptives
  • First-aid kit
  • Motion sickness pills
  • Nausea & diarrhea pills
  • Pain relievers
  • Prescriptions
  • Sleep medications
  • Vitamins / Supplements
  • Water purification method

Essentials

  • Calling card
  • Cash
  • Credit card contact info
  • Credit & ATM cards
  • Driver's license
  • Guidebook(s)
  • Insurance information
  • Membership cards
  • Assignment paperwork
  • Travel paperwork

Gadgets

  • Camera & charger
  • Cell phone & charger
  • CD / DVD player
  • Extension cord(s)
  • Extra memory cards / film
  • Laptop & accessories
  • MP3 player
  • Spare batteries
  • Video camera & charger

Car Care

  • Antifreeze
  • Compass / GPS
  • Driving directions
  • Ice scraper
  • Jumper cables
  • Maps
  • Motor oil
  • Spare tire / donut
  • Windshield wiper fluid

Apartment

  • Bedding
  • Blender
  • Can opener
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Clock / alarm clock
  • Coffee maker / pot
  • Corkscrew
  • Dishes / silverware
  • Garbage can
  • Glasses / cups
  • Ice trays
  • Microwave
  • Pots & pans
  • Shower curtain
  • Throw rugs
  • Toaster
  • Utensils
  • Vacuum

Miscellaneous

  • Address book
  • Beach towel
  • Books / magazines
  • Chewing gum
  • Cooler
  • Earplugs
  • Eye mask
  • Flashlight
  • Highlighters
  • Insect repellent
  • Lighter
  • Pens & pencils
  • Pillow & blanket
  • Plastic bags
  • Playing cards
  • Scissors
  • Sewing kit
  • Sunglasses
  • Tape
  • Umbrella
  • Water bottle

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