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Travel Nursing Must Haves From a Seasoned Pro

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I have been a travel nurse for years and these are my go-to items that make packing and living on the move a breeze. Everything on this list, I own and use on a daily basis. I only recommend things that I know are quality products.
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Meal Prep

 
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Whether it's Greek yogurt and berries, overnight oats, or cereal, these are my go to for breakfast prep. The plastic, glass, and stainless steel holds everything in tight and also so mold develops anywhere. Plus you don't have to worry about bringing...
DRKIO 4 Pack Overnight Oats Containers 16oz
 
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I always gets compliments on these. Not only are they cute and aesthetically pleasing but they are functional as well. I use these for the hot portion of my meal as they don't stain and they're microwave safe.
W&P Porter Seal Tight Glass Lunch Bowl Blush
 
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For when you have both warm and cold parts of a meal or even a salad, it's great having a large basin for the bulk of your meal and the top for the toppings. Even includes a dressing container and fork.
Bentgo® Glass All-in-One Salad Container (Rose)
 
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I don't have to tell you how hard it is to stay hydrated during a shift. WIth this half-gallon water bottle (WITH A STRAP) I know that even if I only drink one bottle's worth of water at work, I'm a least not dehydrated. Besides a strap for easy cayy...
H2O Capsule 2.2L Water Bottle with Storage Sleeve

Packing

 
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Packing your life up as a travel nurse means packing everything as tight and efficient as you can. It also means stayig organized. I bought two of these to pack my clothes.
BAGAIL 8 Set Packing Cubes (Red Flamingo)
 
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I use this for all of my essential shower items as well as my toothbrush, must-have hair products. This is also what I bring in with me when I need to stop at a hotel during a 2 or 3 day drive to my next assignment. Easy to carry around.
BALEINE Toiletry Bag, Water-Resistant, XL, Orange
 
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These are my golden secret for being able to fit ALL of my clothing into the bags that I travel with. Roll everything up, put it in the bag, and vacuum seal all the air out shrinking the bag to half the size.
Vacuum Storage Bags with Electric Air Pump, 20 Pack
 
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Usually I can fit 3 vacuum sealed clothes bags into one of these bags. They are sturdy and actually very easy to carry despite being heavy. They also feel nice and luxury, well-made.
Travel Collection - Fit + Fresh
 
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I can also usually cram 3 bags of vacuumed sealed bags of clothes into one of these. Or you can put whatever else you want to pack in here. The reason why I love this bag is because no matter how heavy it gets, I can wear it as a backpack and take it...
Thule Chasm Sport Duffel
 
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No matter what kind of car you have, even if you don't have a roof rack, you can put this roof bag on and have place for bags that won't fit inside. I've traveled across the country with the thing for 3 years and have never had an issue. 10/10 recomm...
MeeFar Car Roof Bag XBEEK Waterproof 15 Cu ft
 
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I LOVE this backpack. It literally fits as much as a carryon suitcase PLUS it has a strap so that it also slides over the handle of a carryon! It has SO much room. Perfect for when driving between contracts or going on vacation – you get two carryon ...
WONHOX Large Travel Backpack Carry on Laptop
 
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If you have ever lost any jewelery during a move, you need one of these. All of my jewelery goes in here when moving between jobs. I know that everything is in it's own place and nothing gets lost. Plus, it looks nice and is actually high quality – I...
BAGSMART Travel Jewelry Organizer Case Foldable

General Must Haves

 
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Definitely a must-have when living on the go. Whether it's work or in the car, we are pretty much paralyzed when our phone's go dead. This charger has a 3 year warranty and is super slim virtually taking up zero space.
INIU Portable Charger, Slimmest 10000mAh USB-C
 
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One of my favorite things to do is to write a quick 2-3 sentences about what I did that day. Whether it's moving, signed a new contract, or even had a crazy patient, I love being able to look back and see what I did on this day 2-3 years ago. A must-...
Nouveau One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book
 
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Speaking of hydrating, if it's one of those nights where you literally don't have time to drink water, you need these. When I drink one of these at work, even if I know I haven't drank enough water during a shift, I still feel…not dehydrated. If you ...
Liquid I.V.® Hydration Multiplier® Best Sellers
 
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This is my go-to packing/travel uniform. It comfy and light-weight and I can wear it in any season. This is also the official Free People Knock off romper that everyone has. I highly recommend.
Leanul Women Casual Jumpsuits: Hot Shot Onesie Dupe