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Index of Travel Nursing Articles
Life on the go: Travel Nursing Article
Make Yourself a Nationwide Resident
Help make your life as a travel nurse easier by signing up for different memberships that can be used nationwide. One aspect of travel nursing that can be
difficult is getting used to your surroundings, but you can keep your life more simple by taking advantage of these different options.
Everyday Life
Open a checking account at a bank that is located nationwide. This will make it easier to deposit checks and get cash out of the ATM without any charges.
This is
much more convenient than having to worry about finding
your bank in a new city every 13 weeks.
Bank of America
U.S. Bank
Wells Fargo
These days less and less people are using landline home phones. Medical Solutions does set up a landline for you in your new home, but changing your number
every 13 weeks can be difficult for people to keep up with. Get a cell phone with nationwide coverage allows you to have one number that doesn’t change, and
you don’t to have to worry about calling cards and long distance fees. It will also make it easier for your family and friends to keep contact with you.
Verizon
Sprint
Alltel
AT&T
On the Road
AAA is best known for its roadside assistance, but it offers more than just that. You can also receive different types of discounts from hotels to dining.
Some of the perks are prepaid 24-hour emergency towing, locksmith, tire change, fuel delivery and maps. With AAA, you can travel without the fear of being
stranded.
AAA
Nobody wants to be lost on the road and GPS is a way to help you get avoid that situation. It can be used for local help or even for a road trip cross
country, and assist you in learning your way around your new home without getting lost. Just imagine finding the stores you need to without driving around
wasting gas. Another option instead of GPS is navigation on your cell phone. Companies are now offering GPS on your phone for about $10 a month. These
services come with auto-rerouting, mapping, local searches by name or category, and place messaging.
GPS Reviews
Garmin
Dell
Circuit City
Health
Everyone always wants to keep in shape, so it is a good thing 24-Hour Fitness, Bally’s and Life Time Fitness offer nationwide memberships. Make it easy to
get your workout in, get a membership that can be used in multiple states. Keep in mind that these gyms aren’t in every state, but try to pick the one that
will be in most of the states you work as travel nurse in. Each club has their own types of memberships. You just need to find the right one for you.
24-Hour Fitness
Bally Total Fitness
Life Time Fitness
Sometimes after working the floor all day, making dinner is the last thing you want to do. Well you are in luck. There are websites where you can order
meals online. Order in advance to be able to get the meal on a certain day, or if you are planning on having people over then you can order an appetizer for
your guests.
Home Bistro
Dine Wise
Schwan’s
Entertainment
To help relax when on assignment after a long day of working the floor, watching a movie is always a good way to clear the mind. Netflix and Blockbuster both
offer movie rentals by the mail. There are no late fees, so you can have the DVD for as long as you want. With no late fees, you don’t have to watch the
movie in two to seven days. You can wait to find a convenient time for you. Depending on your plan, you can have one to three DVDs at a time. This makes it
easier than driving around in a new place trying to find a store while on assignment. Plus with the gas prices rising, it is a good way to save money.
Netflix
Blockbuster
Another thing to think about is possibly spending some money on a XM or Sirius radio. This way when you are driving across the country you will always have a
radio station you enjoy to listening to. You will also be able to listen to the radio at home, online and on the go. It offers commercial free music, sports
coverage, breaking news reports, a traffic navigator and weather updates.
XM
Sirius
Remember, keep your life simple. These few nationwide memberships can make your travel nursing experience with Medical Solutions that much more enjoyable.
There is no need to worry or stress, when traveling is becoming easier every day. Check out more tips and advice to make your life as a travel nurse easier
on our travel nursing blog.
All information contained in this article, on MedicalSolutions.com or in the recommended non-affiliated websites is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. See a physician before starting any exercise program.
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