With this in mind, Onward Healthcare is proud to introduce a brand new Healthcare Traveler Resources Page on our main website. This is a one stop source for helpful information designed to ensure you have everything you need for each of your assignments. Here is a summary of all the valuable information and resources you’ll find:

• Links to the Onward Healthcare blog and Travel Nursing Insider podcast; the two best sources of news and info for your travel nursing, occupational therapy and physical therapy careers.
• A list of all the compliance forms needed for each travel assignment with Onward Healthcare.
• Convenient links to download the Onward Healthcare timesheet and the traveler expense statement forms.
• A handy list of nursing licensure and rehab licensure timeframes for all 50 states including links to the all state boards for nurses and rehab professionals.
• Information about our free private traveler housing option as well as our new “Traveler Housing Concierge Plan” that allows you to increase your base pay through subsidy, while still utilizing the services of the Onward Healthcare housing department.
• A link to the Packing Checklist for Healthcare Travelers that offers a list a thourough list of items to take with you on your next travel assignment.
• Our collections of 101 Travel Nursing Links and 51 Physical Therapy Links that spotlight the best informational sites, blogs and social media networks to keep you informed and connected on every assignment.

We think you’ll find everything you need on our new Resources Page to ease the transition process from one new travel nursing job to the next. If you’d like to see additions to the page, please let us know; we’d love to hear your suggestions!

Your first step when preparing to pack should be to check with your housing coordinator to find out exactly what’s included in your travel nurse housing package (Ex: Does the place have kitchen appliances and bedding).  You can then cross all of these items off your checklist and focus on what’s left.  A major thing to consider is the climate of your new location.  If it’s between seasons, read up on what the weather patterns are typically like; this will help you pack efficiently and accordingly.

Next, make sure all your financials are in order and that you have nationwide access to your checking account.  It’s also beneficial to sign-up with a bank that has an online bill paying system. Finally if you’re driving, make sure to have your car checked out before hitting the road and that you have flares and other roadside amenities which can also be found on our Travel Nursing Checklist.  If you follow these guidelines, you’ll prevent any nerve-wracking hiccups upon your arrival in your new city.