<div>When you accept a housing assignment arranged through a CCN housing specialist, a variety of basic needs will be covered. This means you will have certain furniture items, kitchen appliances, and other necessities ready and waiting for you before you arrive. However, many of our travel nurses find that they are more comfortable with a few extras that don’t come with the apartment. Here are some of the more popular items we recommend you bring along for the trip.</div><h2>Specialty Small Appliances</h2><div>While your kitchen will come with the basics, many people use certain specialty small appliances on a regular basis at home and may miss them if they don’t have them as they travel. If you use a juicer, single-serving coffee maker, electric griddle, or similar item a few times a week, you might want to consider bringing it along. That way, you can maintain your routine throughout the assignment.</div><h2>Electronics</h2><div>In most cases, electronics won’t come with your apartment. That means, if you are a regular television watcher, radio listener, or computer user, you will need to bring those items along during your trip. This ensures you have the usual entertainment options available to you when you are home, helping you enjoy your downtime just as you would usually.</div><div></div><div>If you have a large number of electronics, such as a television, gaming console, and DVD or BluRay player, you may want to bring an extra power strip or two along as well. That way, you aren’t limited if there aren’t enough outlets in the location where you want to set everything up.</div><h2>Fans</h2><div>For assignments in areas with warmer weather, it can be a good idea to bring a fan or two. Not only will this help circulate the air, but will also keep you cooler, especially if you don’t have access to air conditioning. Additionally, they can also provide a source of white noise, which can be comforting if you aren’t yet familiar with the sounds associated with your assigned apartment.</div><h2>Favorite Personal Items</h2><div>If you have a favorite picture, blanket, coffee cup, or anything else, consider packing it up and bringing it along. Having things that remind you of home can help make your apartment feel like more than a simple place to stay by creating a more welcoming and personalized space. Any belongings that automatically helps you feel calm and relaxed after a long day should be put on the shortlist of things to bring. That way, you always have something to look forward to no matter what the day has in store.</div><div></div><div>Before your finish packing for your trip, thoroughly review what is included in your apartment. Then, go through your home and select items to help fill in any gaps that may otherwise interfere with your routine. If you need more information about what your housing assignment offers, speak with a CCN housing specialist for more details!</div>

Heading on Your First Travel Assignment? While Your Housing Will Come with Essentials, It’s a Good Idea to Pack THESE too