After the excitement of receiving a coveted traveling healthcare assignment, it’s time to deal with the logistics of getting on the road. Travel light but still have everything you need for your next healthcare traveling assignment. 

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  After the excitement of receiving a coveted traveling healthcare assignment,
  it&rsquo;s time to deal with the logistics of getting on the road. When
  you&rsquo;re on a short-term assignment, you don&rsquo;t want to overpack and
  have to deal with too much stuff. Strike the right balance - check out these
  tips to travel light but still have everything you need for your next
  healthcare traveling assignment. 
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<h2>Review Vital Documents</h2>

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  Above all else, make sure you pack all of the documentation you need to start
  your assignment. Securely pack any personal identification that will be
  required by the employer, as well as any professional licenses or credentials,
  and your employment contract. 
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<h2>Verify Amenities</h2>

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  Touch base with the point of contact for your short-term assignment to verify
  what amenities will be provided at your housing site. It can vary
  significantly from assignment to assignment, so having a definitive answer
  will prevent you from going through the trouble of packing something that is
  already offered. 
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<h2>Check Weather in Assignment Location</h2>

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  Research the expected weather conditions for the area so you can pack
  accordingly. This way you won&#39;t overpack in an attempt to prepare for
  every possible circumstance. 
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<h2>Consider Your Downtime Plans</h2>

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  Think realistically about what you will be doing when you&#39;re not working,
  Do you love to hike, do yoga, cook or check out the local art scene?
  Taking a travel assignment is your opportunity to experience something new and
  different, so make sure you pack what you might need outside of your typical
  work day. You never know what may come your way.
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<h2>Include Items That Feel Like Home</h2>

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  Don&#39;t sacrifice your personal comfort for the sake of sparse luggage.
  While being minimalist is beneficial, some so-called
  &quot;non-necessities&quot; are likely to be helpful in making you feel more
  at home in your housing location. Select 1-3 items that remind you of home and
  can personalize your space, such as framed photos or candles. 
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<h2>Think About What You Can Buy After Arrival</h2>

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  Sometimes it makes more sense to forgo packing and shipping items and instead
  buy them when you arrive at your location. If you question whether or not to
  include something, ask yourself how difficult it would be to easily and
  affordably purchase it if you left it behind, but ended up needing it once you
  got there.
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  Find your next traveling healthcare assignment by working with Cross Country
  Allied. We are nationally recognized as a Cross Country Staffing company, and
  have built up an extensive network of clients throughout the country. Describe
  your ideal clinical setting or geographical setting, and we will find an
  opportunity that&rsquo;s the best fit for you.
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  Cross Country Allied offers great benefits, such as top pay, comprehensive
  health benefits, 401(k), free private housing,
  <a href="/sites/cca/referrals">referral bonuses</a> and more.
  <a href="/sites/cca/start-today">Apply now</a> to get started in joining Cross
  Country Allied, or give us a call at 800.530.6125.
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