Travel Nurses Cure for First Day Jitters
You just landed a new travel nursing job. Now it's time to get over the first-day jitters!
Tips and Positive Affirmations for a Travel Nurse Who's Just Starting Out
American Traveler congratulates our recent hires on landing a travel nursing job in a new location! So many of our travelers have testified as to how fulfilling and exciting a new assignment can be — and yet those first few days on the job often result in butterflies. After all, you have serious work ahead, procedures to learn, colleagues to get to know -- it can seem like a lot! But fear not: you got this, and we've got you.
Calm yourself with the following traveler tips and positive affirmations
Tip: It almost sounds too simple, but keep smiling.
A pleasant demeanor shows you welcome change; plus your new colleagues are all the more likely to offer their help.
Why this tip works: With new procedures to learn and equipment to master, you’ll want to make friends along the way. Your fellow RN’s are the ones to brief you on everything from patients and supervisors, to helping you remember where you parked your car.
Affirmation: This hospital chose me.
Why this positive affirmation works: Because American Traveler staffs in the nation's best hospitals, competition was fierce when you got the job; they knew you’d be a great fit with current staff, and quite capable of negotiating the learning curve that comes with any new travel nurse job.
Tip: If you haven't already, get the answers to some of the questions travelers ask us most often.
Why this tip works: Knowing the basics of travel will make you more secure in your daily routine. No doubt, more questions will arise as your assignment progresses, but that's why your recruiter is just a call or text away.
Affirmation: I enjoy sharing my interests and hobbies with others.
Why this positive affirmation works: It’s always a good idea to share your pastimes with colleagues, because with any luck, a few locals are listening—and they know where the best of everything is. Case in point: one of our American Travelers loved trying the local chili wherever he went, shared his love of taste-testing with co-workers and enjoyed the camaraderie when they showed him where to get his next bowl-full.
Take a deep breath and enjoy the moment!
Remember: orientation is the best time to ask questions and get clarification on procedures. After all, no one knows absolutely everything on the first day. We wish good luck to all past, present, and future travelers!
Last Modified On: Jun 02, 2023
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