{"id":1759,"date":"2026-03-02T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/?p=1759"},"modified":"2026-03-20T20:09:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T20:09:35","slug":"travel-nurse-packing-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/travel-nurse-packing-list\/","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Travel Nurse Packing List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Article\",\"headline\":\"The Complete Travel Nurse Packing List\",\"description\":\"A comprehensive packing guide for travel nurses organized by category \u2014 documents, scrubs, housing essentials, personal items, and more.\"}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Your contract is signed, your housing is sorted, and your start date is on the calendar. Now comes the part that separates nurses who arrive feeling settled from those who spend their first week tracking down things they forgot: <strong>packing well<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Travel nursing isn&#8217;t a long weekend \u2014 you&#8217;re setting up a functioning life for 13 weeks in a place you may never have lived before. This guide is organized by category so you can work through it systematically.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-top:2px solid #fa8340;padding:12px 0 12px 0;margin:16px 0;\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#b85000;\">Pro tip:<\/strong> <span style=\"color:#c05800;\">Work through each section in order. Documents and credentials are the only category where a mistake causes a genuinely urgent problem \u2014 start there.<\/span>\n  <\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/travel-nurse-packing-list\/#%F0%9F%93%8B_Documents_Credentials\" title=\"\ud83d\udccb Documents &amp; Credentials\">\ud83d\udccb Documents &amp; Credentials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/travel-nurse-packing-list\/#%F0%9F%A9%BA_Scrubs_Work_Gear\" title=\"\ud83e\ude7a Scrubs &amp; Work Gear\">\ud83e\ude7a Scrubs &amp; Work Gear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/travel-nurse-packing-list\/#%F0%9F%91%97_Clothing_for_Everyday_Life\" title=\"\ud83d\udc57 Clothing for Everyday Life\">\ud83d\udc57 Clothing for Everyday Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/travel-nurse-packing-list\/#%F0%9F%92%8A_Medications_Health_Supplies\" title=\"\ud83d\udc8a Medications &amp; Health Supplies\">\ud83d\udc8a Medications &amp; Health Supplies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/travel-nurse-packing-list\/#%F0%9F%A7%BC_Toiletries\" title=\"\ud83e\uddfc Toiletries\">\ud83e\uddfc Toiletries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/travel-nurse-packing-list\/#%F0%9F%92%BB_Electronics_Connectivity\" title=\"\ud83d\udcbb Electronics &amp; Connectivity\">\ud83d\udcbb Electronics &amp; Connectivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/travel-nurse-packing-list\/#%F0%9F%8F%A0_Housing_Essentials\" title=\"\ud83c\udfe0 Housing Essentials\">\ud83c\udfe0 Housing Essentials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/travel-nurse-packing-list\/#%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F_Personal_Items_That_Matter_More_Than_You_Expect\" title=\"\u2764\ufe0f Personal Items That Matter More Than You Expect\">\u2764\ufe0f Personal Items That Matter More Than You Expect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/travel-nurse-packing-list\/#%F0%9F%90%BE_If_Youre_Bringing_Pets\" title=\"\ud83d\udc3e If You&#8217;re Bringing Pets\">\ud83d\udc3e If You&#8217;re Bringing Pets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/travel-nurse-packing-list\/#%F0%9F%94%8D_Things_to_Research_Before_You_Leave\" title=\"\ud83d\udd0d Things to Research Before You Leave\">\ud83d\udd0d Things to Research Before You Leave<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:4px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8B_Documents_Credentials\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccb Documents &amp; Credentials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"color:#555;font-size:14px;margin:6px 0 14px;\">The only category where a gap causes a real emergency. Verify everything before you leave.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:12px 0 4px 20px;padding:0;\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Nursing license<\/strong> \u2014 current, physical copy or verified PDF, matched to your assignment state<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Passport<\/strong> + government-issued photo ID<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Social Security card<\/strong> + birth certificate (store securely, not in furnished housing)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>BLS &amp; ACLS certifications<\/strong> \u2014 printed and digital copies<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Immunization records<\/strong> \u2014 required for most facility onboardings<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Health insurance cards<\/strong> + facility credentialing documents from your agency<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Digital copies of all above<\/strong> stored in cloud (Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Vehicle registration, insurance, driver&#8217;s license<\/strong> \u2014 current and in the car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"border-top:2px solid #23b0cf;padding:12px 0;margin:16px 0;\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#1a5f6e;\">Important:<\/strong> <span style=\"color:#1a6e7a;\">Make digital copies of everything and store them in a cloud service you can access from your phone. Orientation paperwork will ask for documentation you didn&#8217;t think to print.<\/span>\n  <\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:4px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A9%BA_Scrubs_Work_Gear\"><\/span>\ud83e\ude7a Scrubs &amp; Work Gear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"color:#555;font-size:14px;margin:6px 0 14px;\">Check your facility&#8217;s scrub color requirements before packing \u2014 arriving with the wrong shade is a frustrating first-week problem.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:12px 0 4px 20px;padding:0;\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>5\u20136 sets of scrubs<\/strong> in the correct facility color (enough for shift rotation + 2 spare)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Broken-in nursing shoes<\/strong> \u2014 comfortable from day one, not stiff new ones<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Stethoscope<\/strong> \u2014 packed where you can access it on arrival day<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Trauma shears, badge reel, penlight<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Watch or badge-clip timepiece<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Pocket reference card or personal notebook<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Small day bag<\/strong> for daily work essentials so orientation day doesn&#8217;t mean excavating luggage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:4px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%97_Clothing_for_Everyday_Life\"><\/span>\ud83d\udc57 Clothing for Everyday Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"color:#555;font-size:14px;margin:6px 0 14px;\">Pack for where you&#8217;re going, not where you left. Look up the seasonal temperature range for your destination before finalizing.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:12px 0 4px 20px;padding:0;\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Weather-appropriate layers<\/strong> for the full 13-week range at your destination<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>~3 weeks of versatile basics<\/strong> that mix and match (you&#8217;ll do laundry regularly)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Activity-specific gear<\/strong> (hiking boots, swimwear, ski layers) \u2014 easy to forget, expensive to ship later<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Comfortable off-shift clothing<\/strong> \u2014 you&#8217;ll spend real time in it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"border-top:2px solid #fa8340;padding:12px 0 12px 0;margin:16px 0;\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#b85000;\">Common mistake:<\/strong> <span style=\"color:#c05800;\">Nurses leaving a warm climate for a winter assignment consistently underpack cold-weather clothing. Check the destination&#8217;s seasonal range, not just the arrival-day forecast.<\/span>\n  <\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:4px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%8A_Medications_Health_Supplies\"><\/span>\ud83d\udc8a Medications &amp; Health Supplies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin:12px 0 4px 20px;padding:0;\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Full supply of prescription medications<\/strong> for the entire contract length<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Research a local pharmacy<\/strong> before you arrive \u2014 confirm transfer process for specialty\/controlled meds<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Vitamins and supplements<\/strong> \u2014 easy to leave behind when packing in a rush<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Basic first aid kit:<\/strong> bandages, pain relievers, antacids, cold medicine, allergy meds, thermometer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"border-top:2px solid #23b0cf;padding:12px 0;margin:16px 0;\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#1a5f6e;\">Pro tip:<\/strong> <span style=\"color:#1a6e7a;\">Research the nearest 24-hour pharmacy and urgent care clinic before you leave \u2014 save both addresses in your phone. Five minutes of prep prevents a genuinely difficult situation at 2am.<\/span>\n  <\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:4px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%BC_Toiletries\"><\/span>\ud83e\uddfc Toiletries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"color:#555;font-size:14px;margin:6px 0 14px;\">Go through your full daily routine mentally and write down every product you use, from wake-up to bedtime.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:12px 0 4px 20px;padding:0;\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Your specific shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer<\/strong> \u2014 the products you rely on daily<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Post-shift dry shampoo<\/strong> and any other regular-use items<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Toilet paper starter supply<\/strong> \u2014 furnished housing rarely stocks it<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Hand towels<\/strong> \u2014 consistently the most-forgotten item on first assignments<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>2 weeks of toiletries<\/strong> \u2014 enough to settle in before restocking locally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"border-top:2px solid #fa8340;padding:12px 0 12px 0;margin:16px 0;\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#b85000;\">Heads up:<\/strong> <span style=\"color:#c05800;\">Most furnished housing provides basic soap and maybe a couple of towels \u2014 nothing else. Arriving late on a Sunday without toilet paper or hand towels is a rite of passage nobody enjoys.<\/span>\n  <\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:4px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%BB_Electronics_Connectivity\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcbb Electronics &amp; Connectivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin:12px 0 4px 20px;padding:0;\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Phone + laptop + all chargers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Portable power bank<\/strong> \u2014 essential for long shifts<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Multi-port USB charging hub<\/strong> \u2014 furnished housing often has limited outlets<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Headphones<\/strong> \u2014 one of the most-reported forgotten items; nurses spend money on replacements week one<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Streaming accounts<\/strong> confirmed active before you arrive<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Tablet or e-reader<\/strong> if you use one \u2014 downtime between shifts is when you&#8217;ll reach for it<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Laptop stand + external keyboard<\/strong> if you do documentation or CEU courses remotely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:4px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%A0_Housing_Essentials\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfe0 Housing Essentials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"color:#555;font-size:14px;margin:6px 0 14px;\">Get a written list of exactly what&#8217;s included in your furnished housing before you pack around it. &#8220;Furnished&#8221; means very different things to different providers.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:12px 0 4px 20px;padding:0;\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>A good kitchen knife<\/strong> \u2014 furnished apartments notoriously have the cheapest possible sets<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Can opener<\/strong> \u2014 almost never provided<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Quality coffee setup<\/strong> if you&#8217;re particular about your morning coffee<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Noise machine or fan<\/strong> if you need sound to sleep<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Basic cleaning supplies<\/strong> for arrival \u2014 furnished apartments often don&#8217;t provide them<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Bedding confirmation<\/strong> \u2014 some housing includes it, some doesn&#8217;t. Confirm ahead of time.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Familiar pillow<\/strong> \u2014 minimal space, real impact on sleep quality during adjustment<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Sleep mask + earplugs<\/strong> \u2014 essential if you work nights or sleep during the day<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Small toolkit<\/strong>: flathead + Phillips screwdriver, small hammer, picture-hanging strips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"border-top:2px solid #23b0cf;padding:12px 0;margin:16px 0;\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#1a5f6e;\">Key step:<\/strong> <span style=\"color:#1a6e7a;\">Before your arrival date, get a written list of everything included in your furnished housing. Verify bedding, kitchen supplies, and cleaning products specifically \u2014 these are the most variable.<\/span>\n  <\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:4px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F_Personal_Items_That_Matter_More_Than_You_Expect\"><\/span>\u2764\ufe0f Personal Items That Matter More Than You Expect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"color:#555;font-size:14px;margin:6px 0 14px;\">Travel nursing is professionally rewarding and, on first assignments especially, personally disorienting. A few chosen personal items make a real difference in how quickly a new space feels livable.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:12px 0 4px 20px;padding:0;\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>1\u20132 framed photos<\/strong> \u2014 signals to your nervous system that the space is yours<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>Familiar throw blanket<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>A candle in a scent you associate with home<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15px;color:#2a2a2a;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:6px;\"><strong>A book you love<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"border-top:2px solid #d85a30;padding:12px 0;margin:16px 0;\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#7a2800;\">Important:<\/strong> <span style=\"color:#903000;\">Leave anything irreplaceable at home or in secure storage. Valuables and sentimental items have no business being in temporary housing. 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