{"id":3902,"date":"2020-12-04T00:16:59","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T00:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/?p=3902"},"modified":"2026-03-04T19:57:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T19:57:29","slug":"travel-nursing-during-the-pandemic-and-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/travel-nursing-during-the-pandemic-and-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for Travel Nursing During a Pandemic During the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Travel nursing during the holidays can be a thrilling experience, but travel nursing during the Holidays through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/icu-nurses\/\">pandemic<\/a> is an entirely different experience.\u00a0 The hustle and bustle of a new city and hospital will keep you preoccupied during a normally stressful time for most, but with the added work responsibilities and missing loved ones, we understand it could get tough. We are here for you.\u00a0 While you might be further away from family and friends than you want to be, there is plenty of holiday cheer for you to find!\u00a0 Here\u2019s how you can make the most of the holidays while you\u2019re on assignment\u2026<\/p>\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-nursing-during-the-pandemic-and-holidays\/#1_GIVE_BACK_you_do_this_everyday_but_research_shows_doing_something_outside_of_work_for_someone_else_brings_immense_joy\" title=\"1. GIVE BACK (you do this everyday, but research shows doing something outside of work for someone else brings immense joy)\">1. GIVE BACK (you do this everyday, but research shows doing something outside of work for someone else brings immense joy)<\/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-nursing-during-the-pandemic-and-holidays\/#2_SAFELY_LOVE_THE_ONES_YOURE_WITH\" title=\"2. SAFELY LOVE THE ONES YOU\u2019RE WITH\">2. SAFELY LOVE THE ONES YOU\u2019RE WITH<\/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-nursing-during-the-pandemic-and-holidays\/#3_LEAVIN_ON_A_JET_PLANE_OR_BY_CAR\" title=\"3. LEAVIN\u2019 ON A JET PLANE OR BY CAR\">3. LEAVIN\u2019 ON A JET PLANE OR BY CAR<\/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-nursing-during-the-pandemic-and-holidays\/#4_VIRTUAL_CELEBRATION\" title=\"4. VIRTUAL CELEBRATION\">4. VIRTUAL CELEBRATION<\/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-nursing-during-the-pandemic-and-holidays\/#5_EMBRACE_YOUR_CITY_AS_BEST_AS_YOU_CAN_DURING_THESE_TIMES\" title=\"5. EMBRACE YOUR CITY AS BEST AS YOU CAN DURING THESE TIMES\">5. EMBRACE YOUR CITY AS BEST AS YOU CAN DURING THESE TIMES<\/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-nursing-during-the-pandemic-and-holidays\/#6_ITS_ALL_WHAT_YOU_MAKE_OF_IT_SO_STAY_POSITIVE\" title=\"6. IT\u2019S ALL WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT, SO STAY POSITIVE\">6. IT\u2019S ALL WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT, SO STAY POSITIVE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_GIVE_BACK_you_do_this_everyday_but_research_shows_doing_something_outside_of_work_for_someone_else_brings_immense_joy\"><\/span><strong>1. GIVE BACK (you do this everyday, but research shows doing something outside of work for someone else brings immense joy)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5247 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/joel-muniz-A4Ax1ApccfA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/joel-muniz-A4Ax1ApccfA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/joel-muniz-A4Ax1ApccfA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/joel-muniz-A4Ax1ApccfA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/joel-muniz-A4Ax1ApccfA-unsplash.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"171\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/joel-muniz-A4Ax1ApccfA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/joel-muniz-A4Ax1ApccfA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/joel-muniz-A4Ax1ApccfA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/joel-muniz-A4Ax1ApccfA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/joel-muniz-A4Ax1ApccfA-unsplash.jpg 1600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The holidays are all what you make of it.\u00a0 There\u2019s no better way to experience the true meaning of the season than giving back to others.\u00a0 Your travel assignment city is sure to have a variety of volunteer opportunities that will peak your interest.\u00a0 A great way to find experiences near you is to simply do a Google search of \u201cvolunteer opportunities near me\u201d or you can explore the following organizations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedway.org\/find-your-united-way\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">United Way<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.habitat.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Habitat for Humanity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/volunteer\/volunteer-opportunities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">American Red Cross<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ymca.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">YMCA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodpantries.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Food Pantries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Obviously, this is a short list compared to ALL the opportunities available to you, but this will help point you in the right direction.\u00a0 Making a lasting impact in the lives of others will sure warm your heart this holiday season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_SAFELY_LOVE_THE_ONES_YOURE_WITH\"><\/span><strong>2. SAFELY LOVE THE ONES YOU\u2019RE WITH<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5248 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3937468-1-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3937468-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3937468-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3937468-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3937468-1.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"171\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3937468-1-1024x683.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3937468-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3937468-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3937468-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3937468-1.jpg 1600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>You are bound to know of other travel nurses on assignment at your facility or nearby facilities. You also have to consider safety during Covid. Why not get a group together over zoom or if you&#8217;re already together on shift and celebrate the adventure you\u2019re all taking this holiday season?\u00a0 Whether you meet virtually, in the break room, or at a park \u2013 make an effort to celebrate with others in your same boat.\u00a0 You\u2019ll look back with great nostalgia on your \u201choliday away\u201d.\u00a0 Who knows, these could be people you continue to have holidays with in the future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_LEAVIN_ON_A_JET_PLANE_OR_BY_CAR\"><\/span><strong>3. LEAVIN\u2019 ON A JET PLANE OR BY CAR<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5244 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-tim-gouw-443430-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-tim-gouw-443430-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-tim-gouw-443430-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-tim-gouw-443430-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-tim-gouw-443430.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"171\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-tim-gouw-443430-1024x683.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-tim-gouw-443430-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-tim-gouw-443430-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-tim-gouw-443430-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-tim-gouw-443430.jpg 1600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Take a short little trip to visit family or friends if you can do so safely \u2013 even if you can\u2019t make it for the holiday itself.\u00a0You\u2019ll never regret finding time in your schedule for loved ones.\u00a0 If you plan it right, you can quarantine, get tested, and make a safe visit before you accept your travel contract or towards the end. Is it guaranteed to be accepted as a request off if you try to head out in the middle of an assignment?\u00a0 Unfortunately, no\u2026 but, it doesn\u2019t hurt to try if you can make it work somewhere within your assignment!\u00a0 Who says you can\u2019t have it all on your travel contract?!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_VIRTUAL_CELEBRATION\"><\/span><strong>4. VIRTUAL CELEBRATION<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5249 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bruce-mars-ieIY61ZHhs8-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bruce-mars-ieIY61ZHhs8-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bruce-mars-ieIY61ZHhs8-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bruce-mars-ieIY61ZHhs8-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bruce-mars-ieIY61ZHhs8-unsplash-1.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"171\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bruce-mars-ieIY61ZHhs8-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bruce-mars-ieIY61ZHhs8-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bruce-mars-ieIY61ZHhs8-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bruce-mars-ieIY61ZHhs8-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bruce-mars-ieIY61ZHhs8-unsplash-1.jpg 1600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>This one we highly recommend. If a safe visit to see family and friends is not in the cards, don\u2019t fret!\u00a0 We live in a great technological world \u2013 Skype, Facetime and Google Hangouts, oh my! \u00a0Schedule a time to virtually enjoy a dinner, holiday movie or festive cocktail with ones near and dear to your heart.\u00a0 This is the next best thing to being physically in the same room.\u00a0 It\u2019s as if you\u2019re home for the holidays\u2026<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_EMBRACE_YOUR_CITY_AS_BEST_AS_YOU_CAN_DURING_THESE_TIMES\"><\/span><strong>5. EMBRACE YOUR CITY AS BEST AS YOU CAN DURING THESE TIMES<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5250 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-luis-quintero-1671217-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-luis-quintero-1671217-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-luis-quintero-1671217-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-luis-quintero-1671217-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-luis-quintero-1671217.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"171\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-luis-quintero-1671217-1024x683.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-luis-quintero-1671217-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-luis-quintero-1671217-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-luis-quintero-1671217-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pexels-luis-quintero-1671217.jpg 1600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>You chose your nursing contract for a reason and some of it was due to location.\u00a0 So, why not embrace the zip code you\u2019re in.\u00a0 More than likely the city you\u2019re currently calling home has holiday festivals and parades to bring out your jovial side.\u00a0 Typically, each city has a website that includes a listing of upcoming events \u2013 take some time to browse, you might just find a new favorite holiday tradition! Even if you end up driving around in your car, something is better than nothing. We are all about the views, anyway.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_ITS_ALL_WHAT_YOU_MAKE_OF_IT_SO_STAY_POSITIVE\"><\/span>6. IT\u2019S ALL WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT, SO STAY POSITIVE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5243 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-3181437-1024x683.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-3181437-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-3181437-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-3181437-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-3181437.jpg 1600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"171\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-3181437-1024x683.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-3181437-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-3181437-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-3181437-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prnhealthservices.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-anastasiya-gepp-3181437.jpg 1600w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" data-was-processed=\"true\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Being a travel nurse during the holidays can be such a fun experience \u2013 it\u2019s all about how you make it. Be proactive. Look for things to do that make you happy inside your home, at the facility, and within your community. Stay safe, you&#8217;re the most knowledgable about infection control, but you do not need to feel like everything is ruined. You save lives during a pandemic for a living, you deserve to enjoy the time off that you do have. 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