{"id":3912,"date":"2026-01-20T09:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T09:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/?p=3912"},"modified":"2026-03-04T00:08:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T00:08:54","slug":"gift-ideas-for-nurses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/gift-ideas-for-nurses\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Nurses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We are commonly asked what gift ideas we have for nurses: travel nurses, staff nurses, and everyone in between! Whether it be a thank you present, birthday gift, or a &#8220;just because&#8221; momento, we know nurses can be tough to shop for. So this holiday season, we asked our team of nurses and decided to compile a list of their favorite gift items to receive.<\/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\/gift-ideas-for-nurses\/#1_Gift_Cards\" title=\"1. Gift Cards\">1. Gift Cards<\/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\/gift-ideas-for-nurses\/#2_Candles\" title=\"2. Candles\">2. Candles<\/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\/gift-ideas-for-nurses\/#3_Yeti_or_Corkcicle-type_Coffee_Cup\" title=\"3. Yeti or Corkcicle-type Coffee Cup\">3. Yeti or Corkcicle-type Coffee Cup<\/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\/gift-ideas-for-nurses\/#4_Mini_Getaways\" title=\"4. Mini Getaways\">4. Mini Getaways<\/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\/gift-ideas-for-nurses\/#5_Oversized_Bags\" title=\"5. Oversized Bags\">5. Oversized Bags<\/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\/gift-ideas-for-nurses\/#6_Cleaning_Service\" title=\"6. Cleaning Service\">6. Cleaning Service<\/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\/gift-ideas-for-nurses\/#7_Moving_Assistance\" title=\"7. Moving Assistance\">7. Moving Assistance<\/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\/gift-ideas-for-nurses\/#8_An_Easy_Lighthearted_Book\" title=\"8. An Easy, Lighthearted Book\">8. An Easy, Lighthearted Book<\/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\/gift-ideas-for-nurses\/#9_Hand_Sanitizers_for_Small_Areas\" title=\"9. Hand Sanitizers for Small Areas\">9. Hand Sanitizers for Small Areas<\/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\/gift-ideas-for-nurses\/#10_A_New_Medical_Device\" title=\"10. A New Medical Device\">10. A New Medical Device<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Gift_Cards\"><\/span>1. Gift Cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Starbucks, gas, VISA, chipotle, food delivery, scrub retailers&#8230;just a few of our favorites. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/travel-nurse-gift-ideas\/\">Nurses<\/a> are on-the-go, so give them something they will use, but also *can use* when it is convenient for them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Candles\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">2. Candles<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We hear this one quite often, because a nurse loves to relax! Shop for aromatherapy candles, if possible. Typically, these will be lit during a self-care time, so get one that smells divine.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Yeti_or_Corkcicle-type_Coffee_Cup\"><\/span>3. Yeti or Corkcicle-type Coffee Cup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do a quick google search or amazon search to find these. They are larg<span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">er coffee mugs that can hold &#8220;from home&#8221; beverages, but they keep them hot or cold (depending on desire) for long periods of\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">time and are spill-proof for the nurse that is on the move.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Mini_Getaways\"><\/span>4. Mini Getaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">If you have the means to offer a nurse a few days to themselves or with their significant other, you\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">don&#8217;t know how far this will go for them. They often cannot change their schedule or find a ton of time to get away to recharge. You will be doing them a huge service if you can take the kiddos or watch\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">the pups for a little while!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Oversized_Bags\"><\/span>5. Oversized Bags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Think sleepover bags. Nurses pack lunches, stethoscopes, a change of shoes, car keys, wallets, phones, and usually a jacket before a shift. An awesome, adorable, pocket-filled bag is the perfect gift. You can&#8217;t go wrong with a backpack or over-the-shoulder style, too.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Cleaning_Service\"><\/span>6. Cleaning Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cleaning companies like Tidy and Molly Maids will allow you to schedule a quick clean\u00a0of their home. Obviously you need to let them know about this, because someone needs to be home, but how thoughtful and helpful would it be to give them that time back to spend with family or friends.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Moving_Assistance\"><\/span>7. Moving Assistance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This one is for travelers, but gifting moving supplies (if they need these), air miles, or your time\/lifting to help them move is something most won&#8217;t ask for but almost all could use.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_An_Easy_Lighthearted_Book\"><\/span>8. An Easy, Lighthearted Book<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Check with their reading preferences (kindle, hardback, etc.), and opt for an easy read. Think funny, comedy, romantic&#8211;anything that will be relaxing and not require a ton of brain power.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Hand_Sanitizers_for_Small_Areas\"><\/span>9. Hand Sanitizers for Small Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nurses love a small hand sanitizer that they can put in their car, attach to a bag or purse, or throw into a bag if they are heading out for travel. Think travel size, smells good, has attachment piece.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_A_New_Medical_Device\"><\/span>10. A New Medical Device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If they want or need a new stethoscope, pen light, badge pulley, etc., than feel more than free to opt for this choice. Just ask them first. Most nurses have a trusty stethoscope they rely on and don&#8217;t need a bunch of extra bells and whistles hanging around for their uniform. If they do need or want something, though, the upgrade is a fantastic gift option.<\/p>\n<p>To search and compare travel nursing pay packages from the leading agencies visit us at <a href=\"http:\/\/wanderly.us\">Wanderly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are commonly asked what gift ideas we have for nurses: travel nurses, staff nurses, and everyone in between! Whether it be a thank you present, birthday gift, or a &#8220;just because&#8221; momento, we know nurses can be tough to shop for. 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