At Triage, we’re always doing our best to shoot you straight. We won’t try to sell you on a paid vacation—we know you’re at the facility to work, not lounge on a beach somewhere. And even though we do our best to make sure you know what you’re getting into with each new assignment, we also know sometimes there are places that you just don’t vibe with. What do you do in these cases? Use these tips to make it through those 13 weeks.
Channel Elsa and Let It Go
This can be easier said than done sometimes, but whenever possible, try to leave work at work. That’s part of the beauty of being a traveler—you get to leave all the unit drama behind at the end of the day. Instead, do your best to go in to work, do your job well and clock out at the end of your shift. Leave work at work and you’ll be able to decompress at the end of the day.
Take Advantage of Your Time Off
In addition to leaving work at work, do your best to take advantage of your time off. Look up fun things to do in your area and make plans to spend your time off exploring. Even the smallest towns have things to do, whether it’s exploring quaint main streets, going on hikes or checking out larger cities nearby.
Remember It’s Not Forever
Your mindset can really do a lot to affect your reality. It may sound a little hokey, but if you can maintain a good attitude, you can get through anything. Remember that this is temporary and while 13 weeks can sound like forever, in the grand scheme of things, it’s over in the blink of an eye. If it’s helpful, mark each day off on a calendar as a visual reminder of how much longer your assignment lasts.
Keep Your Recruiter Informed
Talk to your recruiter! Recruiters can’t help if they don’t know what’s happening while you’re on assignment. It’s possible that our clinical department can reach out with solutions to problems if you ask for help—that’s what they’re here for!
We’re not going to sugarcoat things. If we know that an assignment has challenges, we’ll tell you upfront so you can make informed decisions before you accept the job. We’ll never give you a load of candy-coated bullshit just to get you to sign on the dotted line. Instead, we shoot you straight with the realities of each assignment and how your decisions today can affect your tomorrows.
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