Packing checklists (Travel Nurse Packing Checklist)

Essential Documents

• 🩺 Nursing license(s) (physical and/or digital copies)
• 📄 Certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.)
• 🆔 Photo ID (driver’s license/passport)
• 🏥 Work contract and assignment details
• 📂 Health records (immunizations, TB test, COVID-19 vaccine card, etc.)
• 💳 Insurance information (health, malpractice, auto)
• 📑 Emergency contact list
• 💻 Digital copies of important documents (stored on a secure cloud platform or USB)

Clothing

• 👕 Scrubs (enough for a week)
• 👖 Casual clothes for downtime
• 👔 Professional outfit (for meetings/orientation)
• 🧥 Jacket/coat (appropriate for the destination’s climate)
• 🩳 Comfortable lounge/workout clothes
• 🩴 Sleepwear
• 👙 Swimwear (if applicable)
• 🧢 Hats/gloves/scarves (if going to a cold climate)
• 🧦 Compression socks and regular socks
• 👞 Comfortable shoes (work and casual)

Medical and Work Supplies

• ⏱ Watch with a second hand (or digital with a stopwatch)
• 🖊 Pens/highlighters/notebook
• 📏 Pocket-sized medical reference guide
• 💊 Any necessary medications (prescription and OTC)
• 🎧 Earplugs/headphones for noisy shifts
• ✂️ Medical scissors
• 📏 Measuring tape
• 🩹 Stethoscope and case
• 🩺 Badge reel and holder

Technology

• 📱 Phone and charger
• 💻 Laptop/tablet and charger
• 🔌 Power strip or surge protector
• 📡 Portable Wi-Fi device or hotspot
• 🔋 Backup battery pack
• 📷 Camera (optional for documenting travel memories)

Household & Comfort Items

• 🛌 Bedding (sheets, pillow, blanket if housing is furnished)
• 🪑 Folding chair or small desk setup (if housing lacks workspace)
• 🍳 Portable utensils and cookware (if housing is unfurnished)
• ☕ Travel mug and water bottle
• 🕯 Small personal décor items (candles, photos)
• 🧴 Toiletries (soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.)
• 🧹 Cleaning supplies (wipes, laundry detergent)

Health and Wellness

• 💳 Credit/debit cards and some cash
• 🧳 Durable luggage and travel bags
• 🗺 Local maps or travel guide
• 🐾 Pet supplies (if traveling with pets)
• 🪥 Travel first aid kit