I am often asked what my favorite travel assignment was. After working in over 20 different settings, it’s hard to pinpoint just one. I think I can narrow it down to my top 3.
Washington State. This was my first locums assignment away from home. I had such a positive experience. I remember the clinic being well run, the medical assistants being industrious, and the fulfillment I felt for taking care of an underserved population. Had my first experience away from home been bad, who knows, I could have easily quit being a traveling nurse practitioner.
San Diego. To be honest, I did not like working at this site. However, living in San Diego was an amazing experience. It is probably the only city I would live in outside of Florida. I like that it is diverse, not too crowded, and there is so much to do outdoors. I would love to return there some day.
Virginia. This was the first assignment that I extended and ended up staying there for 1 year. I really enjoyed working at this geriatric practice that allowed me to be accountable for my patients outcomes. I especially loved forming relationships with my patients. I even briefly considered staying there permanently! I have continued to work for this site in different parts of the USA.
What has been your favorite assignment so far?
