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While travel nursing<\/a> has the perks of competitive pay, getting to visit new cities, and adventure, you’re still working. Each assignment<\/a> you take offers new adventures, but it’s still important to take a work-free vacation as a travel nurse and enjoy yourself without worrying about your next shift. Taking even a short break in between assignments is a great way to arrive at your next assignment refreshed and ready to take on new challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving Can Be Stressful<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every seasoned travel nurse learns how to be a pro at moving every few months. However, moving into a new apartment<\/a>, getting used to a new city, getting accustomed to new job duties, and getting to know new coworkers and friends can take a toll on even the most extroverted traveler. Taking a work-free vacation once a year or more is a fantastic way to de-stress and enjoy leisure time before your next assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vacations Help you Recharge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On assignment, you usually have a daily routine, and it’s easy to lose perspective and forget about life outside your next shift. On vacation, you have time to revisit your goals<\/a>, explore new surroundings, and abandon your regular schedule to indulge in whatever you enjoy but don’t have enough time for at work. Taking regular vacations also helps prevent burnout<\/a> in your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s Good for You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All nurses know the importance of mental and physical health, and practicing self-care is crucial. Nursing is a hard occupation. You’re on your feet most of the day and responsible for taking care of your patients. Stress is a major cause of heart disease and high blood pressure, and studies even show that those who vacation reduce their risk of heart disease and heart attack!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vacations Make You a Happier Person<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Research shows that chronic stress levels<\/a> release hormones that can lead to depression and anxiety. Taking a stress-free vacation contributes to your mental health and happiness<\/a>, and the effects will last longer than your vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vacations Can Improve your Relationships<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it can be relaxing to vacation alone, taking vacations with family, close friends or your significant other can make your relationship stronger. Exploring new areas<\/a>, enjoying stress-free leisure time without worry about work, and having new adventures together strengthens the bond with the people you care about most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking Vacations Make you Better at your Job<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Taking vacations makes you happier, and, logically, happy people perform better at work. In fact, one study showed that for each 10 additional vacation hours an employee took per year, their performance review was 8% higher<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefits to vacationing are clear – consider it a self-care necessity rather than an indulgence! It’s easy to say you will go on a vacation and never get around to it. You only live once, so what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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