Leah Perez
VP of Hire Up Healthcare
December 2023
Life as a travel healthcare professional is an exciting journey marked by new challenges, diverse patient populations, and the opportunity to explore different parts of the country. When you are on a travel contract during the holidays, it’s crucial to find moments of joy and connection. One way to achieve this is by celebrating properly, turning travel assignments into memorable experiences. Here are a few things you can do!
1. Embrace Diversity
One of the unique perks of being a travel healthcare professional is the exposure to diverse cultures and traditions. Celebrating holidays on the road provides an enriching experience as you witness and participate in local festivities. Whether it’s the vibrant Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans or the serene Thanksgiving gatherings in New England, each location offers a chance to experience the unique traditions of the community you serve.
2. Creating a Home Away from Home
Being away from family and friends during holidays can be challenging, but you can easily create a sense of home wherever you go. Forming tight-knit bonds with fellow healthcare workers and turning colleagues into a surrogate family can come easy. Potluck dinners, festive decorations in shared housing, and group outings become cherished traditions that transform temporary residences into warm, welcoming homes.
3. Flexibility and Adaptability
One of the key skills in the travel healthcare profession is adaptability, and this extends to celebrating holidays on the go. The ability to embrace new traditions and make the most of any situation is a valuable trait. From organizing impromptu celebrations in a hospital break room to finding inventive ways to connect with loved ones through virtual platforms, you can exemplify resilience and flexibility during festive seasons.
4. Exploring Unique Seasonal Highlights
Travel assignments often align with different seasons, allowing you to experience the unique charm each time of the year brings. From enjoying cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., in the spring to witnessing the breathtaking fall foliage in Vermont, every season offers an opportunity to celebrate nature’s beauty and immerse yourself in the regional highlights that you normally wouldn’t.
5. Giving Back to Communities
Holidays are a time of giving, and travel healthcare professionals often find meaningful ways to contribute to the communities they temporarily call home. Whether it’s volunteering at a local shelter during Thanksgiving or participating in a community health fair during Christmas, these professionals extend their skills beyond the hospital setting, making a positive impact on the lives of those they serve.
6. Balancing Work and Celebration
While holidays and special occasions are a time for celebration, the commitment to patient care remains top priority. Striking a balance between professional responsibilities and personal festivities is a testament to your dedication. Planning ahead, effective communication with colleagues, and leveraging the support of travel healthcare agencies contribute to a harmonious integration of work and celebration.
Remember that celebrating holidays as a travel healthcare professional is a unique and rewarding aspect of the profession. As you move from one assignment to the next, your celebrations can become not only personal milestones but also treasured memories for years to come.
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Leah Perez, VP of Healthcare | December 2023
As the Vice President of Hire Up Healthcare Leah focuses on the national level clients. Leah has over 20 years of recruiting experience in various industries from medical/clinical to administrative/accounting, all of which has launched her to being one of the most well-respected staffing leaders in California. Clients and candidates would describe her as urgent, ethical, and most importantly she takes the time to understand her clients needs so she can properly assist them. Leah would love to speak with you so she can help your business reach new heights.
