Before you fly, get Remote Ready.

A practical guide for travel nurses and remote healthcare workers. Adapt your list to the placement, employer and location.

Packing essentials

Everyday clothes suitable for local climate Comfortable work shoes and employer-approved workwear Prescription medicines and a personal first-aid kit Phone, charging cables and backup power Sun protection, insect protection and toiletries Any items required for remote accommodation Personal food or dietary essentials if supplies are limited

Documents & work readiness

Photo ID, tickets and confirmed travel itinerary Registration, relevant practising documents and employer clearances Training evidence such as ALS and employer-requested certifications Contract, pay and allowance terms Emergency contacts and clinical escalation arrangements Orientation, scope and local clinical protocols confirmed Travel and retrieval arrangements understood

Questions for the agency

Who pays for flights, accommodation, food and transfers? Is connectivity available? Is there a vehicle? How does on-call work? Who provides clinical backup? What are the escalation and retrieval processes?

Training to investigate

ALS, remote-practice education, CARPA materials, CRANAplus training, cultural safety, emergency competencies and any employer-required orientation. Requirements vary by role and region.

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These checklists do not replace employer orientation, credentialling or scope-of-practice requirements. Avoid saving patient-identifying information in personal notes.

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