12 Holiday Travel Nurse Adventures Posts That Will Make The Grumpiest Grinch Smile

Look, we get it. Working during the “most wonderful time of the year” can really suck. You’re stuck at a hospital while everyone else is getting to cozy up by the fire. Not to mention you’re tired, cranky, hangry, and all of this holiday cheer is bringing you to the brink of strangling the next patient who hits their call light.

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Unfortunately, we’re not here to change that. What we can do is momentarily distract you from the existential dread of working a holiday shift by reminding you of why you got into travel healthcare in the first place—for the awesome #TravelNurseAdventures that you could have never had as a permanent staffer.

So without further ado, check out these 12 wonderful social media posts that will hopefully inspire you to make your own travel nurse adventures during the holiday season. Or at the very least will keep you from going insane.

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1. BRB, going to buy a camper and renovate it to look exactly like this because it’s gorgeous.

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Have yourself a merry little camper… I mean Christmas 😊 I’ll be home for 5 whole days including Christmas Eve and Christmas. Anyone who works in healthcare knows how big of a deal that is! I am so excited to spend time with family and friends. The past four years I’ve had to work at the hospital and this year, my husband and I are both off! Excited is an understatement. I’m ready to celebrate!

A post shared by EMILY (@ems_traveldiary) on Dec 16, 2018 at 4:27pm PST

2. In Hawaii? During Christmas? Now that’s living the dream.

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Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains, can you paint with all the colors of the wind 🍃🎨 I hope you sang that and it’s stuck in your head now 🎵

A post shared by Anna Nguyen (@annannna__) on Dec 16, 2018 at 12:13pm PST

3. Remember to equip your doggo with the latest winter fashions when bringing them along for fun in the snow.

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Glad my baby had fun today 💛💚 #mustard X #lettuce

A post shared by Wendy Diane Mendoza Lozano 👑 (@weymendoza) on Dec 17, 2018 at 5:34pm PST

4. Taking a good look at The Monkey Face in Smith Rock State Park in Oregon.

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None of that monkey business Prince. 🙈

A post shared by Andrea Hahn (@drehahn) on Dec 17, 2018 at 2:22pm PST

5. Snow plus barn equals perfect Christmas cards for the family.

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It looks like a winter wonderland at my papaw’s old barn. . ❄️🎄❄️ . #asheville #winterwonderland #snowday #redbarn #winter #somanymemories

A post shared by Courtney (@courtney.dowell) on Dec 10, 2018 at 1:48pm PST

6. Remember to drag your SO along to Christmas light displays because they have the perfect lighting for great selfies.

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The holidays are in full swing 🎄🎁⁣⁣⁣ ⭐⁣⁣⁣ I personally love this time of year and am lucky enough to travel with this guy ⬆️⬆️ who will gladly come along to all the light displays and Christmas events.⁣ ⁣ ⭐⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I know that a LOT of travelers aren’t as fortunate so this week I’m sharing some tips to keep your spirits up as a traveler over on the blog today ⁣⁣⁣ ▫️⁣⁣⁣ Link in profile ❤

A post shared by Alex McCoy- Peds Travel Nurse (@fit.travel.life) on Dec 17, 2018 at 5:22am PST

7. Wait a second, is that Boba Fett decorated with HOLIDAY LIGHTS? Move over Santa, everyone’s favorite intergalactic bounty hunter is here.

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Who needs a visit from Santa when you can get a visit from a Storm Trooper, Darth Vader, a Rebel Fighter Pilot and Boba Fett?!? JK, Santa arrives next week 🎬 . . #starwars #darthvader #jedi #pedsnurseshavemorefun #picunurse #movietime🎬 #sundayfunday #travelnurselife #travelnurseadventures

A post shared by the wandeRiNg RN (@the_wandering_rn) on Dec 16, 2018 at 9:21pm PST

8. Time for a winter wonderland weekend road trip?

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Man oh man… what an adventure the last couple days have been. We made it though! Me, most of my belongings, and two (very annoying) cats, all packed tightly in a little Hyundai Elantra. Can’t beat that view though 😍 I would make that drive again in a heartbeat. Excited for the next 3 months ☀️ #welcometomontana #cowboycountry #travelnurseadventures

A post shared by Samantha (@raygammas_) on Dec 16, 2018 at 7:15pm PST

9. A family is great, but friends are also fantastic to spend time with during the holidays. Also, we are digging that hairy dude sweater.

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I may be 3,000 miles from home but having great friends close by makes these holiday times easier 🌲🎁

A post shared by j1marie (@j1marie) on Dec 16, 2018 at 10:21am PST

10. Christmas pub crawl? Christmas pub crawl.

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#12pubsofchristmas #shenanigans #imgonnamissthisplace #sixmonthswentsofast #travelnurseadventures #cctctravel @crosscountrytravcorps

A post shared by Andrea Rea (@andie1026) on Dec 16, 2018 at 6:25am PST

11. This time of year is the perfect excuse to hang out with your fellow travelers!

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Getting close to finishing our #travelnurse contract at SJMC #stockton so our travel nurse group got together for #dinner tonight at #seoulsoondubu #korean #koreanbarbecue #travelnurselife #travelnurseadventures #thewrights #jeffandheatherwright #notwv @klanerh @jswright75

A post shared by Jeff Wright (@jswright75) on Dec 15, 2018 at 10:21pm PST

12. Do pajamas count as scrubs?

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Good morning world! #california #nevada #laketahoe #tahoe #northlaketahoe #travel #travelgram #vacation #winter #travelnurses #travelnurselife #travelnurseadventures #gypsynurse #nursesofinstagram #snow #pjs #instagood #me #happy #victoriassecret

A post shared by Samantha Garcia (@samanthagarciasg) on Dec 14, 2018 at 8:39am PST