"I always keep a portfolio of essential documents such as copies of my birth certificate, driver's license, current TB test, and immunization record. This makes it easier for both myself and the hiring agent when documents need to be reviewed."

Experienced: "I have to admit, I learned the hard way when I first began travel nursing. I now keep a portfolio with me in my travel bag at all times. I keep copies of my birth certificate, immunization record, current TB skin test result, and driver's license. I always keep my nurse's license with me for an interviewer or staffing member to view and witness, as well."

"I still remember all the time it took me the first time I had to submit all my essential medical records for travel nursing. It was in that moment that I wanted to make sure going forward the process was as smooth as possible. I now keep paper copies in a file that I take with me on all assignments. I also have all my documents saved in one folder electronically so that if or when I need to send them this way it is easy to simply pull all the documents into an email."