After four days of daytime classroom orientation, training, meeting and errands, I had one day to flip over to nights. Last night I worked 3p to 3a and was shadowing another travel nurse. Tonight is another orientation shift from 3p to 3a. Then on Sunday I start working and my shift will be 4p to 4a!
The core staff and other travel nurses are friendly and genuinely appreciative for one's willingness to come to Yuma and work with them. Being the only hospital for 300 miles (between Phoenix and San Diego), they have a unique mix of patients and presenting conditions, all done in a limited space. It seemed to be busy until well after midnight, then had tapered off when I left after 3a. At least there were no patients waiting in the lobby to be seen. And this is not the "busy" season. In a few months, Yuma's population will more than double due to the winter visitors!
I met another travel nurse that utilizes the same Agency that I do. Also, I ran into a travel nurse that I used to work with up in Phoenix! A familiar face! I am amazed at the camaraderie expressed so far, even on my first orientation shift. The other travel nurses are keying me in to the stores and restaurants that are open 24 hours a day, so when I get off at 4a I can still get something to eat and or run errands. Likewise getting some advice on attractions, places to go, things to see & do.
Well, time to grab something to eat and then get ready to go to work. Thanks for following!
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