As you’re making plans, you’ll want to consider all your options and make sure you have established your main priorities for the trip, from both a personal and professional standpoint. 

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  If you&rsquo;re preparing for your first travel nursing assignment, you may
  have some questions about whether it&rsquo;s appropriate to bring along a
  friend on your journey.
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  As you&rsquo;re making plans, you&rsquo;ll want to consider all your options
  and make sure you have established your main priorities for the trip, from
  both a personal and professional standpoint.
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  While it may be fun to have a friend with you in a new city, it&rsquo;s
  important to remember that you&rsquo;ll be working a full-time position during
  your stay. Therefore, if your friend does not have a job of their own, he or
  she may very easily get bored or feel lonely while you&rsquo;re working your
  shifts. Furthermore, having a friend with you may cause a distraction away
  from your work responsibilities, such as arriving on time or getting enough
  rest. Even though a certain amount of fun and socializing is good for work
  life balance, your central focus during a travel nursing assignment should be
  your performance on the job.
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  <strong>Related Content:</strong>&nbsp;<a
    href="/sites/ccn/blogs/avoid-burnout-as-a-travel-nurse-in-a-new-city"
    >How to Avoid Burnout When You&#39;re in a New City, Working New Hours and
    Have A LOT to See</a
  >
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  However, with that being said, your specific travel circumstances may be
  feasible for bringing along a friend or another travel nurse who tagged along
  becuase of our incredible
  <a href="/sites/ccn/refer-a-friend">referral rewards program</a>. As you
  <a href="/sites/ccn/blogs/cross-country-housing-process"
    >look for travel housing</a
  >, a friend looking for a short-term getaway may be a great roommate during
  your travels. It can be comforting to live with somebody you know while away
  from home. You&rsquo;ll also have the opportunity to create fun memories and
  experience a new part of the country with someone by your side.
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  Most notably, if safety is a concern, you may find that having a friend with
  you can create a sense of security during your stay. It&rsquo;s always helpful
  to have a friend who can help you
  <a href="/sites/ccn/blog/research-location-before-traveling"
    >navigate an unfamiliar city</a
  >
  and get your bearings. You&rsquo;ll also feel more secure in your living
  conditions when you share a space with a friend whom you can trust.
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  It&rsquo;s important to remember that each travel nursing situation is
  different for everyone. If you&rsquo;re preparing for a travel nursing
  assignment, consider the pros and cons of bringing a friend along and make the
  best choice for you!
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  Let the talent acquisition specialists at Cross Country Nurses&nbsp;help you
  land exciting new travel nursing assignments.
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The Pros and Cons of Bringing a Friend on a Travel Nurse Assignment