Though this can definitely be an unfortunate situation, there are ways you can cope with a not-so-great hospital staff so your assignment goes smoothly and you grow as a professional in the process. 

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  If you&rsquo;re an active travel nurse, chances are you&rsquo;ve experienced
  an unwelcoming or inflexible hospital staff at some point during your career.
  When this happens, it can be easy to get discouraged and feel down during your
  assignment. Though this can definitely be an unfortunate situation, there are
  ways you can cope with a not-so-great hospital staff so your assignment goes
  smoothly and you grow as a professional in the process.&nbsp;
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<h2>Three Ways to Effectively Deal with a Tough Hospital Staff</h2>

<h3>Remember the Job is Temporary</h3>

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  The beauty about travel nursing is that your assignment won&#39;t last
  forever. Therefore, if you&rsquo;re having a tough time getting along with a
  particular hospital staff, remember that you&rsquo;ll be working at a new
  location in no time.
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  However, if you find your teammates are acting exceptionally unfriendly or
  rude, it&rsquo;s best to address your concerns about their attitudes directly
  with them rather than harbor feelings of discontent.&nbsp;
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<h3>Adopt New Hospital Practices</h3>

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  It&rsquo;s important to remember that each new hospital setting will have its
  own set of procedures and practices among staff. Despite how others may treat
  you, make every effort to adopt the staff&rsquo;s specific practices &ndash;
  even if it seems impossible to get along with your teammates! When you adapt
  to the staff&rsquo;s way of doing things, you may find it easier to mesh with
  the team and hopefully connect with others on a professional level. Plus,
  adaptability will make you better prepared for work situations in the future
  that may be similar in nature.
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<h3>Document Harassment</h3>

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  If you&rsquo;ve taken steps to directly address concerns with your team and
  the behaviors of the staff are preventing you from doing your job, you will be
  left with no choice but to document your experience and file a formal
  complaint to upper management. A staff that is preventing you from providing
  high-quality patient care should be reported so future travel nurses at the
  site won&rsquo;t have to endure the same treatment.
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  A travel assignment with an unwelcoming hospital staff can be an unpleasant
  experience, but will give you a thick skin if you ever have this type of
  assignment again. Remember that providing high-quality patient care should
  always be your top priority, so try not to take things too personally on the
  job!
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  <a href="/sites/ccn/about-us">Cross Country Nurses</a>&nbsp;help you find the
  best opportunities. Contact our team for more information or browse this
  week&rsquo;s top positions.
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Tough Crowd at Work? Here's How to Cope With an Unwelcoming Hospital Staff