How long is too long to travel?

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Hi everyone,

So I actually just signed up on this site today and I had no idea how resourceful it is! Bare with me...I know this may be an odd question but how long do you guys think is too long to continue travel nursing? I have been on a few assignments so far and I can't even imagine quitting! I just wonder if it is too much on your body or too much mentally to keep moving around so much. My friend has been doing it for almost 10 years and isn't burnt out yet....is that a norm?

Soliloquy, some of politics like issues with management or other staff usually roll off my back because in the back of my mind I know I can leave. I remember as staff being more frustrated with management and not feeling as appreciated. I just feel more independent as a traveler. I guess because we aren't as committed it's easier not to stress over certain things. And we don't have to worry about staff meetings, shared governance, joining various committees, taking charge, being on call, not getting vacation requests - we just put it in our contract, precepting new staff all the time, etc.. We can just do what most nurses enjoy, which is patient care.

Oh I see. Somehow I always thought that these things manifest ten fold as a traveler (especially with management). I didn't realize they decreased.

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