Arriving somewhere new, after a long drive or a flight, always feels a little strange. The streets are unfamiliar, your accommodation is quiet, and you’re yet to find a decent coffee. It’s part of the adventure of travel nurse positions, and it passes sooner than you think.
Your first travel nursing placement is an exciting step, and it can feel like a big decision too. Do you stay close to the comforts of a city, chase sunrise walks along the coast, or head inland to a close-knit country community?
Nursing and midwifery ask a lot of you. Long shifts, early starts, night rosters and the emotional weight of caring for people on their hardest days can leave you with very little energy for yourself.
Some nursing careers are measured in years, but Robyn’s spans continents. Born in Africa, she built her professional life in critical care in the UK before settling in New Zealand with her family, where she has lived for the past 17 years.




