Private Care Services
Travel Nursing
Whether you are planning a vacation, taking a business trip, returning home after hospitalization, or relocating a loved one, SHICS can provide professional travel assistance for domestic and international destinations.
A medical condition, mobility limitation, or cognitive impairment does not always have to prevent someone from traveling. With thoughtful preparation and the appropriate level of support, a qualified nurse or caregiver can help make the journey safer, calmer, and more comfortable.
Before departure, SHICS works with the client, family, and healthcare providers to understand the traveler's health needs, prescribed care, mobility requirements, destination, and itinerary. Support is then personalized for the individual and the purpose of the trip.
Travel Support May Include
- Pretravel assessment and individualized planning.
- Airport, train-station, and terminal navigation.
- Coordination of wheelchair assistance and other accessibility services.
- Assistance with check-in, security, baggage, boarding, and transfers.
- Medication organization, reminders, or administration within the nurse's authorized scope.
- Planning medication schedules across time zones.
- Monitoring the traveler's condition and reporting significant changes.
- Mobility, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal assistance when appropriate.
- Calm redirection and reassurance for travelers with dementia or other cognitive conditions.
- Communication with family members and designated healthcare providers.
- Coordination of medical equipment, supplies, prescriptions, and accessible accommodations.
- Support during medical appointments or follow-up care at the destination.
- Assistance responding to unexpected travel disruptions or changes in routine.
When Travel Assistance May Help
Returning Home After an Injury or Hospital Stay
A nurse or caregiver can accompany someone traveling from a hospital, rehabilitation center, or temporary residence to their home or next care setting.
Business and Personal Travel
Clients managing chronic conditions, medication schedules, visual impairment, or mobility limitations can receive discreet assistance throughout a business trip or vacation.
Relocation Support
Older adults and individuals with complex health needs may benefit from professional support when moving to a family member's home, assisted living community, or another care setting.
Traveling With Cognitive Impairment
Changes in environment and routine can be difficult for someone living with dementia. An experienced caregiver can offer structure, reassurance, redirection, and familiar routines throughout the journey.
Vacations and Family Occasions
Travel support can help clients continue enjoying vacations, reunions, weddings, graduations, and other meaningful experiences while receiving assistance with daily care needs.
At SHICS, we believe that age, disability, or a health condition should not automatically end a person's ability to travel, work, celebrate, or remain connected to the people and places they value. Whether the journey is joyful, necessary, or part of a major life transition, our goal is to help each client reach the destination safely, comfortably, and with dignity.
Domestic and international services are subject to clinical assessment, staff availability, travel requirements, airline policies, destination regulations, professional licensing rules, and medical clearance when applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Travel Nursing
Can SHICS provide nursing support for international travel?
Yes. SHICS travel nurses are experienced in supporting clients on both domestic and international trips. Pre-travel planning includes medication logistics, medical equipment transport, emergency response preparation, and coordination with healthcare providers at the destination.
What medical conditions can be managed during travel?
SHICS travel nurses can support clients with a wide range of conditions including cardiac conditions, respiratory needs, neurological conditions, post-surgical recovery, and complex medication regimens. Each trip is assessed individually to ensure the right level of clinical support is in place.
How far in advance should I arrange travel nursing?
We recommend contacting SHICS at least two to four weeks before your planned travel date to allow adequate time for pre-travel assessment, care planning, and logistics coordination. For complex international trips, more lead time is beneficial. Contact us as early as possible to discuss your plans.
Travel Nursing Based in Greater Boston — Serving Clients Nationwide and Internationally
SHICS travel nursing is based in Reading, MA and serves clients throughout Greater Boston, MetroWest MA, North Shore MA, and Merrimack Valley MA — with travel support available for domestic and international destinations. Request a consultation or call ((877) 807-4427.
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