Fridge Organization Tips for RNs Staying in Travel Nurse Housing

Want to know a big secret that will help make your life easier and help you save money? Well, it starts with a little organization in an unexpected place…your refrigerator! In this blog post, we’ll talk about some ways you can maximize your usage of the full-sized fridge in your travel nurse housing rental. You’ll come away ready to tackle this appliance and make it work for you!

Maintenance is the key to a clean refrigerator

Decluttering is necessary to everyone’s life, but especially for traveling RNs and any frequent business travelers. The less you bring with you on a new assignment, the less you have to worry about and remember to bring next time you move! The same principle can be applied to the fridge. Why buy lots of food at the grocery store if half of it goes unused? By employing some simple organization methods, you can improve your usage of the items in the fridge and thus, save some cash!

• Corral like items together in clear plastic bins and label them. This way, you’ll be able to see what’s inside and can easily pull out the bin to grab what you’re wanting.
• Learn the anatomy of your fridge. Essentially, this means that you’ll be the most effective by placing “warmer” items like dairy products on the top shelves and “colder” items like veggies and meat towards the bottom of your fridge. The shelves on the fridge door should be reserved for condiments and any items that don’t need colder temperatures.
• Make a maintenance schedule for your fridge and stick to it. Ideally, you’d want to clean out old, expired items once a week. This reduces the chances that you’ll eat spoiled food and makes room for new leftovers. Frequent cleaning will also familiarize you with the contents of your fridge on a regular basis, so there’s less chance that you buy items at the store that you already have!
• Separate veggies and fruit. According to TasteatHome.com, some fruit produces gas that will contribute to the aging process of your veggies. You don’t want those healthy perishable items to go to waste!
• Meal plan! What better way to make the best use of the fridge in your short term rental than to prep and stash away some delicious meals ready to eat?! Take time on a day off to meal prep and you’ll thank yourself every time you reach into the fridge for a prepared lunch to take to the hospital.

Travel nurse housing with a kitchen…what could be better?!

Fast food gets boring really, really quickly. Thankfully, when you go on a nursing assignment in Shreveport LA, you can choose our fully furnished travel nurse housing solutions for your needs. Each condo for rent features an equipped kitchen including full-sized fridge, stove, microwave, Keurig, pots & pans, measuring spoons and more. In addition, rentals boast washer and dryer units and many utilities come as part of your monthly bill. We offer pet-friendly accommodations for your enjoyment as well!

Give our owner, Debi, a call today at 318-548-6156 to inquire about current availability. Or, send us a message on our Contact page. We look forward to hearing from you!

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