Summertime means more daylight hours to get out and about on days off or when you’re not on duty. Depending on your locum tenens assignment location, your free time could be filled with trips to the beach or exploring local recreational highlights.
Then again, maybe the idea of relaxing poolside back at the apartment complex appeals to you most. Regardless of which downtime activity you engage in, there’s bound to be a high-tech gizmo designed to enhance it.
In fact, here, we’ve spotlighted a few of the hottest gadgets that are perfect to pack along for summertime locum tenens jobs.
Whether you’re riding the wave of a lifetime, climbing a mountain, or bicycling through town, this wearable camera records the experience from your personal perspective. The latest model provides ultra high-resolution images and a variety of features, including a 30 frames-per-second speed setting, after-dark exposure options, and time-lapse photography (perfect for filming gorgeous summer sunsets). It also has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth so you can share your images right away.
Oftentimes, locum tenens contracts take you to rural communities where cell towers are more sparsely spaced. While that doesn’t mean no cell service, it can mean zapping batteries faster than usual. Recharge with a Tech Armor battery. The portable charger quickly powers up smartphones, tablets, gaming devices, and Bluetooth technology from anywhere. Plus, it’s about the size of a hockey puck, so it’s easy to bring it along for hikes, bike rides, or even camping.
Where doesn’t your cell phone go with you, especially if you’re on call? Of course, you want it nearby, even when kicking back on the beach or lounging by the pool. But if tiny grains of sand get wedged inside or a few drops of chlorinated water splash onto its touch-screen surface, then your device could be done. LifeProof phone cases not only protect your cell from dirt and water, but also cushion it from shocks. And a well-protected phone on assignment means you stay connected with home and your Weatherby Healthcare consultant.
If you like to decompress after a shift with a run in the warm evening summer temps, try on RunPhones—a sister product to SleepPhones, which were invented by a doctor and her video game-developer husband. The headband houses lightweight speakers that sit snugly above your ears while the material wicks moisture away from your skin. The RunPhones plug into any standard headphone jack.
Now, here are a few more cool gadgets to take with you on locum tenens assignments any time of the year.
This wireless speaker stands less than seven inches tall and weighs in at a smidge more than four pounds. That makes it an ideal size to stash in a suitcase or carryon. The Sonos Play:1 plays back songs from a personal music library or tunes into Internet radio, like Pandora or Spotify. Operate it with a smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
Never enough USB ports or too many separate chargers to pack for locum tenens assignments? Just plug your iPhone or iPad into this device that plugs either directly into a wall outlet or piggyback it to a MacBook Pro laptop power adaptor.
This tiny gadget is not only perfectly sized for airplane trays or small work surfaces, but it also puts plenty of power at your fingertips. The Swiftpoint GTTM Mouse features a pen-like grasp, but feels like you’re using a touch screen. It’s compatible with Windows, Android, and Mac.
MiFi Hotspots
Don’t be caught in a Wi-Fi desert or unnecessarily risk exposing your data while on the road. Instead, invest in a MiFi mobile hotspot to hook you up with a more dedicated Internet connection while away from home. Both Verizon and T-Mobile have travel-friendly devices, and the Novatel MiFi Liberate taps into AT&T networks.
