While the modern world wishes it wasn't so, a cell phone can be out of a service area, and the batteries can die. If a nurse doesn't subscribe to a national car towing service or isn't lucky enough to break down on a well-traveled road, she may be stuck in the boonies for a while.
A safety-conscious nurse may wish to include a road safety kit in her vehicle in case of emergencies. A traveling nurse can put a lot of miles on her tires traveling to and from assignments, and a kit could make the difference between a few hours' delay or losing a day.
The kit should include a variety of items. For personal safety, include a compact first aid kit filled with gauze, bandages, ointment, blankets, light pain medication, an anti-inflammatory cream and cleaning solution. Replace a small kit of bottled water and pressure sealed snack items such as granola bars and nut mixes monthly.
Car maintenance items to include are jumper cables (instructions are taped to the cables or in every car owner's manual), roadside flares, flashlight and batteries, pliers, both Philips and flat-tipped screwdrivers, a tire pressure gauge, a pocket knife, fuses and extra oil and windshield washer fluid.