Every year during Nurse’s Week, we pause to celebrate the incredible individuals who make up one of the most vital roles in healthcare: nurses.
National Nurses Week is a time-honored tradition that recognizes the dedication, skill, and compassion nurses bring to their work every single day. It’s more than a celebration, it’s a moment of reflection and appreciation for a profession that demands both heart and resilience.
A Legacy Rooted in Compassion
The origins of Nurses Week date back to 1954, marking the 100th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s pioneering work during the Crimean War. However, it wasn’t until 1994 that the American Nurses Association officially designated May 6-12 as National Nurses Week, culminating on Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
Since then, it has become a nationwide opportunity to recognize the critical role nurses play in shaping the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. From hospitals and long-term care facilities to home health and travel assignments, nurses are often the steady hands and calming voices guiding patients through their most vulnerable moments.
What Makes Nurses Exceptional
Nurses wear many hates: advocate, caregiver, educator, problem-solver, and oftentimes emotional anchor. The role demands not only clinical expertise but also deep empathy and the ability to think on your feet. Nurses work long hours, navigate complex patient needs, and adapt to ever-changing conditions, and do it all with compassion.
Whether it’s checking vitals during an overnight shift, education patients on treatment plans, or traveling across the country to fill critical gaps in care, nurses bring dedication and professionalism to every setting. They are collaborators, leaders, and trusted allies in healthcare — often going above and beyond without asking for recognition.
So during this week, and always, we want to say: thank you. Thank you for choosing this path. For staying the course. For being there when it matters most.
How CrossMed is Celebrating You
This Nurses Week, we’ve lined up a few ways to show our appreciation for the amazing nurses we work with. Make sure to check your email if you’re a current nurse traveler with us as we want to send you a special gift.
We’ll be posting daily giveaways and messages of appreciation throughout the week! As well as spotlighting some amazing nurses along the way.
Nurses Week Discounts You Deserve
- Figs 20% off scrubs
- Adidas 30% off sitewide
- Brooklyn Bedding 30% off
- Yeti 20% off
- Therabody Up to 20% off
- Nike 10% off
- Crocs 15% off
- HelloFresh 15% off
Most discounts require verification through ID.me or SheerID —have your credentials ready!
Lights, Camera, Nurseflix!
We couldn’t let Nurses Week pass without a little fun. So this year, we’re putting a playful spin on it with our “Nurseflix” theme. You’ve already got the heart of a hero and the stamina of a lead character—so why not add a little popcorn and comfort to the mix?
From all of us at CrossMed, thank you for the care, courage, and commitment you bring to every shift. Nurses Week is your time, but your impact lasts far beyond this week.
Ready to cure the next episode? From shift to shift, across the map—we’re with you.