When you work as a travel nurse, you know full well how often things change in your life, both personally and professionally. One of the most simple, yet notable changes you will encounter are the scrubs you wear on the job. Depending on your assignment, there could be more or less flexibility when it comes to the style and color of your scrubs. Because you need to be compliant with different policies, sometimes finding nursing scrubs for cheap is a necessity. Often, you also need to find them fast.

Here's some resources that will help you get what you need, when you need them.

Check with The Hospital and Staff Where You're Assigned.

Often, the best option for getting cheap scrubs fast is directly through the hospital or a vendor they partner with. In these cases, hospitals work with vendors to provide discounts on the color or style of scrubs the workplace prefers. In these cases, you can often get nursing scrubs for cheap in the most convenient place of all -- right where you work.

Check Local Stores

Popular discount chains are often a great source for cheap scrubs in a variety of colors and styles. Call around and see if your local Wal-Mart or Target has what you need in your size, or at least in a size where a bit of quick sewing can make the scrubs work for your assignment.

If you can't find what you need at a discount store, department will often have a selection of scrubs on clearance or on sale for prices much lower than what is typical. Medical supply stores in the area may also have what you need. If you find the price or selection is not sufficient, just get one or two sets of scrubs to start with. This will give you time to continue the search for extra scrubs at a better price.

Check Online

When you know about an assignment ahead of time, inquire about the uniform policy as soon as possible so that you have a chance to get your order in and delivered before you start. In addition to specialty stores like Tafford Uniforms or Uniform Advantage, consider ordering from Amazon and investing in their Prime program that offers free two day shipping. The selection is often very good, and you'll be able to get what you need when you need it.

There are many online stores and outlets that offer great deals on medical scrubs as well as a great selection, but do make sure to watch for shipping times and prices. It's no fun to get sticker shock on shipping, or have your order take so long to arrive that your assignment is complete before you get your uniform in the mail.

Looked for Used Uniforms (Or Sell Yours)

If your assignments aren't very long, chances are the wear and tear on your scrubs is limited, so getting brand new scrubs for every assignment might not be necessary. Online consignment stores, such as 2ndglanceuniforms.com or even eBay will often have used nursing scrubs for cheap. Even when you can't find what you need, or can't get it in time, selling your own used scrubs can help offset the cost of buying new in a different color or style.