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The Travel Nurse 2022

★ 7.3/10 · 3 votes Drama 2 seasons · 17 eps Ended
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What is The Travel Nurse?

The Travel Nurse is a Japanese drama series that premiered in 2022. The show follows Nasuda Ayumi, a young travel nurse who initially makes a poor impression after returning to Japan from the United States.

Type
TV series
Year
2022
Status
Ended
Episodes
17
Runtime
53 minutes
First aired
Oct 20, 2022
Last aired
Dec 19, 2024
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
tv asahi
Genres
Drama
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Overview

The Travel Nurse is a Japanese drama series that premiered in 2022. The show follows Nasuda Ayumi, a young travel nurse who initially makes a poor impression after returning to Japan from the United States. While he had worked as an excellent nurse practitioner in the U.S., possessing the qualifications to perform certain medical procedures and assist surgeons, his return coincides with a health‑care environment where nurse practitioners are little known and nurses are expected to follow doctors’ orders. Ayumi takes a position at Amano General Medical Centre, where he meets the enigmatic and legendary nurse Kuki Shizuka. Shizuka, whose

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“A skilled nurse practitioner returns to Japan and faces a rigid medical hierarchy alongside a mysterious partner.”

Reasons to watch
  • explores the nurse practitioner role
  • features a unique mentor dynamic
Keep in mind
  • highlights cultural workplace friction

Watch it if you enjoy medical dramas that focus on the evolving professional boundaries between nurses and doctors.

The series contains depictions of hospital environments and workplace dynamics.

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Season 1 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 9 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who is the protagonist?

The protagonist is Nasuda Ayumi, a young travel nurse with experience as a nurse practitioner in the US.

Where does the show take place?

The series is set at the Amano General Medical Centre in Japan.

Who is Kuki Shizuka?

Kuki Shizuka is a mysterious, legendary nurse who becomes Ayumi's partner.

What is the central conflict?

Ayumi struggles with the differences between the medical systems in the US and Japan, where nurses have fewer responsibilities.

What are Ayumi's qualifications?

Ayumi is qualified to perform specific medical procedures and assist doctors during surgical operations.