American College of Sports Medicine released their new list of America’s fittest cities.  The list is based upon several variables of the population that include smoking, obesity, physical activity, diet and disease and on community resources which include public spaces, farmers’ markets and crime rates.

As this year’s National Nurse Week motto is “Building a Healthy America”, travel nurses and per diem nurses should look into assignments at the locations below.  Placing yourself in an environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle is key to enabling your personal health goals.  Travel nursing to these destinations is a perfect way to ensure you have the resources and the perfect setting to help you achieve wellness, adventure and happiness.

1. Washington, D.C.
2. Minneapolis-St. Paul
3. Denver
4. Boston
5. San Francisco
6. Seattle
7. Portland
8. San Diego
9. Austin, Texas
10. Virginia Beach, Va.
11. Hartford, Conn.
12. Sacramento, Calif.
13. San Jose, Calif.
14. Cincinnati
15. Atlanta
16. Pittsburgh
17. Milwaukee, Wis.
18. Buffalo, N.Y.
19. Baltimore
20. Raleigh, N.C.