Volume 13 Number 6 - January 18th

There are as many reasons to hit the road as a travel nurse as there are nurses. Each travel nurse assignment offers the opportunity to experience a new culture, see a new city and try new activities. The only thing you’ll worry about is how to fit it all in.

To ensure you get the most out of your traveling nurse assignments this year, make a game plan. Decide what else you want to gain from your assignment in addition to an advanced nursing career. You can plan your assignments so they coincide with what you want to achieve - whether it’s experiencing big city culture, seeing the changing seasons and more.

Here are some ways to choose your assignments this year:

1. Experience the Best of the Seasons

Your travel nurse assignment can change with the seasons. No matter what time of year you begin, just start with a location where you can experience the best of that particular season.

Best Travel Nurse Destinations for Winter: Colorado
With crisp, snowy weather, Colorado is the best place to be this winter. It has some of the top ski/snowboard resorts in the country, including Aspen and Vail. Plus, Colorado Springs and Breckenridge are both thriving communities with tons of sights and attractions.

Best Travel Nurse Destinations for Spring: Arizona
If you want to experience the country’s most breathtaking landscapes, just step outside in springtime in Arizona. The southwestern state has an earth-toned glow everywhere from Sedona to the Grand Canyon. Also, the mild, pleasant climate is the best part about spring Arizona.

Best Travel Nurse Destinations for Summer: California
California is the perfect summertime setting - with sparkling beaches, sunny weather, lively entertainment and dynamic attractions. No matter where you are in the state, summer brings gorgeous weather and tons of activities.

Best Travel Nurse Destinations for Fall: Virginia
You won’t find more stunning autumn foliage than in the New England state of Virginia. Watch the dramatic color changes of the trees as they turn a deep fall hue and make the surroundings feel like a warm and inviting blanket. Plus, when the leaves form piles on the ground, you’ll want to jump into them like when you were a kid.

2. Embrace Big City Culture

Best Travel Nurse Destinations: Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City

Think all big cities are the same? Think again. The largest cities in the country - Los Angeles, Chicago and New York City - each has a unique culture, vibe and draw for travelers. Make it your goal to see them all. With countless sights, nightlife entertainment and cuisine, you’ll never be without something to do. So break away from smaller, communities this year and head for the bright lights of the big cities.

3. See the Four Corners of the Country

Best Travel Nurse Destinations: Washington, California, Florida, Massachusetts

Get a different perspective every time you take a new travel nurse assignment. By hitting the four corners of the country in Washington, California, Florida and Massachusetts, you’ll experience new weather, personalities and lifestyles during each assignment. Each location will offers variety, which will help keep your travel nurse career exciting and vivacious.

4. Follow your Other Passions

Best Travel Nurse Destination: Wherever your passions lead you

As a travel nurse, you’re already satisfying one of your passions, but what about your other interests? With the flexible schedules and high pay rates that come along with travel nursing, you’ll have more opportunities for engaging in hobbies. If you’re a sports fans, you can arrange your assignments so they coincide with the different sports season - baseball spring training, summer PGA tour and fall football season. For the nature lover in you, plan your assignments so you can visit the top national parks and reserves across the country.

5. Find a New Community to Call Home

Best Travel Nurse Destinations: Seattle, Boston, San Diego

Travel nursing is a career that encourages exploring the country. It’s a wonderful way to expose your children to different cultures and experiences. After all, it’s not just a weekend getaway; you have the chance to be immersed in a variety of lifestyles. And with exploration, you’re bound to find a city you want to call your new home. From exciting sporting events to beautiful weather and outdoor activities - Seattle, Boston and San Diego are sure to meet all your needs when the time comes to settle down.

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Travel Nursing in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe is one of New Mexico’s largest cities - full of beauty and wonder. The city is known for its stunning architecture and multi-cultural influences. Be sure to admire the historic building designs in the Capitol Building, the San Miguel Mission and the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi. With warm summers and mild winters, it’s a great place to visit year round. If you’re an art lover, look no further than Canyon Road. It has a large collection of art galleries, and it’s a major tourist attraction. The art market in Santa Fe is the third largest in the country (after New York and Los Angeles).
Weather: High: 65, Low: 34
Population: 72,056
Nearby Cities: Los Alamos, Pecos, Taos

Hot Jobs

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Santa Barbara, California
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Tallahassee, Florida
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Riverside, California
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Oxnard, California
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Hays, Kansas
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Featured Forum Topic

Nurse and a Mom?

I need some advice. I stopped going to community college about five years ago. I left with my AS degree and had about three more classes to attend before I could apply for the nursing program. I got married and had twho children. Right now I’m in a position in my life where I think I want to go back to school but I’m scared because it’s been so long. Do you think I will have to or should I retake classes?

Also, I want to be able to still be involved in my childrens lives. If I were to become a nurse would I have the time or energy to still do things like my son’s baseball games, etc.?

Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated.

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