Whether you’ve spent the winter bundled and blustered and are ready for some sun or in a warm city without the distinct shift of the seasons, yearning for a breeze, Blu Med has you covered.
Healthcare travelers get to see the country through a lot of different lenses. Whether you’ve spent the winter bundled and blustered and are ready for some sun or in a warm city without the distinct shift of the seasons, yearning for a breeze, we’ve got you. Here are five states that will excite any traveler looking for their next blossoming adventure.
Oregon
Oregon is an outdoorsperson’s paradise. If you’ve spent your winter indoors, this state will reward you with natural splendor.
Spring in Oregon hosts many flower festivities, including the tulip, daffodil, and Portland’s rose festivals between March and May. There are also waterfall tours, hot springs, and a plethora of hiking and biking trails to experience. Want a day out a bit more on the beaten path? Explore the Fruit Loop, a 35-mile scenic drive that passes 27 orchards, wineries, cideries, and other farmland— including a lovely view of Mount Hood.
A typical travel assignment in Oregon can pay around $2,720 per week, depending on experience, specialty, and facility.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a bustling hub of art, food, and history. The lively cities can make every day an opportunity to wriggle out of a winter slump. Boston is also home to Fenway Park, which, sports fan or not, makes for quite the experience in the springtime. The state is also a prime spot for whale watching in April. In fact, Massachusetts is one of the top 10 whale-watching spots in the world. If you want to stay on land, the capes and coves are made for beautiful hiking and biking trips punctuated by sweeping views.
A typical travel assignment in Massachusetts can pay around $2,838 per week, depending on experience, specialty, and facility.
Georgia
Georgia’s beautiful year-round, but especially so in spring. The season is full of festivals, like the famous International Cherry Festival. It also showcases several big food festivals to celebrate the season’s treats like strawberries, Vidalia onions, wine, and, of course, there are multiple peach festivals. However, these typically start in the late spring or early summer. Even better, spring is prime berry-picking time in Georgia. Across the state, there are several farms where you can pick your bushel of fresh strawberries or blueberries.
As for job opportunities, Georgia is home to more than 175 hospitals, perfect for anyone looking to grow their skillsets.
A typical travel assignment in Georgia pays roughly between $2,000 and $4,000 per week, depending on experience, specialty, and facility.
Washington
Travel nurse jobs in Washington offer nurses the chance to take in culture at many festivals, fairs, and concerts, hike in the beautiful Cascade Mountains or snap photos of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in April. One of our favorite events? The Ale Fest is hosted in the Bavarian town of Leavenworth!
There are a few other unexpected benefits to working in Washington. The salary for travel nurses is one of the highest in the country, with an average of $2,671 per week. That’s nearly 10% higher than the national average for travel nurses. And with no state income tax, you can keep more of your hard-earned money.
New York
For those nurses who want to be where it’s always happening, travel nurse jobs in New York City mean the annual Tribeca Film Festival, world-famous auto show, and Easter Parade— plus your pick of food trucks, street fairs, and patio dining.
Outside of the big city, travelers might still be able to take in some late-season skiing or participate in a Maple Weekend, where you can celebrate New York’s maple syrup industry and eat pancakes world-class syrup. When it warms up a little more, consider a trip to the Lilac Festival in Rochester, the Buffalo Wine Festival in April, or explore some castles in the countryside!
A typical travel assignment in New York can pay between $2,000 and $4,000 per week, depending on experience, specialty, and facility.
Missouri
The “Show Me State” does not disappoint in springtime and is not something to miss out on.
St. Louis and Kansas City are the big two if you’re into great dining, sports, museums, music, and much more, but Midwestern charm and scenery abound statewide in Missouri. The state also has great amusement parks, more than 6,400 caves to explore, gorgeous state parks, and the famous Lake of the Ozarks!
A typical travel assignment in Missouri can pay around $2,195 per week, depending on experience, specialty, and facility.
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