Best Places to Travel Nurse: Fall Edition
Fall is a season of new beginnings (cozy sweaters, a new school year, pumpkin spice!). Let's start planning for your awesome Autumn travel nursing job.
If you've been travel nursing for a while, then you know that travel opportunities start to ramp up in the fall. More
positions open up, and locations that may have gone quiet in the summer months suddenly need more travelers.
Why Fall Brings Increased Demand for Travel Nurses
- Increased patient admissions - some of the influx is seasonal, with Northerners flocking to warmer states for the colder months. Plus, a significant number of patients put off medical appointments until the fun of summer is over, then head back in for their elective procedures.
- Annual rise in seasonal illnesses, such as the flu
- It's holiday time! Permanent staff schedules time off during the fall and winter holidays. In addition, some university-affiliated hospitals need more staff as the Fall semester starts.
Where do travel nurses go in the Fall? To help you decide, American Traveler has picked five terrific locations for
Autumn travel nursing. Whether you want to take in the vibrant foliage of Massachusetts, explore the rugged landscapes
of Maine, bask in the California sunshine, or experience the easy charm of North Carolina, these are some of the best
places to be a nurse -- and a traveler!
Massachusetts Travel Nursing Jobs
Massachusetts is the essence of East Coast autumnal splendor, featuring tree-covered hills in blazing reds and yellows
-- and cool temperatures. Remember to pack your cozy sweaters and maybe a fetching hat and scarf combo. Travel nursing
jobs in Massachusetts give you access to assignments in world-renowned healthcare facilities and impactful career
growth.
When you're off shift, there are a couple of "must-do's": Boston's Freedom Trail, a day trip to savor the seaside appeal
of Cape Cod or Martha's Vineyard, and let's not forget the museums and literary landmarks of the Berkshires. You'll be
picking apples right off the tree and pumpkins galore.
If high travel RN pay is at the top of your list, then a
travel nursing job in Massachusetts will do the trick. According to
Ziprecruiter, Massachusetts is
in the top ten for average travel nurse salary by state.
Best cities for travel nursing in Massachusetts: Boston, Salem,
Springfield
Maine Travel Nursing Jobs
Look up "leaf peeping" in the dictionary, and you'll find a picture of Maine in October. The air is crisp and clean, and
the New England vistas are eye-popping. Take a camera and be sure to post!
You'll find lively cities throughout Maine -- home to many highly-regarded healthcare facilities -- but you'll never be
far from the quiet virtues of the countryside. When your shift is over, you can tour historic lighthouses, select your
own fresh lobster, or just hop on a rental bike with a basket and imagine you're in an episode of "Murder She Wrote".
Best cities for travel nursing jobs in Maine: Bangor,
Portland
North Carolina Travel Nursing Jobs
Northeastern weather not your thing? NC temps often reach up into the 70s in October. Do consider a leisurely (and
twisty) drive through the Blue Ridge mountains. Or a day trip to seaside spots like the Outer Banks.
Travel nursing jobs in North Carolina connect you to the state's thriving medical
industry, with Charlotte/Raleigh/Durham being a notable healthcare hub.
Best cities for travel nursing in NC: Charlotte,
Wilmington
California Travel Nursing Jobs
Travel nursing jobs in California are almost like visiting several different states. You
might choose one of the warmer cities along the southern coast. Or the striking desert climate of Palm Springs. Fall in
California is particularly appealing, not too hot and the humidity is dropping. If you're done with city life, take a
spin out to Joshua Tree; it's a place you'll never forget.
California is immense -- and is home to the largest healthcare industry in the fifty states. There are numerous
world-class medical facilities in California that will make an impressive add to your travel resume. The average travel
nurse pay here is typically above the national rate. Be aware that RN licensing in California can be a time-consuming
process, so you may want to build some extra time into securing a travel position here. Still, having that CA license is
a real asset. Opens up so many lucrative opportunities.
Best cities for travel nursing in California: Los Angeles,
San Diego
Oklahoma Travel Nursing Jobs
A travel nursing job in Oklahoma may not spring immediately to mind when it comes to a
September-November assignment, but our travelers love it here! Oklahoma's mild weather allows travelers to gawp at the
gorgeous autumn landscape, hike, fish, or simply take a leisurely stroll through one of the state's many parks.
Oklahoma has a growing population, and the demand for healthcare travelers is increasing. You're going to click with the
locals here: friendly, down-to-earth and eager to show you the best their hometowns have to offer.
Best cities for travel nursing in Oklahoma: Oklahoma City, Tulsa
When to Start Your Search
A Fall travel nurse assignment offers a unique blend of professional and personal benefits. While many job-seeking
travelers allow several weeks to secure their ideal assignment (smart!), if you've got your documentation, references,
and credentialing in order -- and the stars align -- you could be on your way to a great assignment in far less time.
Your American Traveler recruiter is eager to help you along the way to any destination, in addition to those highlighted
here. Pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable adventure this season!
Last Modified On: Aug 01, 2024
The next stop on your travel journey awaits.
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