As temperatures cool and the holiday season heats up, there are so many amazing places to venture to for your 2017/2018 winter wonderland!
Whether you seek a home for the holidays or a new start come January 2018, you should start your job search now. Many Travelers take time off around the holidays, so there’s always a mad rush to find a new travel job in early January. The smart move is to steer clear of the rush and increased competition by securing your winter job now.
To help inspire your search, here are 8 wonderful winter locations for Travel Nursing jobs!
Florida
Florida is full of fun and excellent Travel Nurse jobs! With the sunniest winter climate in the nation’s east and the highest January temps in the country, this is a great place to land if you’re just not that into the whole winter thing. The Sunshine State has it all — gorgeous beaches, toasty temps, and tons to do and see. Explore Epcot, the Everglades, Dry Tortugas National Park, Disney World, the Florida Keys, Kennedy Space Center, Islands of Adventure, Miami Beach, and so much more. Orange you glad you’re a Travel Nurse, so you can go explore Florida this winter?!
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California
Cali is king when in comes to Travel Nursing. The Golden State always has lots of great California Travel Nurse opportunities due to its ahead-of-the-curve staffing laws. Plus, it’s a gorgeous, diverse place that many Travelers quite enjoy calling their home for a few months at a time. From geography to activities, California really has wide range of options. From skiing, surfing, and climbing to shopping, spas, and wine tastings, this state is a true crowd-pleaser. Learn more about this magnificent state in our California State Spotlight.
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Georgia
If Georgia’s on your mind, I like the way you think! The Peach State is another place where Travel Nurse jobs are lucrative and many. Its mild climate makes it a fabulous choice for winter, and there’s tons to do is this state that’s simply chock-full of history, natural beauty, sporting events, theme parks, outdoors activities, and scrumptious southern food. From beaches to swamplands to mountaintops, Georgia has something for every Traveler and it’s always a hit! Learn more about the sweet Peach State in our Georgia State Spotlight.
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Texas
They say everything’s bigger and better in Texas — and many Travel Nurses know this to be true! From Travel Nursing job opportunities to activities for your days off, Texas is a pretty great place to be. The temps in winter typically stay pretty warm, so if winter’s not your thing, Texas just might be! Don’t forget The Alamo — not to mention wonderfully weird Austin, the San Antonio boardwalk, Houston Space Center, Padre Island, and hoppin’ urban spots like Houston and Dallas. Shopping, pro sports, museums, history, and dining are all on point in this great state as well!
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New York
Winter is a fine time for Travelers to take a bite out of the Big Apple! From world-class cities to idyllic small towns, concrete jungles to Finger Lakes, New York is a great destination — particularly for those who enjoy winter and may be vying for a White Christmas! With the Rockefeller Christmas Tree, holiday festivals and markets aplenty, Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular, ice skating in Bryant Park Winter Village, and more, New York is a lovely place to embrace the season, get cozy, and make merry. And I probably don’t have to tell you that New York is packed with exciting sightseeing, culture, world-class theater, dining, shopping, sports, and pretty much anything else you could ever want to do. Click here to learn more about The Empire State in our New York State Spotlight.
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Massachusetts
Much like New York, Massachusetts is an absolutely idyllic place to spend the winter season. The Bay State is also home to some of the nation’s top healthcare facilities, so there are always tons of Travel Nurse jobs at great facilities where you can expand your skills and enhance your resume. And when you’re off the clock, Massachusetts is a true charmer with its abundance of delicious food, incredible historical sites, and breathtaking natural beauty. In the famed capital city of Boston, you’ll be very busy with so many spots to check out, like the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, Boston Common & Public Garden, and New England Aquarium, as well as quirkier spots like the original Cheers and Boston Mapparium. Architecture and history buffs will be in heaven here! Learn more about magnificent Massachusetts in our Massachusetts State Spotlight.
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North Carolina
From the majestic mountains in the west to the beautiful beaches in the east, North Carolina is a diverse, beautiful state — and a wonderful choice for your next Travel Nursing adventure. From scenic spins on the Blue Ridge Parkway to endless U.S. and Native American historical sites, there’s plenty to do and see statewide. The Appalachian Mountains are a breathtaking sight, which many Travelers flock too, and there are tons of other chances for outdoor fun in this state that stays pretty mild through winter. The more urban-inclined will be right at home in one of the state’s larger cities, which have tons of culture, sightseeing, sporting events, and so much more. And, in addition to drinking in the southern hospitality, you’ll love to gobble up the delicious southern food! Learn more about the great state of North Carolina in our North Carolina State Spotlight.
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Arizona
The Grand Canyon State is a popular destination for wintertime Travel Nursing due to its abundant natural beauty, mild winters, and awesome job opportunities. One of the nation’s most marvelous sights, The Grand Canyon, is a huge draw year-round, and there are plenty of other gorgeous sights to see and exciting things to do in this southwestern state. Check out Horseshoe Bend, Cathedral Rock, Red Rock Scenic Canyon, Desert Boatanical Garden, and, even though it does remain mild in winter, Arizona offers skiers plenty to do in the snowy peaks of Flagstaff’s Snowbowl.
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