Best States for Travel Nursing Assignments in Fall 2024
Best States for Travel Nursing Assignments in Fall 2024
Travel nursing is an attractive career path for new graduates and experienced nurses alike. It offers a higher income potential and the chance to explore the country. As the seasons change, it’s the perfect time to consider your next travel assignment.
This Nightingale Nurses article discusses the best locations for travel nursing assignments as Fall approaches.
What Type of Travel Nurse Are You?
Most people get into travel nursing for various reasons. They enjoy the change in routine, exposure to best practices in some of the best hospitals in the country, competitive salaries, and career development.
Working with different teams can really boost your confidence and skillsets by helping you see firsthand which methods work best for you.
When it comes to the travel part of travel nursing, there are a few different camps. Some nurses prefer to live at home and primarily travel to assignments in their own state or within a limited range. We’ll call them the “homebody travel nurses.”
The ‘Homebody’ Travel Nurse
Homebody travel nurses enjoy the freedom to “return to base” every night or at the end of each week. They may have a spouse or partner who works locally, young children still in school, or a large extended family nearby. Don’t worry, Nightingale Nurses almost certainly has great opportunities in your home state, even if it’s outside The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
The Autumn-Loving Nurse
Some travel nurses savor the crisp fall air. They relish seeing the kaleidoscope of changing leaves that New England and the Appalachian Mountains are famous for. The peppery aroma of fallen leaves mingling with fireplace smoke makes them feel happy and cozy inside. We’ve got a list of ideal travel nursing destinations for you in the next section.
The Sun-Seeking Snowbird Nurse
There’s also a segment of nurse travelers who live for the endless summer. Some grew up in warmer climates, and that’s what they’re used to. Others are snowbirds who hail from the northern U.S. and have had their fill of chilly air and icy driveways. If this sounds like you, not to worry! Skip ahead to the “Travel Nursing Locations with Extra Warmth and Sunshine” section.
Where To Travel Nurse if You Love the Fall
For our autumn-loving, pumpkin spice travel nurses — states like Maryland, New York, Vermont, and even as far south as North Carolina are ideal work locations. Nurses from warmer states like Florida, Georgia, and Alabama especially enjoy working as travel nurses in a state with crisp, cool fall weather.
Check out the section below for the specifics on travel nursing locations with autumn vibes.
Best Assignment Locations for Autumn-Loving Travel Nurses
If you want the excitement and energy of urban New York, we often have assignments in major Eastern New York cities from Manhattan to Long Island. If you’re into the changing leaves and cozy vibes, you will love travel nursing in Upstate New York. Look for nursing assignments in places like Albany, Schenectady, and Saratoga Springs.
New Jersey gets its fair share of lovely fall leaves, and there’s no shortage of fun things to do in your free time. A travel nursing assignment in New Brunswick or Jersey City puts you close enough for jaunts to NYC on your days off. Or consider nursing in Neptune, NJ if the Jersey Shore is more your speed.
Vermont is one of the most heavily forested states in the country. If you love hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, or just lovely crisp New England weather, you should consider travel nursing in Vermont. Bear in mind that Vermont has a much smaller population, so there will be fewer assignments here.
The VA/MD/DC area is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. This area has excellent hospitals and great pay for travel nurses who want to advance their careers. Virginia has lovely beaches to the east and the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. It’s also a great place to enjoy crisp, cool autumn weather without worrying about the heavy winter storms that sometimes hit New England.
Travel Nursing Locations with Extra Warmth and Sunshine
There’s also a segment of nurse travelers who live for the endless summer. Some grew up in warmer climates, and that’s what they’re used to. Others are snowbirds who hail from the northern U.S. and have had their fill of chilly air and icy driveways.
Nightingale Nursing has you covered with plenty of nursing positions in warm-weather states
Best Travel Nursing Locations for Escaping the Cold
Florida has long been a popular destination for travel nurses. Not only does it have two long coastlines blessed with beautiful, sunny beaches — it also has lots of world-class hospitals and healthcare facilities. Nightingale Nurses has travel nursing positions in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Clearwater, Orlando, and even Key West.
Texas is an enormous state with a lot going on in every corner. Divided into seven unique regions, there’s a little something for everyone here. From serene desert landscapes to the Piney Woods region of East Texas, mountains, beaches, rivers—you name it, and Texas probably has it. That includes great job opportunities for travel nursing in Texas hospitals.
Arizona is for you if you love the sun but are not a fan of humidity. Arizona is a great travel nursing destination, with a high percentage of retirees and some truly exceptional medical facilities. Why not escape the shorter days, colder nights, and winter weather to follow by travel nursing in AZ?
New Mexico Fans of the warm, dry Southwest weather, stunning rock formations, and desert vistas will love travel nursing in New Mexico. This state also has a unique cosmic energy that seems to draw people more attuned to spiritual wavelengths than the average bear. Nightingale Nurses has plenty of travel nursing assignments in NM for you to choose from.
Are You Ready to Become a Nightingale Nurse?
If you’re passionate about being a nurse and invest your heart and mind into your work — we are the travel nursing agency you’ve been looking for. Nightingale Nurses is unlike any agency you’ve worked with in the past. We see one another as members of the Nightingale family, and there’s little we won’t do to help our travel nurses thrive in their careers.
If changing agencies every year or every other year is getting old, why not try the travel nursing agency that broke the mold? We empower you to do what you love, including enjoying the adventure of travel and the career opportunities that come with it.
If you’re a cut above the ordinary like us, then we’d love to meet you!
Contact Nightingale Nurses today at 561.314.0140 or simply click this link to submit your inquiry.
