Make Your Next Travel Assignment One of These 4 Beautiful Places

Idaho is an underappreciated destination for travel nursing. The state has opportunities at top-notch facilities and many travel nurse positions offer competitive salaries, a range of benefits and additional perks like completion bonuses. Enjoy beautiful scenery with a low cost of living in cities that are some of the nation’s best kept secrets.

Meridian

The third largest city in Idaho is known for its creamery, not its potatoes. With a population of 75,092, the city has a speedway, several shopping malls that give access to designer brands and a yearly dairy festival. The cost of renting is high, but when you travel nurse you experience this Idaho gem without worrying about paying for your residence. When you balance high travel nursing salaries with low housing costs, Idaho becomes one of the best compensated opportunities available. Meridian has the second-best weather in the state with an average of 211 sunny days a year.

Eagle

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center is nationally recognized for its leadership in emergency, inpatient and diagnostic care. There are several other medical and recovery centers with high ranking facilities. Eagle has almost 20,000 residents with the highest median income and the third lowest crime rate in the state. Attend the Eagle Fun Days Festival to try Rocky Mountain Oysters, visit Eagle Island State Park or sample offerings at the Horse Ranch Vineyards.

Boise

The state capital is the most densely populated with 205,671 residents. It has amenities like fine dining and cultural venues like the Boise Art Museum. The Boise River Greenbelt sprawls for 25 miles along the river’s edge and offers an escape from the city with wildlife and hiking trails.

The Discovery Center and the Aquarium of Boise provide interactive exhibits that change regularly to enthrall visitors and residents alike. The Capital City Public Market has more than 150 vendors and covers four city blocks with fresh produce, musical performances and local artisans. In the summer, Boise has an average temperature of 73 degrees, nearly perfect for exploring this unique city.

Idaho Falls

This mid-sized city is close to Yellowstone, Grand Tetons National Park and Jackson Hole. It’s near the base of the Rocky Mountains in the Snake River Plain and offers both outdoor adventure and urban amenities. Catch the yearly rodeo or find out why Idaho Falls is legendary for its fly fishing.

Emerald City Medical Staffing has the jobs and resources to help you successfully locate opportunities across the United States. Interested in finding a nursing job in Idaho? View our open jobs now!

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