When many people hear that Seattle’s nickname is “the Emerald City,” their minds may wander to thoughts of The Wizard of Oz or possibly assume that emerald mines exist in the area. If your work as a travelling nurse takes you to Seattle, you might wonder yourself about the origins of this nickname. Origins of…
The local community of Portland, OR is extremely proud of the area’s reputation as a weird and wonderful place to live and visit. If working as a travelling nurse takes you to Portland, you should keep an eye out for many strange and exciting things to see in the area. Portland’s Unofficial Motto Is “Keep…
Florence, OR is one of the most beautiful beach towns on the Oregon coast. If your work assignments as a travelling nurse take you to the Florence area, you’re probably wondering about the best ways to spend your days off. Florence is one of the best places to live and work if you love the…
Arizona is known for having some of the hottest weather in the country. While working as a travelling nurse, your career could take you to the Chandler, AZ area, and you should have some idea of what to expect when it comes to managing the local weather and beating the notorious Arizona heat. Average Annual…
One of the best parts of working as a travelling nurse is the ability to take in new local cultures, meet new friends all over the country, and experience life as a local in many different places across America. If your professional travels take you to the Mesa, AZ area, you’re sure to find plenty…
Roseburg, OR is a fantastic place to live and work. If your assignments as a travelling nurse take you to the Roseburg, OR area, you’re sure to enjoy your time there thanks to the welcoming local community and fantastic climate. If you’re a history buff, the Roseburg area has an interesting history. Roseburg Was Considered…
Travelling nurses have the opportunity to live in many different places throughout their careers. If your work-related travels take you to Phoenix, you have a lot of fun activities to look forward to. It’s always a great idea to spend some of your free time getting to know each new area and making new friends,…
Few cities are as rich in history and fun trivia as Montana’s state capital, Helena, and many people don’t even realize it’s the capital! Montana is an interesting state, ranking fourth in physical size but 44th in total population with just over one million residents, but don’t let the vast open country fool you into…
Spokane is a great place to see, but it is also less expensive than Seattle by about 100%. The good news is that it’s just as beautiful. If your next nursing assignment takes you to the Spokane region, you may want to take some time to explore the natural beauty of the area and consider…
Seattle, WA’s weather often gets a bad rap in movies and music about being too overcast or rainy, but it has some of the most temperate weather patterns and temps in the whole country. If you’ve never been to the Seattle area and your next assignment will take you there, you should separate myth from…