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7 Best Travel Nurse Cities for Spring Fling Assignments

If you're ready to take on a new travel nursing assignment, there are plenty of great destinations to consider this spring. Here are some of the best travel nurse cities to visit, offering exciting professional opportunities and unique travel adventures.

Portland

Ranked as the eighth-best city to live in by U.S. News, Portland boasts urban amenities and easy access to nature. Plan your travels for springtime and head to the Portland Rose Festival, the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and the quirky UFO Festival. On your days off, you can stretch your legs on spring hikes or enjoy a rejuvenating soak in a nearby hot spring. Travel RNs are in high demand in a variety of specialties, making this Oregon destination one of the best travel nurse cities. A typical travel assignment pays between $1,200 and $1,800 per week, depending on experience, specialty and facility.

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Charleston

This southern city brims with hospitality, with vibrant events such as the Festival of Houses and Gardens in March, the Lowcountry Cajun Festival in April and the Spoleto Festival of the Performing Arts in May. You can take in Charleston's natural beauty while kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing or strolling the Battery promenade. Quick getaways to Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island are great options for day trips.

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Washington, DC

The nation's capital welcomes spring with the three-week-long National Cherry Blossom Festival in April. Tourists flock to DC for this event, and travel nurses have a special advantage. A 13-week assignment gives you lots of time to take in festivities alongside the crowds and still explore the Smithsonian museums and famous landmarks when the tourists have gone home. Travel nurses here can expect to earn between $1,300 and $1,900 per week, depending on experience.

New Orleans

The Big Easy earns a spot as one of the best travel nurse cities in spring, boasting warm weather that's perfect for exploring cobblestone streets, farmers markets and serene parks, all while you sample beignets and po'boys. In April, the historic center of New Orleans comes alive with music and entertainment during the French Quarter Festival, followed by the star-studded lineup of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Travel nurses can typically earn between $1,200 and $1,500 per week while living in one of the nation's 20 most affordable states.

Anchorage

Spring is an ideal time for an Alaskan adventure because the weather is warming up and the summer crowds haven't arrived. You can usually see the Northern Lights until April and migrating grey whales along the coast until May. Keep an eye out for bears, caribou and other wildlife and have some fun at the Alyeska Spring Carnival and Slush Cup near Anchorage. In June, you can strap on crampons and head to the glaciers with an experienced guide. Travel nurses are always in demand in Alaska and can often earn between $1,200 and $1,800 per week, depending on experience.

Louisville

Kentucky's largest city is an often overlooked destination. Even if you've never watched a horse race, you can sip a mint julep and revel in the famous Kentucky Derby. There's lots to do in Louisville, including learning about making whiskey at the distilleries, taking a cruise on the Ohio River, visiting the Muhammad Ali Center and touring the Louisville Slugger factory. Be sure to fit in a day trip to Mammoth Cave National Park and Red River Gorge. This fun travel nursing destination can also make sense financially because Kentucky is the country's 13th most affordable state. Spending less money on expenses means more for your travel adventures.

New York City

This popular destination consistently ranks as one of the best travel nurse cities to visit, attracting crowds to its Broadway shows, world-class museums and iconic landmarks. Travel RNs on a springtime assignment can attend one of the world's biggest St. Patrick's Day parades and the famous Tribeca Film Festival. Coney Island's attractions open after a long winter, and the Yankees and Mets return to the field as baseball season gets underway. Travel nurses can typically earn between $1,200 and $1,900 per week in NYC, depending on experience.

Which fabulous city will you be working in this spring? Search AMN's database of travel nursing jobs and discover enticing locations in need of your nursing skills.

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