{"id":4075,"date":"2023-06-18T02:37:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T02:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/?p=4075"},"modified":"2024-02-06T16:10:39","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T16:10:39","slug":"best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Locations for Travel Nursing in the Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about where to work this summer? Be sure to compare locations and pay packages here on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/nurse\/jobs\/search?page=1&amp;job_type=1&amp;order=desc&amp;\">Wanderly<\/a>! In the meantime, here are some ideas to help you refine your search:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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California\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#Los_Angeles_California\" title=\"Los Angeles, California\">Los Angeles, California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#Miami_Florida\" title=\"Miami, Florida\">Miami, Florida<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#Honolulu_Hawaii\" title=\"Honolulu, Hawaii\">Honolulu, Hawaii<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#Beat_the_Heat\" title=\"Beat the Heat\">Beat the Heat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#Anchorage_Alaska\" title=\"Anchorage, Alaska\">Anchorage, Alaska<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#Seattle_Washington\" title=\"Seattle, Washington\">Seattle, Washington<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#San_Francisco_California\" title=\"San Francisco, California\">San Francisco, California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#Portland_Oregon\" title=\"Portland, Oregon\">Portland, Oregon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#Nightlife\" title=\"Nightlife\">Nightlife<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#Austin_Texas\" title=\"Austin, Texas\">Austin, Texas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#Philadelphia_Pennsylvania\" title=\"Philadelphia, Pennsylvania\">Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#New_Orleans_Louisiana\" title=\"New Orleans, Louisiana\">New Orleans, Louisiana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#Las_Vegas_Nevada\" title=\"Las Vegas, Nevada\">Las Vegas, Nevada<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#Highest_Hourly_Pay\" title=\"Highest Hourly Pay\">Highest Hourly Pay<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#San_Jose_California\" title=\"San Jose, California\">San Jose, California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#Oakland_California\" title=\"Oakland, California\">Oakland, California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#Tanaina_Alaska_and_Wasilla_Alaska\" title=\"Tanaina, Alaska and Wasilla, Alaska\">Tanaina, Alaska and Wasilla, Alaska<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/best-locations-for-travel-nursing-in-the-summer\/#Summersville_West_Virginia\" title=\"Summersville, West Virginia\">Summersville, West Virginia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beach\"><\/span>Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These locations are all renowned for their beautiful beaches and summer weather!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Diego_California\"><\/span>San Diego, California\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4077 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/san-diego.png\" alt=\"Travel-RN-San-Diego\" width=\"408\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/san-diego.png 408w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/san-diego-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sunny San Diego is an essential stop for any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/5-underrated-locations-for-summer-travel-nursing\/\">summer<\/a> traveller. With beautiful temperate weather and close proximity to some of the nicest beaches in the country, travel nurses working in San Diego will be hard-pressed to actually go to work instead of laying out in the sun! San Diego is also home to prestigious hospitals like the Sharp Memorial Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Los_Angeles_California\"><\/span>Los Angeles, California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just up the coast from San Diego is LA. The city boasts nationally ranked institutions like the UCLA Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai. It\u2019s also known for its nightlife and the fact that it borders the Pacific Ocean. Head to the Santa Monica Pier for a fun day out, or to the Malibu beaches for some surfing. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for celebrities!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Miami_Florida\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4078 alignleft\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/miami.png\" alt=\"Travel-RN-Miami\" width=\"364\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/miami.png 364w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/miami-300x224.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/>Miami, Florida<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you like your summers hot, consider moving to Miami! With its reputation as the ultimate spring break location, it\u2019s no secret that Miami offers both beautiful sandy shores and an exciting social scene. Top hospitals in the area include Baptist Health and the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honolulu_Hawaii\"><\/span>Honolulu, Hawaii<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Located on the big island of O\u2019ahu, Honolulu is probably the most beautiful location on this list. It goes without saying that Hawaii is famed for its incredible beaches and scenery. The popular Waikiki neighborhood at the center of the city offers dining and shopping. However, it is also a location with a typically higher cost of living, so keep that in mind if you consider moving to Hawaii.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beat_the_Heat\"><\/span><strong>Beat the Heat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you prefer to spend your summers out of the sun, here are some cooler locations you may want to consider.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anchorage_Alaska\"><\/span>Anchorage, Alaska<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re the outdoorsy type looking for a new experience, consider Anchorage. Summer in Alaska is surprisingly nice, with temperatures typically ranging between 60 and 80\u2109. It also offers the unique opportunity to experience the midnight sun, as daylight in Anchorage in the summer can last up to 22 hours. Alaska\u2019s incredible wilderness offers chances to hike through mountains and glaciers, or to see wildlife like grizzly bears and moose.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seattle_Washington\"><\/span>Seattle, Washington<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4080 alignright\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/seattle.png\" alt=\"Travel-RN-Seattle\" width=\"484\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/seattle.png 574w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/seattle-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Summer in Seattle is warm and dry, but not too hot. Travel nurses have the opportunity to work at famous hospitals like the University of Washington Medical Center or the Virginia Mason Medical Center. When you\u2019re not working, you can enjoy whale watching, attend a variety of music festivals and outdoor movies, or swim in any of Seattle\u2019s numerous bays and waterways.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Francisco_California\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4081 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sanfran.png\" alt=\"Travel-RN-San-Francisco\" width=\"401\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sanfran.png 646w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sanfran-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sanfran-600x399.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/>San Francisco, California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>San Francisco is home to some incredibly prestigious hospitals to work at, including the UCSF Medical Center and John Muir Health-Walnut Creek Medical Center. Summer days are warm, with some of that famous fog in the mornings. On days off, you can check out street fairs and festivals, eat popcorn in the stands at a Giants baseball game, or rent a kayak for the San Francisco Bay.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portland_Oregon\"><\/span>Portland, Oregon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Warm summer days in Portland are famed for craft beer, festivals, incredible food, and hiking in the nearby wilderness of the Pacific Northwest. Ambitious nurses can look for contracts at renowned hospitals like OHSU.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nightlife\"><\/span><strong>Nightlife<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re more of a night owl and looking for cities that reflect that, we\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Austin_Texas\"><\/span>Austin, Texas<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4079 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/aust.png\" alt=\"Travel-RN-Austin\" width=\"392\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/aust.png 392w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/aust-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/aust-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to work at St. David\u2019s Medical Center or the Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, you\u2019ll also be able to enjoy everything that Austin nightlife has to offer. WIth over 200 venues performing multiple live music shows a week, Austin is a great choice for the musically inclined. The city is also known for iconic murals and hand crafted cocktails.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Philadelphia_Pennsylvania\"><\/span>Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The City of Brotherly Love is known for its great casual bar scene and dining. Public transit makes it easy to access the multitudes of high quality but affordable restaurants on every corner. If you\u2019re interested in living in Philly, look for jobs at hospitals like Jefferson Health or the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Orleans_Louisiana\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4082 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/new-orleans.png\" alt=\"Travel-RN-New-Orleans\" width=\"530\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/new-orleans.png 530w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/new-orleans-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/>New Orleans, Louisiana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The birthplace of jazz, New Orleans is full of live music, casual parties, and cocktails. It\u2019s notable for having no last call laws, which means that the city truly never sleeps. It\u2019s also home to the Ochsner Medical Center.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Las_Vegas_Nevada\"><\/span>Las Vegas, Nevada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that Las Vegas has a wild reputation. If the casino and clubbing scene floats your boat, the bright lights of the Strip make it easy to find. However, Las Vegas also has some more low-key attractions that locals enjoy. Check out the Neon Museum, enjoy the variety of cultures represented in off-the-Strip restaurants, or go hiking in the nearby Red Rock Canyon.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highest_Hourly_Pay\"><\/span><strong>Highest Hourly Pay<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to nurses.org, these locations are offering the highest hourly wage for travel nurses in 2021.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Jose_California\"><\/span>San Jose, California<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4083 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sanjose.png\" alt=\"Travel-RN-San-Jose\" width=\"560\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sanjose.png 560w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sanjose-300x141.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the largest cities in Northern California, San Jose is currently posting some of the highest travel nursing pay rates in the country. As part of Silicon Valley, it&#8217;s a center of innovation of technological advances. The city boasts a high-end shopping district in Santana Row, historical landmarks from the gold rush, and landmark theaters. Check out jobs at hospitals like Kaiser Permanente or Good Samaritan.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oakland_California\"><\/span>Oakland, California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Located on the east side of the San Francisco Bay, Oakland is another city currently offering travel nurses top wages. Residents of Oakland enjoy a diverse art scene, especially with city murals, delicious foods, Oakland\u2019s Urban Wine Trail, and Bay Area views. Notable hospitals in Oakland include the Highland Hospital and the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tanaina_Alaska_and_Wasilla_Alaska\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4084 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/alaska.png\" alt=\"Travel-RN-Alaska\" width=\"494\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/alaska.png 494w, https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/alaska-300x140.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/>Tanaina, Alaska and Wasilla, Alaska<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both of these locations are towns of approximately 10,000 residents; perfect for a travel nurse looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of a busy city for the summer. Residents here enjoy all the rugged, natural beauty of summer in Alaska while living only about 45 minutes away from Alaska\u2019s largest city: Anchorage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summersville_West_Virginia\"><\/span>Summersville, West Virginia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another small town of only about 4,000 inhabitants, Summersville is located right along the picturesque Summersville Lake. It\u2019s tucked away in the heart of West Virginia and offers many diverting outdoor activities: white water rafting, boating, and hiking in the surrounding wilderness.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/wanderly.us\">Wanderly<\/a> and browse all dreamy locations and pay packages.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about where to work this summer? Be sure to compare locations and pay packages here on Wanderly! In the meantime, here are some ideas to help you refine your search: Beach These locations are all renowned for their beautiful beaches and summer weather! 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