{"id":4151,"date":"2021-09-08T17:33:55","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T17:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/?p=4151"},"modified":"2023-11-18T03:02:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T03:02:53","slug":"top-7-highest-paying-travel-nursing-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wanderly.us\/blog\/top-7-highest-paying-travel-nursing-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Highest Paying Travel Nursing Cities for Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just when life started to get back to \u201cnormal,\u201d this new villain called the Delta Variant came along.\u00a0 So, here we go again, back to the days of not leaving the house without our favorite mask.\u00a0 For healthcare professionals, this means stalking up on filters for your respirator.<\/p>\n

The most significant needs that we are finding now are in the critical care areas related to the increase in demand for ventilators.\u00a0 Intensive care nurses can find ICU positions on Wanderly<\/a> that are paying up to $7500 per week.\u00a0 These higher-paying assignments are frequently accompanied by a 48-hour to a 60-hour workweek, leaving you 2-3 days off.\u00a0 \u201cOh, what to do with all that spare time?\u201d<\/p>\n

Now that Covid-19 and the Delta variant are running wild, what are the top destinations for travelers along with great activities?<\/p>\n

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  1. Phoenix, AZ \u2013 It is best known for its hiking trails. There are several places to visit, including Camelback Mountain, South Mountain, Piestewa Peak, Hole in the Rock, and Papago Park.\u00a0 For a bit of desert culture, I would visit the Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum.\u00a0 With the temperatures cooling off to 95 degrees, it\u2019s the perfect time to play a round of golf and take your frustrations out on a little white or pink golf ball.\u00a0 If you have two days off for exploring, you must take a trip a few hours north to the Grand Canyon.<\/li>\n
  2. Bay Area, CA \u2013 The two main attractions here are the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, but there is so much else to see. I loved riding on the Hop On \u2013 Hop Off bus tour there.\u00a0 You get on the bus, decide which attractions you want to see, and then hop off the bus. Then, when you are done looking at that attraction, you hop back on the bus – a very economical way to see all the sights and sounds of San Francisco.<\/li>\n
  3. Danville, PA \u2013 This small town in Pennsylvania is rich in history, going back to the 1600s when it was first established. It was best known for trading beaver pelts.\u00a0 Later it was known for its coal and iron mines, with it becoming a hub for the railroad in the late 1880s.\u00a0 Some fun things around there are having your Victorian photograph taken a right before you go on your ghost tour.\u00a0 Gettysburg is a short 2 hours drive if you are a Civil War enthusiast.\u00a0 And don\u2019t forget about the fall colors there also!!<\/li>\n
  4. El Paso, TX \u2013 Looking for an extreme adventure on your day off? El Paso has it with the UTV Tours and an indoor skydiving facility.\u00a0 It also has some great scenic drives if you wanna chill out for the day or take a hike at Franklin Mountains State Park.\u00a0 For military buffs, you can visit Fort Bliss and the Old Ironsides Museum.\u00a0 The Mission Trail is another excellent piece of history that you can visit while there.\u00a0 If you want authentic Mexican food, you are in luck because Juarez is right across the border.\u00a0 Just do your research before going there.<\/li>\n
  5. Santa Fe, NM \u2013 This is one place that radiates with culture. You can watch glass objects being formed, make your own pottery, take art classes, make chocolate art, or go on a southwest safari.\u00a0 This is also a mecca for some great food.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t like Hatch Chilis when you got there, you will by the time you leave.\u00a0 If you need a little vino after all that great food, they also have wine tours.<\/li>\n
  6. New York, NY \u2013 The main attraction here is the Twin Towers. They have a memorial to commemorate all those who lost their lives.\u00a0 There is also a museum to visit while there.\u00a0 Other attractions here include the Empire State Building, the Staten Island Ferry, and a reasonably new structure, the High Line.\u00a0 And the food!\u00a0 If you watch the Food Network, you will have an insider\u2019s guide to all the great places there. Of course, all your favorite stars have restaurants there, but I would also seek out kitchens of those participants who have been on Chopped.<\/li>\n
  7. Atlanta, GA \u2013 The top things to do in Atlanta start out with visiting the area\u2019s plants and animals at the botanical garden and the aquarium. Next would be a monument to Martin Luther King, Jr.\u2019s National Historic Site.\u00a0 It not only tells the story of the life and times of MLK, but it is the final resting place for him and his wife, Cora Scott King.\u00a0 This is a definite go-to for those in history!\u00a0 Oh, and don\u2019t forget the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library.\u00a0 In need of refreshments?\u00a0 Don\u2019t miss out on tour at the World of Coca-Cola specialty museum. Finally, for sport\u2019s fans, the College Football Hall of Fame is a must-see.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Whether you pick these top seven destinations or you plow your own path, Wanderly<\/a> is here to help you find the most fantastic travel healthcare assignment that there is on the planet.<\/p>\n

    Authored by Kay Slane, RN, AND, BSed, CGM has been a nurse for over 25 years and a traveler for 18 years.\u00a0 She is the author of the number one travel nursing book on Amazon, \u201cHighway Hypodermics:\u00a0 Travel Nursing 2019.\u201d Also, check out her website that provides the roadmap for today\u2019s traveling nurse:\u00a0 www.highwayhypodermics.com.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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