How many people have said, if they have one regret in life, that is that they didn’t travel more. If you are a travel nurse, luckily for you, there are so many travel nursing destinations for you to explore! Our world has so many exciting destinations to visit…do you dream of exploring the history, museums, cultures and cuisines of Europe? Do you long to spend time Down Under in Australia and New Zealand? Do you want to spend your days in a tropical locale like Hawaii or the Virgin Islands or would you prefer to simply explore everything that our magnificent country has to offer? Today, since we’re heading into the cold winter months, we’re going to highlight some great nursing destinations you should consider in the state of Florida for your next placement.
Spend the Winter In Sunny Florida
Have you ever wondered why the snowbirds flock to Florida this time of year? Florida is one of the best travel nursing destinations to consider if you want to stay warm in the winter months. Couple that with the fact that the snowbirds increase the population seasonally, you’ve also got increased demand for travel nurses during the winter months. The panhandle of Florida’s gulf coast is considered “The Emerald Coast” because of the emerald green waters and sugar white sand beaches.
Further on down the gulf coast you’ll come to the Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota areas. These popular areas remain warm year round, with lowest temperatures in January reaching 70 degrees for a high and 54 degrees for a low. Beautiful beaches, spectacular sunsets and lots of residents make this are one of the best travel nursing destinations for winter.
Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples and Marco Island are in the southwest corner of Florida and are popular areas for retired people and vacationers alike. Warmer temperatures make this part of Florida popular with the snowbirds, so once again, it is one of the best travel nursing destinations to consider for the winter months. Spend your days off exploring the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico, or searching for shells along the wide beaches of Sanibel or Captiva.
Moving over to the east coast of Florida you will find no shortage of travel nursing destinations to keep you warm through the winter. The southeast part of Florida has so many cities to choose from. Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach are all serviced with major airports, making them popular travel destinations. Let’s not forget the old-school charm of the Florida Keys!
If you are based in Miami, you can spend your days off beaching, boating or driving down US 1 all the way to Key West for the sunset show! The keys are dotted with funky waterfront restaurants, beachfront resorts, and dive operators. Snorkel or dive the famous John Pennekamp State Park or arrange a swim with the dolphins on your days off. The upper keys are an easy and fun drive for the day!
If you’d like a warm assignment to get you through the cold months, consider these Florida cities! They are fun, warm and tropical travel nursing destinations that will allow you to enjoy the outdoors all winter long. Apply online and let us help you get the best pay with the most benefits in the top travel nursing destinations today!