Best and worst states to travel to?

[Brennaj]

Nearing end of my first travel assignment in the ER in North Carolina and thinking about where I want to head to next... Had the best experience during this assignment that it will be hard to beat! Does anyone have any advice where the best states are to go and the ones to stay away from? I know everyone has different experiences but would like to get everyone's opinions. I'm open to anywhere, east coast to west coast and everywhere in between! Thanks for your input!

[CARCAM75]

I've traveled to both coasts and live in FL. Florida is beautiful but the pay sucks as both staff and traveler. But it is the prettiest state I've been to thus far. I like NY for the pay, the city hospitals disappointed me because for all the innovation and stuff they are reknown for, I found that they suck in patient care. I worked at Montefiore in the Bronx and that was an ok assignment that I'd return to. I worked at northern Westchester community hospital in Mt Kisco and that was a really nice assignment. Westchester county is BEAUTIFUL - they housed me in Yonkers in a really nice apt bldg on the Hudson River. Seattle Washington (really Renton WA -15mins outside of Seattle) so far is my all time FAVORITE!! The pay was GREAT with no state taxes. I spent 9 mos out there and Washington is just BEAUTIFUL! The people are very friendly and very diverse and I found that the state really cares about healthcare and family and does a lot to promote both. I am currently in Northern California on assignment - I start on the unit on 9/7, lots of Orientation - so far I really like the city I'm in (Roseville) and find the people to be really nice and friendly as well. I hope the assignment goes well. I hope this helps you decide where to go next. :-))

[NedRN]

Are you asking about geography or hospitals? I've been traveling for 17 years and have found something of value at every stop. And I've learned something at every hospital. The major issue is usually personality conflicts at work which tough to avoid in an operating room environment. I notice bad management, but everything is has been doable and I usually extend to finish undone things in the area. When I started traveling, I picked jobs based on my hobbies and looked for good dancing and bicycling. Now I'm more into money. Bicycling I can do anywhere, and dancing between assignments if none at the assignment.