Go. I worked in the US for over 25 years. I loved it. I tell new grads or anyone else if you cannot find a job here in Ontario, go south. New grads take the NCLEX, so you qualify to receive the CGFNS. The CGFNS is a hassle to receive, but once you receive it, it makes it easier for US Immigration to initiate a Visa.
I'm travelling to Colorado and love what I have found. In the 80s and 90s when I travelled the company would provide you with housing. I posted on Craigslist to find a nice place within 10 miles of where I will be working.
I travelled for about 6 years between the late 80s and early 90s now find myself taking up the road again. Travel companies are no longer offering free lodging, but instead paying nurses a tax free weekly wage plus a taxed weekly wage in the USA. I'm keeping my apartment in Toronto and will be paying Canadian taxes since I plan on coming home for the summer. How does the tax free wage affect your Canadian taxes? I'm a relatively healthy 60 year old male RN and thinking of travelling to the states every winter. An ultimate work/paid vacation for four months, what's not to like? I might like to visit Alaska and/or northern Canada in the summer. Thoughts? Thanks, Kevin