Nursing Jobs in California – Skilled Nurses in Demand
Even with the current economic conditions, nursing jobs in California continue to most desirable and sought after by many travel nurses. Recent laws covering nurse to patient ratios were modified, and many additional nursing positions were created, making the nursing shortage more acute. Many hospitals across the state have been unable to accept new patients and have been forced to cut services and programs. Current Federal forecasts predict that by 2010, there will be a shortage of approximately 112,000 nurses in California.
If you’re a skilled nurse, you are in very high demand and will enjoy the highest paid travel nurse job in the USA! And that’s not all…in spite of the state’s exploding population, you can still find seclusion and privacy in the northern regions of the state. There, you will still find those old redwood forests and snow capped mountain tops, adding to the beauty of the other spectacular scenery.
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For the traveling nurse that enjoys skiing, there are plenty of ski resorts and lodges for you to enjoy this awesome sport. Most are located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, and offer many other winter sports in addition to skiing During the summer months, there’s that awesome Lake Tahoe that offers sailboat racing, water sports, or many beach activities. If you’re into biking or hiking, you’ll find hundreds of trails that you can enjoy these sports.
Have we peaked your interest yet? If so, contact your favorite travel nurse agency and sign up for a “tour of duty” in this beautiful state. We’ll have more posts on California travel nursing as it’s impossible to cover this magnificent state all at once.
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