I’ve visited Rocky Mountain National Park several times (thanks to an extended travel nursing contract). Several of my visits to the park were in the winter. I may be biased, but I think winter is the most beautiful season in Rocky Mountain National Park (just check out the photos below!). Winter is also less crowded…
I spent 6 months in Colorado for a travel nurse contract. Here are the top 5 most “Colorado” things to do in this fun, outdoorsy state. 1. Ski/Snowboard This one is a no-brainer. Colorado is well known for its numerous world-class ski resorts. I’ve heard that Colorado has more challenging terrain than the those found…
Learning to ski as an adult is challenging and requires time and dedication. I am incredibly thankful that travel nursing made that possible for me. In this article, I’ll explain why travel nursing is such a great avenue for exploring new hobbies. I’ll also provide some tips for other travelers (nurses, PTs, rad techs, etc)…
I recently had to learn a lot about surviving winter in a snowy place. I know a lot of us southern travel nurses have questions when considering winter contracts. My hope is that this post will give you some actionable tips so you can face your next winter safely and with confidence. My first wintery…
I spent 6 months as a travel nurse in Colorado. Below I’ll share what I learned from my experience. This way you can decide whether or not to pursue a travel nursing contract in Colorado. Pros of Living in Colorado Fun Things to Do For me, the biggest draws to Colorado were snow skiing and…
My husband and I spent 3 days exploring Olympic National Park when we lived in Portland, Oregon. We loved the natural diversity Olympic offered, and it served as a beautiful introduction to the Pacific Northwest. Follow below for our 3 day Olympic National Park Itinerary as well as some important things you need to know…
Skyline Loop is known as one of the best hikes within Mount Rainier National Park due to its epic views of the mountain. It’s located in the Paradise Corridor of the park (near Ashford, Washington). I visited this park as a day trip from Portland, Oregon. Keep reading for tips and need to know information…
My husband and I visited Crater Lake National Park during our 6 month stay in Portland, Oregon. This unique national park visit was part of a longer roadtrip around Oregon (which you can read about by clicking the link above). We only spent 1 day at Crater Lake, but I felt that this was sufficient…
My first travel nurse contract in the Pacific Northwest brought me to Portland, Oregon. Initially, I was a little hesitant to leave California because nursing in California is awesome! Fortunately, I was just as pleased with the PNW, and it turned out to be one of my favorite contracts so far. Let’s dive in and…
My husband and I lived in Portland, Oregon for 6 months when I took a contract in the city as a travel nurse. Portland is now one of our favorite cities! Keep reading to find out why and to see if you would love Portland too. There is a lot to cover here. Feel free…