We are halfway through June, which means summer is right around the corner! With the country slowly opening back to “normal,” it’s time to think about where you want to take your next travel assignment!
KPG Healthcare is here to help narrow down some options by giving our predictions for which states are going to be full of needs this summer. Take a look!
Oregon
Oregon offers travelers a balance between the beauty of nature and bustling metropolitan life. Oregon is known for many things including being home to Nike’s headquarters, incredible federal parks like Crater Lake, no sales tax, delicious groundbreaking foods and beer!
We predict Oregon will a hot zone for summer travel offering multiple opportunities for a variety of assignment specialties.
KPG Healthcare has the following Travel Nursing assignments available (as of June 2021):
- Operating Room (OR) – $1765 – $3068/wk
- Intensive Care Units (ICU) – $1667 – $2808/wk
- Medical Surgery (Med Surg) – $1542 – $2950/wk
- Emergency Department (ED) – $1884 – $3240/wk
- Oncology – $1950 – $2600/wk
- Pediatrics (PEDS) – $1872 – $2340/wk
- Home Health – $1545 – $2341/wk
- Cardiac Cath Lab – $2340 – $3328/wk
Allied Professional Roles (June 2021):
- Surgical Tech – $1172 – $2142/wk
- Sterile Processing Tech – $932 – $1220/wk
- CT Tech – $1656 – $2432/wk
- Vascular Interventional Tech – $1404 – $2040/wk
- Cath Lab Tech – $1404 – $2040/wk
- MRI Tech – $1840 – $2167/wk
California
California has always been a destination travel nurses desire to visit or take an assignment in and it makes sense. The sheer size of California offers travel nurses an opportunity to take different assignments in a variety of regions ranging from coast to desert, the agricultural valleys of Central California to the far north by Eureka.
California, like many states, was hit hard by the pandemic. The state continues to have a nurse shortage, so assignments throughout the state are readily available.
KPG Healthcare has the following Travel Nursing assignments available (as of June 2021):
- Labor & Delivery (L&D) – $1513 – $3350/wk
- Operating Room (OR) – $1452 – $3770/wk
- Post-Anesthetic Care (PACU) – $1539 – $3500/wk
- Home Health – $1589 – $2990/wk
- Cardia Cath Lab – $1604 – $4100/wk
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – $1701 – $4000/wk
- Case Management – $1377 – $2925/wk
- Emergency Department (ED) – $1474 – $3458/wk
- Medical Surgery (Med Surg) – $1458 – $2808/wk
- Telemetry – $1588 – $2900/wk
Allied Professional Roles (June 2021):
- Surgical Tech – $1143 – $2054/wk
- Sterile Processing Tech – $1098 – $1513/wk
- Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) – $2268 – $2990/wk
- CT Tech – $2016 – $2432/wk
- Ultrasound Tech – $1587 – $2546/wk
- Cath Lab Tech – $1406 – $3120/wk
- Radiology Tech – $1577 – $2131/wk
Washington
Another PNW state, Washington is home to some of the country’s most beautiful and untouched landscapes with a total of six national parks that attracts outdoor enthusiasts from all parts of the world. An assignment here means enjoying that natural beauty as well as apples, seafood, coastline and mountain ranges.
With its incredible natural landscapes and beautiful summers, Washington is predicted to be a hot zone for needs this summer.
KPG Healthcare has the following Travel Nursing assignments available (as of June 2021):
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) – $1775 – $2750/wk
- Labor & Delivery (L&D) – $1800 – $2964/wk
- Operating Room (OR) – $1900 – $2964/wk
- Orthopedics – $2176 – $2964/wk
- Emergency Department (ED) – $1638 – $2925/wk
- Medical Surgery (Med Surg) – $1621 – $2700/wk
- Cardiac Cath Lab – $2678 – $2700/wk
- Oncology – $1700 – $2644/wk
- Home Health – $1545 – $2500/wk
Allied Professional Roles (June 2021):
- Surgical Tech – $1076 – $2142/wk
- Respiratory Therapist – $1200 – $1728/wk
- Vascular Interventional Tech – $1555 – $2136/wk
- Sterile Processing Tech – $978 – $1438/wk
- MRI Tech – $1966 – $2560/wk
- Cath Lab Tech – $1789 – $2938/wk
Massachusetts
Being one of the Thirteen Original Colonies, Massachusetts has made a name for itself as a top destination for its incredible seafood, rich American history and world-renowned hospitals. With the pandemic slowly coming to an end, Massachusetts is a perfect place to kick start your summer and your travel endeavors!
The perfect summer temperatures aren’t the only draw to Massachusetts and it’s why we predict it will be a must-see assignment destination.
KPG Healthcare has the following Travel Nursing assignments available (as of June 2021):
- Home Health – $2000/wk
- Post Anesthetic Care (PACU) – $2250 – $3120/wk
- Labor and Delivery (L&D) – $1700 – $3000/wk
- Operating Room (OR) – $2340 – $3000/wk
- Emergency Department (ED) – $1849 – $2950/wk
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – $2340 – $2850/wk
- Telemetry – $1966 – $2750/wk
Allied Professional Roles (June 2021):
- Surgical Tech – $1384 – $2142/wk
- Sterile Processing Tech – $1147 – $1451/wk
- Radiology Tech – $1488 – $2340/wk
- CT Tech – $1953 – $2268/wk
- Cath Lab Tech – $1966 – $2330/wk
Arizona
There’s no doubt the summers in Arizona can get HOT, but that shouldn’t deter you from taking an assignment here. Arizona is known for more than just its desert heat with a handful of state and federal parks, relaxation destinations, an abundance of outdoor activities and incredible food.
Summertime in Arizona means staying cool indoors and what better way to do so than taking a travel assignment at one of many amazing facilities (with A/C)!
KPG Healthcare has the following Travel Nursing assignments available (as of June 2021):
- Emergency Department (ED) – $1755 – $3550/wk
- Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) – $2100 – $3250/wk
- Labor and Delivery (L&D) – $2340/wk
- Cardiac Cath Lab – $2450 – $2652/wk
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) – $2182 – $2600/wk
- Medical Surgery (Med Surg) – $1215 – $2600/wk
- Telemetry – $1907 – $2600/wk
Allied Professional Roles (June 2021):
- Surgical Tech – $915 – $1612/wk
- Vascular Interventional Tech – $1512 – $1704/wk
- CT Tech – $1473 – $1991/wk
- Respiratory Therapist – $1296 – $1560/wk
- Cath Lab Tech – $1865 – $2547/wk
- Sterile Processing Tech – $903 – $1147/wk
Michigan
Summer in Michigan is a destination made for outdoor enthusiasts with over 11,000 lakes, forest state parks and breathtaking night skies mixed in with urban landscapes. There’s more than meets the eye here in Michigan being the only U.S. state to touch all four Great Lakes – guess that’s why its nicknamed “The Great Lake State”.
We predict Michigan to be a top destination for this summer’s travel needs based on the number of assignments we currently have available and the natural beauty that will attract travelers from all parts of the country.
KPG Healthcare has the following Travel Nursing assignments (as of June 2021):
- Operating Room (OR) – $2360 – $3000/wk
- Progressive Care Unit – $1900 – $2502/wk
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – $2000 – $2502/wk
- Emergency Department (ED) – $2250 – $2502/wk
- Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) – $2150 – $2200/wk
- Telemetry – $2000 – $2305/wk
- Medical Surgery (Med Surg) – $2000 – $2305/wk
Allied Professional Roles (June 2021):
- Respiratory Therapist – $1300 – $2184/wk
- Surgical Tech – $1667 – $2041/wk
- Ultrasound Tech – $877 – $2662/wk
- CT Tech – $2142 – $2622/wk
- Histology Tech – $1090 – $2124/wk
With all that being said, if you’re interested in joining either the Travel Nursing ([email protected]) or Allied Professionals ([email protected]) team, make sure to send them an email with your resume! Or you can check out our job boards – Travel Nursing & Allied Professionals.
Let KPG Healthcare take you on your next travel assignment!