Dreaming of traveling across the United States while doing what you love? With Gifted, you can live and fall in love with a new city every 13-26 weeks. So, where should you for your next travel nursing job? Missouri!
From the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City to the Gateway Arch, the Show-Me State has attractions that will keep you entertained on your travel nursing job.
You can’t say you traveled to Missouri without getting a photo next to the St Louis Gateway Arch! The Gateway Arch was designed by architect Eero Saarinen and celebrates the diverse people who shaped the region and the country including Thomas Jefferson, who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, to Lewis & Clark and their Shoshone guide Sacagawea who scouted the new territory and mapped a route to the Pacific Ocean. Did you know? The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is the tallest manufactured national monument in the United States. It stands 630 feet tall. It's definitely a must stop on a travel nurse job in Missouri.
Located in the St. Louis metro area, Forest Park is the seventh largest urban park in the United States. This park contains iconic museums such as the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Missouri History Museum, the Saint Louis Science Center, Saint Louis Zoo, and The Muny, which is the country’s biggest outdoor theatre. Fun fact: Forest Park is 450 acres larger than New York City’s Central Park, perfect for exploring when your shift ends or on your day off.
Country music loving travel nurses rejoice because in Branson you will be in the "live country music capital of the universe". Head to any music venue where some of country music's greatest performers play every night. Branson is also the perfect getaway for outdoor adventures: the lake district in southwestern Missouri features many excursions to go on, theme parks to explore, and Marvel Cave, a National Natural Landmark.
Referred to as America’s Most Beautiful Small Town, Jefferson City will keep you entertained all throughout your travel nurse job. You’ll be captivated by the majestic Missouri River, tree lined bluffs, historic buildings and landmarks. Be sure to check out the Missouri State Capitol, Supreme Court Building, Governor’s Mansion and the quaint Downtown area that make this city so unique. You’ll also find a ton of museums, fine cuisine, and beautiful parks!
Springfield, MO has a small town feel with big city amenities, surrounded by plenty of parks and green areas. For example, Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park hosts walking trails, gardens, and playgrounds, and the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden. Then you can visit the unique Fantastic Caverns, also called "America's only drive-through caverns", where no walking is required on this tram tour of the historic caverns.
Did you know Missouri has more than 130 wineries dispersed over ten wine trails in the state? No matter where your travel nursing job takes you in Missouri, you’re sure to have a wine trail close to you.
Anywhere you decide to go for your next travel nurse adventure, Gifted Healthcare is here to support you and your career. Get ready to explore some of the most interesting places Missouri has to offer!
At Gifted Healthcare. we understand what it’s like to be in a new facility in a new city for the first time. That’s why we offer plenty of support and our staff is available 24/7 to address concerns before, during, and after your assignment.
March 14, 2024