Top 10 Best States for Healthcare + Open Positions

U.S. News & World Report’s annual best states rankings published May 2 and SkillGigs is happy to report that we have the gigs! This report takes in a multitude of factors but primarily focuses on how well states serve their residents. And we all know, happy patients make a nurse’s life easier.  

Let’s break down this top 10 list to give you a glimpse into how SkillGigs can serve you opportunities in these highly sought after areas: 

  1. Hawaii: Affectionately known as the ‘Aloha State,’ Hawaii is a great opportunity for travel nurses to see and experience all sorts of new things. SkillGigs has a number of open roles in the marketplace hailing from the state’s capital of Honolulu. The following are the top three paying gigs currently in the SkillGigs marketplace. Make sure to login or sign up to send a bid to start the process.
    1. Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse, 5×8 day shift, 13-week contract, Kuakini Health System in Honolulu: Max pay potential $6200 
    2. Wound Care Registered Nurse, 40 hours/days, 13-week contract, The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu: Max pay potential $5600 
    3. GI Lab Registered Nurse, 5×8 rotating, 13-week contract, Kuakini Health System in Honolulu: Max pay potential $5600
  2. Rhode Island: Rhode Island might be small, but it is mighty. Known as the sailing capital of the world, travel nurses can explore the waterways and east-coast life here. SkillGigs has plenty of roles in one of the best states for healthcare that shares a water border with New York.  The following are the top three paying gigs currently in the SkillGigs marketplace. Make sure to login or sign up to send a bid to start the process.
    1. Cath Lab Tech, 4×10 days shift, 13-week contract, St Marks hospital in Salt Lake City, Max pay potential $5000
    2. Physical therapist, 40 hours/days, 26-week contract, Lincolnwood PT in North Providence, Max pay potential $4120 
    3. Physical therapist, 40 hours/days 13-week contract, Scalabrini Bayview in North Kingstown, Max pay potential $3920
  3. Massachusetts: Massachusetts is known as the bay state with exciting opportunities for travel nurses. The state filled with rich America history would be a great travel destination for the travel buff nurse. The following are the top three paying gigs currently in the SkillGigs marketplace. Make sure to login or sign up to send a bid to start the process.
    1. ER, 3×12 nights, 13-week contract, Heywood Hospital in Gardner, Max pay potential $7200
    2. Inpatient, 3×12 evenings, 13-week contract, Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Max potential $6800
    3. PCU, 3×12 nights, 6-week contract, Milford Regional Medical Center, Max pay potential $6280
  4. Maryland: Maryland was named after the queen of England and offers many opportunities for travel nurses. SkillGigs offers plenty of roles in one of the best states for healthcare that is nicknamed ‘America in miniature’. The following are the top three paying gigs currently in the SkillGigs marketplace. Make sure to login or sign up to send a bid to start the process.
    1. OR, 5×8 days, 13-week contract, LBH-Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Max pay potential $6600
    2. Cath Lab, 4×10 days, 13-week contract, LBH-Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Max pay potential $6400
    3. ER, 3×12 nights, 13-week contract, LBH-Grace Memorial Center in Baltimore, Max pay potential $5600
  5. Connecticut: Connecticut, the birth place of of the first hamburger and polaroid camera, is a great jumping off point for a travel nurse career. SkillGigs offers plenty of roles in the state with the largest maritime museum in the world. The following are the top three paying gigs currently in the SkillGigs marketplace. Make sure to login or sign up to send a bid to start the process.
    1. Echo tech, 4×8 days, 13-week contract, Manchester Memorial Hospital, Max pay potential $5120
    2. Med Surg, 4×12 nights, 13-week contract, Manchester Memorial Hospital, Max pay potential $4560
    3. ER, 3×12 nights, 13-week contract, Manchester Memorial Hospital, Max pay potential $4560
  6. California: California is the third biggest US state. From the north, all the way down to the south, California is home to a vibrant coast life, ocean views, and chill vibes. SkillGigs offers plenty of roles in the first state to hit $1T GDP. The following are the top three paying gigs currently in the SkillGigs marketplace. Make sure to login or sign up to send a bid to start the process.
    1. CRNA, Rotating, 13-week contract, Modoc Medical Center, Max pay potential $10,700
    2. APRN, 40 hours/days,13-week contract, Plumas District Hospital, Max pay potential $9200
    3. NICU, 4×12 nights, 8-week contract, Santa Clara Hospital, Max pay potential $6600
  7. Utah: Utah is home to one the largest salt lakes in the western world and presents plenty of opportunities for travel nurses. SkillGigs offers plenty of roles in one of the best states for healthcare that is a leader in defense and aerospace technology. The following are the top three paying gigs currently in the SkillGigs marketplace. Make sure to login or sign up to send a bid to start the process.
    1. Cath Lab Tech, 4×10 days, 13-week contract,St Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City, Max pay potential $5000
    2. CT Tech, 3×12 nights, 13-week contract, St Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City, Max pay potential $4800
    3. SLP, 40hours/days, 13-week contract, Relaint-Mervyn Sharp Benninon Central Utah Veterans Home, Max pay potential $4000
  8. New Jersey: New Jersey is home to the World’s Oldest Boardwalk the ‘Atlantic City Boardwalk’ and presents plenty of fun opportunities for travel nurses. SkillGigs offers plenty of roles in one of the best states for healthcare with the tallest water tower in the world. The following are the top three paying gigs currently in the SkillGigs marketplace. Make sure to login or sign up to send a bid to start the process.
    1. SLP, 40 hours/days, 13-week contract, Relaint-Oakland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Max pay potential $2840
    2. Physical Therapist, 40 hours/days, 13-week contract, Reliant –The Jewish Home Rehab and Nursing Center, Max pay potential $3920
    3. Physical Therapist Assistant Rehab, 40 hours/days, 13-week contract, Reliant – Oakland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Max pay potential $3120
  9. New York: Who wouldn’t want to say they lived in the Big Apple, even once? New York was originally known as New Amsterdam and presents plenty of opportunities for travel nurses. SkillGigs offers plenty of roles in one of the best states for healthcare which is the birthplace of LGBTQ+ rights. The following are the top three paying gigs currently in the SkillGigs marketplace. Make sure to login or sign up to send a bid to start the process.
    1. CT Tech, 4×10 nights, 13-week contract, Albany Medical Center, Max pay potential $6200
    2. MICU, 3×12 nights, 13-week contract, Albany Medical Center, Max pay potential $6000
    3. Med Surg, 3×12 nights, 13-week contract, Albany Medical Center, Max pay potential $5200
  10. Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania is also known as the chocolate capital of the US — yum. SkillGigs offers plenty of roles in the state with the first public zoo in US. The following are the top three paying gigs currently in the SkillGigs marketplace. Make sure to login or sign up to send a bid to start the process.
    1. PICU, 3×12 days, 8-week contract, Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, Max pay potential $7680
    2. Cardiac Cath Lab, 4×10 days, 13-week contract, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono, Max pay potential $6200
    3. Radiology, 4×10 days, 13-week contract, Mount Nittany Healthy, Max pay potential $6000
       

If you are reading this and wondering what is a “Max pay potential” know that it’s a rate we strive for our healthcare SkillGigsters. Max pay or Max bid is: 

  • not a guarantee but a reflection of potential rates 
  • potential based on tenure and experience level 
  • potential based on skills matching   
  • potential of working max hours in a week, including overtime 
  • and total pay package compensation 

Interested in any one of these gigs or locations? Contact us to learn how to get started on exploring these opportunities!  

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