3 Reasons to Become a Travel Nurse Snowbird in Florida
At this time of year, many travel nurses are starting to seek their next assignment, one that will take them through the fall and winter months. As you might imagine, Florida has become a very popular destination for travel nurses. In this article, we’re listing 3 top reasons to become a travel nurse snowbird in Florida, but what does the term “snowbird” even mean? Snowbird is a term that popularly describes a person who moves from the North to the South in search of warmer, sunnier weather in the winter months. Snowbird can also describe people who model this behavior in their work atmosphere, i.e.; travel nurses who specifically work in states towards the bottom of the map during the winter like California, Arizona, Texas, and the most popular state for snowbirds, Florida. The obvious reason for snowbird nurses to travel south is the warm weather and sunny skies, but Florida can also be rainy and humid for a portion of the year, so what are some other reasons a travel nurse might want to stick around for reasons other than just the weather? Here are 3 reasons to become a Travel Nurse snowbird in Florida BESIDES just the weather!
- Economy & Population is on the Rise in the Sunshine State
According the US Census Bureau and the state of Florida, almost 1,000 people move to Florida every day, making it the 4th most-populated state in the country. This reason alone shows why the need for nurses is high, because all these newcomers will need healthcare at some point. Florida’s economy is also on the rise and is another reason why there is an influx of people moving there. The state has seen an overall increase in creation of jobs and high demand for real estate in the last few years and is steadily growing. While population, real estate and job needs are high, the state of Florida citizens’ healthcare is declining due to budget cuts, which means more people will go to the ER and the need for nurses in hospitals is even higher.
- Slower-Paced, Relaxing Social Environment
A travel nurse’s job is never done, making it a highly stressful field of work no matter where you live. The slow, paced, relaxing environment of Florida can help to counter work stress and anxiety perfectly. Whether you’re working near the coast or in an inland town or city, letting the breezy air, southern hospitality and amazing cuisine relax you after a tough week of work.
3. Natural Wildlife – All Year Round
Panthers, bears, alligators, bald eagles, manatees, and sea turtles all have one thing in common: they live in Florida all year round. Exotic wildlife is also commonly found in Florida, so unfortunately hospitals see patient injuries brought on by run-ins with Burmese pythons, peacocks, African monitor lizards, and more on a daily basis. Check out what wild animals you should look out for while you’re on assignment and exploring, here.
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Hopefully these factors show why there is a high demand for travel nurses in Florida, as well as give some insight into why nurses should move there for travel work during the winter for reasons other than the warm weather it’s known for. Perhaps the most simple reason of all is this: you are needed! And where there is a need, good travel nurses follow. Keep in mind that the licensing process in Florida can take up to 40 days, and the state does not grant nurses temporary licenses, so get the process started ASAP. Go Healthcare Staffing has openings in Florida year-round, and our experienced recruiters have plenty of knowledge and resources to help you find the right snowbird travel nursing destination for you!
