DESTINATIONS

Perhaps the hardest decision that international nurses have to make when coming to America is choosing exactly where to live and work. The possibilities are almost endless! From the twinkling lights of New York City, to miles of sandy beaches in California, the magnificent Rocky Mountains in the West, the quaint, tree-lined streets of New England, to the South with its warm hospitality and rolling hillseach destination holds its own kind of attraction. Different parts of the country also offer vastly different climates, recreational opportunities, regional cuisine and their own twist on art and culture.

Discover the many regions in the U.S.A. and let the adventure begin!

STATE & CITY PROFILES

Do you prefer large cities and cultural centers, or smaller communities with a wealth of outdoor recreation? Do you prefer warmer or cooler climates? To find the destinations that fit best with your lifestyle preferences, browse NurseZone’s state and city profiles.

States

Choose from 50 States and Washington, D.C.

Locate a state that you would like to visit and find out about its regional charm.

State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

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Cities

Browse the Top Cities for International Nurses

Our city profiles put all the facts at your fingertips regarding the top relocation cities in the nation. Check out other cities profiled on NurseZone by selecting from the menu below.

City Atlanta, GA Austin, TX Baltimore, MD Boston, MA Boulder, CO Charleston, SC Chicago, IL Columbia, SC Columbus, OH Dallas, TX Denver, CO Flagstaff, AZ Honolulu, HI Houston, TX Las Vegas, NV Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL New York, NY Orlando, FL Philadelphia, PA Phoenix, AZ Portland, OR San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA St. Louis, MO Tucson, AZ Washington, DC

GETTING AWAY TO “THE BEST” LOCATIONS

Read about the best locations that America has to offer and experience them for yourself.

For more getting away ideas, click here.

TRAVEL RESOURCES

Need some help in choosing your destination? Check out these resources:

Best Places - Find a destination based on what's important to you: health, climate, cost of living, schools and more.
USA City Link - Listing of U.S. states and cities offering information on travel, tourism and relocation.
YellowPages.com - City information, entertainment, shopping guides, business listings, dining and weather.
Lycos Travel - Learn about travel sites, U.S.A. destinations and more.
Citysearch.com - Comprehensive city guide: Arts, attractions, hotels, movies, music, nightlife, restaurants, shopping, and sports and recreation
CJR newspaper finder - Scan 11,000 American and Canadian local papers to find out more about your prospective home.
Citytowninfo.com - A collection of information about various U.S.A. cities and towns, including almanac-like reference data, property statistics, local weather reports, links to official city Web sites and maps for almost 3,500 cities.
State and Local Government on the Net - This online directory provides one-stop access to the Web sites of thousands of state agencies and city and county governments.

WEATHER

Whether your vacation transportation is by plane, train or automobile, be prepared for the weather conditions enroute and at your final destination.

CNN.com/weather - Five day forecasts for every city in the United States.
Weather.com — Check out the current travel forecast for your U.S.A. destination.

Living the American Adventure

Traveling to the United States to live and work can be the beginning of an unforgettable adventure. Stay for a few months in one location, or extend your stay and visit a variety of destinations. Each place has a charm of its own!

"Once my husband and I moved to the U.S. we worked less hours for more money. We can actually go out to restaurants to eat, which we could never do in England. We have more leisure time, can go on vacations, and, overall, have less stress to deal with."
- Katy Morgan, U.K. to U.S.A. Nurse

"The fact that we're from different countries such as South Africa, England, Korea, the Philippines and Australia means we have a lot in common because we're all far from home. But more than that, we support each other as nurses who are in the midst of a staffing shortage. We all recognize there aren't enough nurses to go around. We want each other to stay here and be happy. So we're open to each others differences, and help each other out whenever we can."
- Fiona Ritchings, Australia to U.S.A. Nurse

Special Features for Nurses Relocating to the U.S.A.