July 4, 2008
Access Nurses Weekly Volume 16 Number 3 July 4, 2008
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America, the Beautiful
"O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
In celebration of our nation’s 232nd birthday, it seems fitting to highlight some of the most breathtaking destinations across the country. You can visit all of these places and more while pursuing the career you love as a travel nurse. Take note of these must-see spots to visit—whether after a shift or for a weekend getaway—during your next travel nursing job with Access Nurses.
Find Freedom in the Alaskan Wilderness
Access Nurses RN’s favorite activities to enjoy throughout Alaska:
Enjoy the historic and epic sights while taking a boat cruise to Alaska’s Inside Passage.
Make the biggest catch of the day salmon fishing in Anchorage.
Helicopter through gorges and glaciers of Alaska’s Prince William Sound.
Tour our Rich History in Washington D.C.
Access Nurses RN’s favorite activities to enjoy in/near Washington D.C.:
Sit on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and admire the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.’s National Mall.
Watch the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery.
Take the train to Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell or to Boston to walk the historical Freedom Trail.
Discover the Majesty of The Grand Canyon
Access Nurses RN’s favorite activities to enjoy at/near The Grand Canyon:
Soar over the painted deserts of Flagstaff to get a bird’s eye view of The Grand Canyon.
Grab a rope and lantern and explore the undergrounds of Colossal Cave Mountain Park in Tucson.
Have a true Western adventure in Phoenix and go horseback riding at sunset.
Marvel at the California Coast
Access Nurses RN’s favorite activities to enjoy along the California Coast:
Let the Golden Gate Bridge be the backdrop while you enjoy a picnic in San Francisco.
Spend the day at Laguna Beach’s Sawdust Art Festival.
Feel like a kid again and wave at Shamu at SeaWorld in San Diego.
Fall in Love with Niagara Falls
Access Nurses RN’s favorite activities to enjoy at/near Niagara Falls:
Get an up close and personal view of the mighty Falls by taking ride on the Maid of Mist ferry boat.
Enjoy a weekend getaway to New York City and see a Broadway show.
Camp at Evangola State Park, located on the shorelines of Lake Erie.
Hot Jobs
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Moutain View, California CCU
Positions: One
Shift: 12-hour nights
Start Date: ASAP
Santa Barbara, California ICU
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Indio California OR
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Washington D.C. MICU, NSICU and SICU
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Westminster, Colorado ER
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Denver, Colorado L&D
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Featured Forum Topic
Getting Started as a Travel Nurse
I have always been interested in being a traveling nurse. I need to find some information on what the criteria is in order to be a traveling nurse. Is it hard on a family?