Welcome to California, the Land of Golden Opportunities!
California provides a rich mixture of surf and sun, nature and adventure, history and culture. In what other state can you ski the mountains, walk the coast, taste the valley’s bounty, and take in the majestic desert all in a week’s work? The adventures in California are as diverse as they come, and offer something for everyone. 13 weeks will not be enough!
California Travel Nurses
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It doesn't get much better than this!
- Alan M, RN
- Mammoth Lakes, CA
A spring time contract at Mammoth Lakes, CA had my wife and I facing record snowfall. Just outside town, there are geothermal areas like Hot Creek, a mountain creek that runs over a hot water vent. Decades ago, some locals built a rock tub and diverted a hot spring into it.
This is a picture of my golden retriever, Dakota, and I enjoying the hot water on a cool day. It's in the middle of BLM land and surrounded by the Sierras. It doesn't get much better than this.
Lake Tahoe on Memorial Day weekend
- Beth C, RN
- Donner Lake, CA
My assignment is working for Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Costa in Walnut Creek, CA. My original assignment was for 13 weeks and I decided to extend for an extra six months because the Walnut Creek area is the "home base" for many areas of "fun". This is my boyfriend Jay, whom I have met out here. The picture is taken near Lake Tahoe at Donner Lake for Memorial Day weekend.
Big Sur
- Ellen C, RN
- Atascadero, CA
This photo was taken off of Highway 1 South on route to my assignment in Atascadero, CA. We had stopped at one of the state parks just north of Big Sur and my husband decided to go off one of the trails to take some pictures.
Yosemite National Park
- Miles H, RN
- Yosemite, CA
Visiting Yosemite National Park in July 2006 while on assignment in Bakersfield California.
Surfing in Orange Counrty
- Susan F, RN
- Orange County, CA
I am a RN and have been working for Aya Healthcare since September 2004. I found a great assignment in Orange County and have made some good friends who introduced me to the surf at San Onofre. Here's a picture of me going surfing.
Drum circle on Venice Beach
- Linda L, RN
- Venice Beach, California
The drum circles are something that goes on at Venice Beach quite frequently. Sometimes there are only many different types of drums, other times there are stringed instruments and horns. It's an awesome experience! You see all ethnic groups, ages, types, everything. It is a truly joyful thing that happens spontaneously.
On this day, another travel nurse friend and myself, along with my 24 yr old daughter were in the process of leaving the circle and when I got to the boardwalk I turned and saw the sunset.
Share your stories. Send us your photos!
Share your adventures and travel stories with other healthcare professionals by sending in photos of your travel assignment. We will publish select photos here and some photos and stories will be highlighted in our weekly newsletter. If your photo is chosen to be in the newsletter you will receive a special prize.
Please email your photos to travelerphotos@ayahealthcare.com or mail them to:
Aya Healthcare: Traveler Photos
5935 Cornerstone Court West #300
San Diego, CA 92121-3711
Note: Photos mailed to Aya Healthcare will not be returned.
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By submitting photos you are affirming that you own the rights to said photos and are granting Aya Healthcare permission to use these photos in our media with indemnification from any claims resulting from their use.
