MedPro Healthcare Staffing highlights four exciting new assignment destinations, each offering something special. Whether travelers seek outdoor adventure, California sunshine, Texas’ down-home hospitality, or the relaxed waterfront charm of the Northeast, these opportunities provide strong pay, room for career growth, and memorable experiences.
Erie, Pennsylvania (Emergency Room Registered Nurse)
The Gem City
Erie, Pennsylvania, is located on the shores of Lake Erie and was named after the Indigenous Eriez tribe. Erie is a charming mid-sized city known for its waterfront beauty and small-city comforts with convenient access to Cleveland and Buffalo. Explorers will enjoy winter sports, arts festivals, locally owned shops, breweries and wineries, and a revitalized Bayfront.
Starting December 15, ER Registered Nurses can earn an estimated $2,294 weekly, including gross hourly wages and expense reimbursements for meals and housing.
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Attractions:
Check out Erie’s arts and entertainment scene, including the Warner Theatre, a 1930s Art Deco movie palace, the Erie Playhouse, one of the oldest community theaters in the United States, and Kellar’s Magic and Comedy Club. And there is plenty of waterfront dining in Erie, including favorites Oliver’s Rooftop (located at the Hampton Inn & Suites Erie Bayfront), the new Two45 Waterfront Grill (inside the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel), and Erie’s only fresh oyster bar, the Bay House Oyster Bar & Restaurant.
Cost of Living: Erie is about 13% below the national average for housing, food, and utilities. Rent for a 1‑bedroom apartment is around $940 a month.
Rapid City (Wounded Care Registered Nurse)
Gateway to the Black Hills
How does this sound, Explorers? A Wounded Care RN shift working Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, no nights, weekends, or major holidays? You’ll have plenty of opportunities to check out the city and the surrounding area, including numerous state and national parks. Rapid City is known for its rich cultural heritage, strongly influenced by Lakota (Sioux) history and traditions. Downtown has a lively atmosphere, with local restaurants, craft breweries, boutiques, and an outdoor art exhibit called the City of Presidents, featuring life-size bronze statues of U.S. presidents. Yes, it will be cold, but low temps won’t keep Explorers from having fun in South Dakota’s winter wonderland.
Starting December 15, Wounded Care Registered Nurses can earn an estimated $3,114 weekly, including gross hourly wages and expense reimbursements for meals and housing.
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Attractions:
Upon your arrival, head to downtown Rapid City for a little season magic. Take a spin on the Ice Rink at Main Street Square, then check out Storybook Island’s Christmas Nights of Light. The Rapid City Rush ice hockey team plays through March, and be sure to visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse National Memorial, Badlands National Park, and Custer State Park. Explorers will not be disappointed. Finally, pick up some holiday gifts at the Prairie Edge and Sioux Trading Post.
Cost of Living: Rapid City is 5% lower than the national average for housing, food, and utilities. Rent for a 1‑bedroom apartment is around $1,174 a month.
Abilene, Texas (Emergency Room Registered Nurses)
Story Book Capital of America
Here’s another gig for our night owls, with a 12-hour, three nights per week shift from 7 pm to 7 am. Experience authentic West Texas charm in Abilene. Known for its strong sense of community and cowboy spirit, Abilene is an ideal destination for Explorers who appreciate wide-open skies, rich history, and a slower pace of life between shifts. With affordable living, easy commutes, and plenty of local attractions, from outdoor adventures to unique cultural spots, Abilene makes for a rewarding and enjoyable ER RN assignment location.
Starting December 15, ER Registered Nurses can earn an estimated $2,022 per week, including gross hourly wages and stipends for housing and meals.
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Attractions:
Check out Frontier Texas! to experience the Wild West through immersive exhibits, or stroll through downtown Abilene, home to colorful murals, boutiques, and local dining spots. The Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden is a great spot for a stroll, and outdoor lovers can hike at Abilene State Park.
Cost of Living: Abilene is 10% lower than the national average for housing, food, and utilities. Rent for a 1‑bedroom apartment is around $995 per month.
Bakersfield, California (PICU Registered Nurse)
The Hub of the Valley
Night owls, this assignment is for you! Pump up your resume with this PICU RN assignment and spend your days soaking up the California sun. A fast-growing city in California’s southern Central Valley, Bakersfield is known for its warm climate, diverse community, and a down-to-earth vibe. North of Los Angeles County, Bakersfield is surrounded by farmland, rolling hills, and the Sierra Nevada foothills, giving residents easy access to outdoor recreation.
Starting December 15, PICU Registered Nurses can earn an estimated $2,814 per week, including gross hourly wages and stipends for housing and meals.
Get all of the details HERE.
Attractions:
Beer lovers will want to take the Bakersfield Kern County Brewery Trail and try hops from nine different breweries. Likewise, Explorers can taste the best from local vineyards along the Bakersfield Kern County Wine Trail. Plus, Los Angeles is just a two-hour drive away with its beaches, theme parks, museums, and other attractions.
Cost of Living: Bakersfield is 11% higher than the national average for housing, food, and utilities. Rent for a 1‑bedroom apartment is around $1,210 a month.