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Sanibel Island is an absolute must-visit for travel nurses assigned to hospitals in Naples, Fort Myers or other Florida Gulf Coast travel nurse destinations. It’s an island jewel of relaxation, water sports, unbelievable dining, sea shelling and fishing. The tropical paradise is easily accessible on bicycle via the 2.8 mile Sanibel Causeway and boasts 26 miles of scenic bike paths and 17 miles of gorgeous, sandy beach. Apply with 50 States Staffing today.

Bicycles take travel nurses everywhere on Sanibel
The best way to see Sanibel is on bike. You’ll avoid costly parking and often congested traffic. Peddle to boutiques on Periwinkle Way or see exotic birds, gators and mangroves thriving in the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Winding bike paths take you to all of Sanibel’s awe-inspiring sights, wildlife sanctuaries, restaurants and shops. A bicycle will also get you to beaches difficult or impossible to reach by car.

Sanibel seashells are world famous
Because of the Island’s east / west geographical position in the Gulf, the tides constantly push unique, pastel-lined seashells up onto her shores. People come from all over the world just to hunt for that one-of-a-kind, special seashell found only on Sanibel.

“The fish was this big” – travel nurse fish tales
Great eatin’ sea trout, snook, cobia, grouper, dolphin and snapper are abundant in Sanibel waters. Some say it’s the finest fishing in all of Florida. Cast your line off the beach or take a charter into deeper water. Either way, your chances of snagging dinner are pretty good.

Don’t leave Sanibel without a Captiva sunset
Just over a small bridge at the tip of Sanibel is Captiva Island. It’s not as big or as bustling as Sanibel, but it’s just as beautiful. Sail on a pontoon at sunset or skim over the smooth,glassy waters of the Gulf on a jet ski. Captiva beaches are perfect for jogging, fishing and quiet times with your thoughts.

Nassau The Island of New Providence

Paradise Island - Atlantis  

The Atlantis, Paradise Island Casino is the largest in the Caribbean and the Bahamas. It’s featured in the James Bond thriller, Casino Royale, and the place where Monica and Chandler from Friends spent their honeymoon.

The 34-acre open air aquarium in Atlantis is one of the largest in the world and home to more than 200 species of fish and wildlife. Water sports, luxury spas, superb cuisine, pristine beaches and blue water await you in Atlantis. Internet reviews shed a positive light on Atlantis with an emphasis on expensive.

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Grand Bahama - Freeport  

You'd be surprised at how affordable many of these cruises can be. Play your cards right and spend less going to Freeport for the day than you do at the mall in three hours. Day cruises to Freeport and the Bahamas start anywhere from $119 and up, depending time of year.

Freeport's International Bazaar with more than 100 shops and restaurants is to shopping what the island's Xanadu Beach is to water sports and lounging in the sun. For the more adventuresome, skydiving over Grand Bahama is life-inspiring and an adrenaline rush you'll never forget.

Bimini - Game Fishing  

Some say game fishing in Bimini is as good as it gets. Most of the hotels, restaurants and fishing charters are found in Alice Town, North Bimini—where Ernest Hemingway lived in the 1930s.

Other than being the game fishing capital of the world, Bimini is a place to chill and live for the day. You may want to extend your visit.

Eleuthera - Scuba  

The island of Eleuthera is a place to snorkel and dive and an escape rich with quiet charm.
Attractions include shallow, mid and deep reef sites and areas with both new, old and historical wrecks. Pink sand beaches surround Eleuthera and breathtaking views of the sea and Mt. Alvernia can be had from the tops of hills in sparsely populated Bannerman Town. Eleuthera is romantic and private, making it the perfect travel nurse getaway alone or with a partner.

Travel Nurse to Florida’s Gulf Coast – Salvador Dali and more

St. Petersburg is a place where sun, fun and Florida living attract travel nurses from all over the world. Declared one of the healthiest places to live in the U.S., St. Pete features 35 miles of white-sandy beach spread across eight major barrier islands and is home to America’s top-ranked Caladesi Beach and Fort De Soto Park.

Only 30 minutes to Busch Gardens in Tampa and a stones throw to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Orlando, travel nurses will find that St. Pete is famous for more than just an amazing waterfront. The world renowned Salvador Dali Museum touts a collection of more than a thousand paintings from the 20th Century surrealist, and the St. Pete Pier hosts exciting events weekly and is alive with restaurants and shops, designer boutiques and novelty stores 365 days a year.

All summer long and through the fall, winter and spring, St. Petersburg rocks with concerts, dance, theatre, boat parades, festivals and more. One of Florida’s most prominent tourist destinations, St. Pete offers travel nurses everything imaginable in a travel nurse assignment to America’s Gulf Coast and the Sunshine State.   

Accommodations in St. Petersburg

Travel nurses experience luxury when staying in St. Petersburg. Just minutes from the beach, travel nurse accommodations are spacious and private and include amenities that make working life more like a vacation. Meet friends at the clubhouse or pool, or put on your sandals and walk to local eateries and shops. Travel nurse housing with 50 States Staffing is always fully furnished and geared toward making the travel nurse life ascomfortable as possible.  

Bayfront Medical Center

Bayfront Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit hospital with 502 beds and a staff of 650 physicians. Clinical areas of expertise are broad and include level II trauma, orthopedics, cardiology, women and infant care, rehabilitation and cancer treatment. For more than 100 years, Bayfront Medical Center has administered healthcare to Florida’s west coast residents and is now home to Bayflite – the largest hospital-based flight program in the Southeastern U.S.