Nurses have a unique opportunity and choices as RN’s are in high demand almost everywhere. For many the lure of travel, adventure of visiting new places and enjoying new experiences that attracts them to travel nursing. Still others pursue this way of life for the high salaries they are paid. Travel is expensive so combining travel with excellent remuneration make it worthwhile for RN’s. Some locations may have a high cost of living, however most times travel nurse agencies include pay to compensate for it.

Here are a list of the top 4 States offering the highest salaries, and highlight details of the cost of living in each State.

California

Average Wage: ( RN’s ) $101,260/ year $48.68/hr

Offering the highest salary in the country and who can’t appreciate the climate of this State. Demand for nurses is also higher here than other states as patient to nurse ratios …