5 Reasons to Work in Texas as a Medliant USRN
Texas, otherwise known as "The Lone Star State" is one of the most desirable US states for international Registered Nurses to work in! Considered a land of opportunity, Texas is now the second highest populated state, second to only California, in the United States today. With a thriving economy, booming tech industry, large and diverse population, vibrant sports and music scene, and being home to one of the most advanced healthcare systems in the world, Texas is a US state to consider working in as a Medliant international Registered Nurse!
5 Reasons to Work in Texas as a Medliant USRN
#1 The Nursing Shortage and Employment Opportunities in Texas
Texas, like much of the United States, is experiencing a significant nursing shortage among their more than 500 hospitals today, meaning that as an Medliant USRN Registered Nurse, you are in high demand. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services (2017), Texas is expected to be one of the five most heavily impacted US states affected by the nursing shortage with a projected nursing shortage of approximately 16,000 nurses by 2030.
#2 Affordability
Texas is one of only seven states to have no personal income tax, which results in you keeping a higher percentage of your income that you make here. The cost of living is also relatively low which makes Texas one of the most affordable states to call home. Compared to other US States, Texas boasts a high score in affordability and is one of the highest earning US States for Registered Nurse salaries.
#3 Sports and Music Scene
Austin, the capital city of Texas, is known as the "Live Music Capital of the World" thanks to the number of live music events and performances taking place. As a Registered Nurse living in Texas, Austin will be on your bucket list of places to visit often. As for other entertainment, Texas is home to sports teams from all major sports leagues including the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL.
#4 Good Weather and Close to the Ocean
For much of the year, the weather remains warm throughout Texas with winters rarely seeing snowfall. During the summertime, temperatures can often remain in the 90s degree F range, which makes for incredible beach weather when you visit the southeast portion of Texas, which borders the Gulf of Mexico, part of the Atlantic Ocean. In fact, there are over 350 miles of coastline along Texas that borders the Gulf of Mexico, giving you lots of places to explore and vacation at by the ocean.
#5 Vibrant and Diverse Culture
They say “everything’s bigger in Texas” for a reason, and that includes the vibrant and diverse culture noted throughout Texas. Once considered its own independent country, Texas is now the second most diverse state in the USA according to CBS Austin (2020), creating a welcoming place to call home for international Registered Nurses from all across the world.
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You can also email your resume to nursebrennan@medliant.com to start your application. Let Medliant help you begin making your American Dream come true today!
Resources:
Supply and Demand Positions of the Nursing Workforce: 2014-2030. HRSA Health Workforce. nhw.hrsa.gov. Retrieved June 2021.
Texas is the Second Most Diverse State in the US, Study Finds. CBS Austin. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/texas-is-second-most-diverse-state-in-the-us-study-finds. Retrieved June 2021.
