{"id":3615,"date":"2021-02-21T16:38:37","date_gmt":"2021-02-21T16:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.nursefly.com\/?p=3615"},"modified":"2023-02-03T16:33:13","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T16:33:13","slug":"arizona-location-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/arizona-location-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona: Healthcare Employment Location Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arizona is best known for being home to the Grand Canyon, one of the nation\u2019s most iconic national landmarks, hence its nickname of the Grand Canyon State. However, it\u2019s also known for its perfect winter weather and stunning geography. This spectacular state features breathtaking desert vistas in the south, fabulous forests and mountain ranges in the north, and some of the most vibrant sunsets in the country. Nurses love Arizona\u2019s diversity, reasonable cost of living, abundant hiking and biking trails, eclectic culinary scene, exciting nightlife, and all the little things that make it a great place to live, work as a travel nurse<\/a>, and play.<\/span><\/p>\n

Top Locations to Live in Arizona<\/b><\/h2>\n

With a population of over <\/span>7 million people<\/span>, Arizona doesn\u2019t make the top 10 list of states with the largest population, but it <\/span>ranked second<\/span> for the fastest growing. Phoenix has a population of nearly <\/span>1.7 million<\/span>, the only state capital with over a million residents. <\/span>Ranked the 8th<\/span> best place to visit in Arizona, Phoenix offers a warm year-round climate, beautiful landscapes, and plenty of outdoor activities. It, along with Tucson, made the 2020-2021 list of <\/span>best places to live in the U.S.<\/span><\/a>, Scottsdale is one of the top Phoenix suburbs and Sedona was previously dubbed one of the <\/span>most beautiful places in America<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Phoenix<\/b>:<\/b> Nicknamed the Valley of the Sun, <\/span>Phoenix<\/span> is noted for having <\/span>more sunny days<\/span> than any other city, besides Yuma. It also boasts a relatively low cost of living, a thriving job market, a burgeoning nightclub scene, and plenty of ways to take advantage of the splendid weather. Great shopping and dining abound with flourishing <\/span>restaurants<\/span> featuring everything from traditional American fare to varied International cuisine, plus signature Southwestern dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Culture hounds<\/span> enjoy Phoenix\u2019s live theatre, opera, ballet, symphony, and museums like the renowned <\/span>Heard Museum<\/span> and <\/span>Phoenix Museum of Art<\/span>. Sports fans see plenty of play with teams from all four <\/span>major sports leagues<\/span> in the Greater Phoenix area, including the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, NFL\u2019s Arizona Cardinals, MLB’s Arizona Diamondbacks, and NHL’s Arizona Coyotes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Phoenix also lures adventurous, outdoorsy <\/span>nurses<\/span> with its vibrant red mountains and cacti-lined landscapes crisscrossed with abundant hiking trails of varying skill and endurance levels. Located in central Arizona, Phoenix is <\/span>surrounded by mountains<\/span>, including the White Tank, Sierra Estrella, South, and McDowell mountains. The Phoenix Mountains rise within the city itself with Camelback Mountain and the Piestewa Peak offering excellent urban hiking opportunities. Within all this majestic beauty, Phoenix offers a diverse array of neighborhoods to call home, including:<\/span><\/p>\n