Mississippi Travel Nurse Jobs

The most popular nursing specialties with positions available in Mississippi include:

Mississippi is a favorite among travel nurses and travel allied health professionals mainly because of its affordability, Southern charm, and proud music tradition. In fact, The Magnolia State has the #1 lowest cost of living in the United States! That means you can really stretch your dollar when on assignment here, so it’s a great spot for those who want to save up. But there’s also much more to this state than that. Read on to learn more about what Mississippi can offer you. You can also search Mississippi travel nurse jobs or apply now to get started right away.

Travel Nursing in Mississippi

Mississippi is a great location for travel nurses who want affordability and an opportunity to save money, but would also like to explore the Gulf Coast, learn more about the state’s proud musical traditions, and more. If you’re considering an assignment in Mississippi with Medical Solutions, you’ll have many great travel nurse jobs to choose from. Plus, you can enjoy our great pay packages, human-first service and support, and industry-leading benefits.

Just a few of our traveler benefits include day-one medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; safe, pet-friendly housing; free employee assistance program; license and certification reimbursement; unlimited $600 loyalty bonuses; unlimited $500 referral bonuses; traveler discounts; and much more.

U.S. News & World Report’s 2020/2021 Best Hospitals list evaluated 112 hospitals in Mississippi — four of which met high U.S. News standards and are ranked in the state. The #1-ranked Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson is followed by a two-way tie for the #2 rank between North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo in Tupelo and St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson. Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg took the #4 spot. Mississippi also has many other facilities and clinics throughout the state that could be a great fit for your next travel nurse or travel allied health assignment.

Mississippi is currently a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). The NLC lets nurses practice in other NLC states without getting additional state licenses — which is a real help and a money-saver for travel nurses when they’re switching states so often! New states frequently join, so you can always see the latest NLC map at the NCBSN site. Plus, our team is always happy to help you with any Mississippi state licensing questions.

Quick Mississippi Facts

State Nickname: The Magnolia State

Capital City: Jackson

Largest Cities: Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Biloxi, Hattiesburg

Charming Towns: St. George, Moab, Brigham City, Vernal, Park City

Cost of Living: #1 lowest cost of living in U.S.!

Average RN Salary: $61,250

Random Trivia: Blues music originated on the Mississippi Delta, and heavy-hitter genre legends like B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Lead Belly, and Howlin’ Wolf are among the many Blues musicians from Mississippi.

To Do and See in Mississippi

Mississippi’s #1 lowest cost of living rank is a huge money saver for travelers who take assignments here. Since lodging considerations factor into your personalized compensation package but travel nurses also tend to make higher than average compensation, this can go a long way towards helping you save up to pay off debt or for that dream vacation. Beyond that, The Magnolia State has lots to see and do on your days off!

The Gulf Islands National Seashore is a beautiful stretch with barrier islands that have gorgeous white sand beaches, plus forests and marshes. Other great spots include Davis Bayou, Natchez Trace Parkway, Ocean Springs, the Mississippi Petrified Forest, and more.

Mississippi’s home to a proud musical tradition that crosses genres. Blues, and to a large extent, rock music were born here. Gospel, jazz, country, and rock and roll flourished and evolved through the masterfulness of musicians like B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Lead Belly, and Howlin’ Wolf. In fact, Elvis Presley was born here, and he took tons of inspiration from these musical giants. You can visit Elvis’ birthplace in Tupelo — which is also home to one of our Medical Solutions offices!

Being a Southern state, you can definitely count on Mississippi for some down-home cooking while you’re on assignment here. Some Mississippi culinary favorites include  cornbread and collard greens, crawfish, fried catfish and shrimp, venison, biscuits and gravy, boiled peanuts, gulf oysters, blue crab, barbecue, gulf shrimp, comeback sauce, and Mississippi Mud Pie.

Whether you’re interested in jobs in Mississippi or somewhere else in the U.S., Medical Solutions can help you build your travel nurse or travel allied healthcare career! We’re here to support and serve you every step of the way, with great benefits and collaborative service. Apply now to take the first step or search travel nursing jobs in Mississippi to explore opportunities!

What is a Permanent Nurse?

A permanent nurse, also known as a staff nurse, is an RN who works full-time at a healthcare facility instead of taking on various travel nurse jobs. While travel nursing allows you to see new cities and make an impact on patient care in communities all over the nation, staff nurse jobs can give you a little more stability, allowing you to plant down roots to grow in your specialty and advance upward in your career within a single facility.

If you’re interested in permanent placements, working with an agency like Medical Solutions will ensure you make the most out of your career. Apply now and let the best recruiters in the industry help you find your ideal role among hundreds of exclusive perm RN jobs at top U.S. hospitals.