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The Bluegrass state is perfect for travel nurses who want the relaxation of small town living with the ease and convenience of the city. There are year round activities for the adventure seekers. Even in the heart of winter you can visit Mammoth Cave, a moderate temperature all year round. There you can explore the largest cave system in the world, see stalactites, stalagmites and ancient fossils.

Those folks into something a little less strenuous can enjoy the rich history of this beautiful state. These rolling hills were in an interesting position during the Civil War and because of that, there is much that remains of the architecture and artifacts. In the western area of Kentucky you have Bowling Green, voted in 2006 as one of the Dozen Distinctive Places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This town has walking tours, house museums, antique stores, and much more. Simply stated, this state's colorful past has enough to keep even the most studious history bluff occupied for a lifetime.

One of the first things that comes to mind with the word Kentucky is the state’s signature libation, Bourbon. The Bourbon Trail begins at the heart of distilling country in a quaint town called Bardstown. From there you can take the fence lined roads to Loretto or Clermont where you can smell the bourbon in the air, but surprisingly not on people's breath. Yes, believe it or not, Bourbon County is a dry county and you cannot purchase alcohol here.

But Kentucky isn’t only about Bourbon and horses. The South has a tradition of barbeque, each state with its own style, and Kentucky’s is one of the best. Moonlight Bar-B-Que, in Owensboro, known worldwide for its tender pork and mouth watering ribs. Owensboro is also home to International Bar-B-Que competitions. But for those with appetite for something more avant garde, it is Louisville that is your hot spot. Louisville, where many travel nursing jobs in Kentucky are located was chosen by Food & Wine Magazine as a featured city in their series, Food Across America.

For the travel nurse that is a shopping enthusiast there are several major shopping malls, various outlet properties and artisan boutiques throughout the state. Let's not forget about the abundance of antique shop that can seemingly be found on the corner of every small town you come across.