Washington Healthcare Jobs
The state is named after George Washington, the first President of the United States. It is the only U.S. state named after a president. Washington is sometimes called Washington state or the state of Washington to distinguish it from Washington, D.C., the U.S. capital. Washington is a land of contrasts. The deep forests of the Olympic Peninsula, such as the Hoh Rain Forest, are among the only temperate rainforests in the continental United States, but the semi-desert east of the Cascade Range has few trees. Mount Rainier, the highest mountain in the state, is covered with more glacial ice than any other peak in the lower 48 states. Washington’s 120 state parks and other recreation areas offer opportunities for enjoyment and learning. Take a break from your medical travel job for camping, hiking, biking, boating, windsurfing or rock climbing. In winter, venture out for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Explore the state on long-distance land and water trails. Learn about the state’s rich natural, cultural and historical treasures by visiting interpretive centers and special historic places.
There are three national parks in Washington, Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park and Olympic National Park and two National Monuments, Mount St. Helens National Monument and Hanford Reach National Monument. Protected lands of note include Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, among others administered by the National Park Service. There are several large military-related reservations, including Fort Lewis, McChord Air Force Base, Naval Base Kitsap, the Hanford Site and the Yakima Training Center. There are also many Indian reservations in Washington. The largest include the Colville Indian Reservation, Spokane Indian Reservation, Yakama Indian Reservation and the Quinault Indian Reservation. Some reservations even place prominent casinos next to major interstate highways. Get ready to play some games during your healthcare travel job in Washington.
