Santa Barbara, California, is an idyllic city for healthcare personnel to pick PRN shifts! With its stunning beaches, picturesque mountains and pristine coastline, it provides a beautiful backdrop for those working in healthcare. With the mild Mediterranean climate, nurses, licensed vocational nurses, certified nursing assistants, and allied healthcare workers will find the perfect balance between work and leisure.

California is among the highest-paying states for nursing professionals, but pay is not all. Learn what it's like to work as a nurse or nursing assistant in this state.