Montana named 8th best state for nurses
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News from the office of Governor Gianforte
HELENA — After proclaiming May 6 Nurses Day in Montana, Governor Greg Gianforte announced Montana is the eighth best state in the nation for nurses, according to a recent study conducted by WalletHub.
“Montana nurses care for our neighbors and save lives every day in service to our communities,” Gov. Gianforte said. “We’re thankful for all they do, and we’re thrilled Montana has been recognized as one of the top states for nurses to live, work, and raise a family.”
Weighing 21 key metrics, including opportunity, competition, and the work environment in each state, WalletHub ranked Montana the eighth best state in the nation for nurses.
“Our nurses have worked longer shifts, taken on additional responsibilities, and made tremendous sacrifices over the last two years,” the governor continued. “To help reduce the burden they face, we invite qualified nurses and other health care professionals to move to Montana and serve in our communities.”
Gov. Gianforte announced the creation of the CARE (Claim Allowance for Relocation Expenses) in Montana program in November 2021 at Billings Clinic. CARE in Montana is an innovative health care workforce recruitment program to address Montana’s longstanding health care workforce shortage and stabilize Montana’s health care system.
Through CARE in Montana, participating employers can offer new employees reimbursement of up to $12,500 for moving expenses, plus an additional 35% to offset taxes associated with the reimbursement amount.
An employee is eligible for reimbursement if they accept an offer of employment for a qualifying health care job, move to Montana, and pledge to work in the qualifying job for at least 12 consecutive months.
Candidates and health care employers interested in participating in the CARE in Montana program should visit: CareInMontana.com.
The governor also issued a proclamation May 6-12, 2022 as Nurses Week in Montana.
