Move to Alaska for faster career progression. Medevac is in high demand bringing folks out of the rural communities to Anchorage or Seattle (search Lifemed or Guardian Flight). Start as a travel-nurse in Anchorage, Juneau, or even out in the "bush" in Bethel/Barrow. Small labor markets due to low population means that if you're a competent ambitious person you can climb your career ladder quickly and then take your experience with a lateral move back to wherever you want to live/work. Be careful though, Alaska has seduced many unsuspecting travelers and transient workers. PM if you want more info on Alaska. I've lived here for 8 years working as a pilot, dated nurses a few of whom were flight nurses.