Godfrey, Illinois is a relaxed Mississippi River town that makes multi‑week contracts feel like a low‑stress retreat—easy access to riverfront trails, parks and local cafés, a friendly small‑town vibe, and practical amenities that let you focus on patients by day and unwind outdoors or explore nearby historic Alton by night.
For bigger-city options on weekends, St. Louis (~25 miles) offers museums, pro sports, major dining and an international airport, while Edwardsville (~15 miles) provides a lively college‑town restaurant and bar scene—both easy drives for a change of pace.