Is it a permanent position or a travel position offering a bonus like that? With travel, some facilities will offer the sign-on bonus (the most I've seen is $5000 in NM) and it is free (but taxed) money. If the agency is offering the bonus you can bet it is coming from somewhere-(your wage).
If it is a permanent position some facilities will pay for your relocating cost+. Most offer $10,000 to relocate! (Free, but taxed)
Hope this helps out a little,
Kayla Waldrop
Resolve Staffing
Recruiter/Housing Coordinator
866-362-5970
resolverecruiter@yahoo.com
www.travel-nurse.com