Is there work for somewhat experienced RNs in Az

[damarystx]

I am planning on moving to az over the summer, around the beginning of aug. there were great relocation packages a couple of months ago but times are tough all over. I would prefer a direct hire position and don't need relocation package, and don't particularly want to sign a contract. I have 9 months med/surg experience and will have a year of L&D experience, as well as about a year of home health experience and have some dialysis exp. I guess my question is are there positions available, I am flexible with dept. and schedule. but I am seeing talks of hiring freezes and the like. So in the phoenix or tucson area are there jobs available???? I haven't started applying yet because times are so crazy and don't think anyone would hire for aug. right now. any comments or advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[AZMOMO2]

For experience there still tends to be a need, at least those that are hiring are doing so with the requirement of 1-2 years of experience. Tucson was big to hire recently. Things change from month to month around here. Talk to a few recruiters, check careerbuilder or jobbing.com . But yes there are hiring freezes in place all over the Phoenix Metro Area.

[RNGrad2006]

Of the hospitals in the Phoenix area your best bet might be St Joes from the searches I have done lately. It is a good hospital but they are doing cut backs all the time I have been told but still a good place to work.