Best Denver Hospitals?

Hello RenoNewGrad!!! I wish I could give you good news about the market for new grads in Denver but unfortunatly there is a huge amount of new grads looking for jobs there but not enough hospitals willing to hire. I used to work at Porter Hospital and I absolutely loved it, now I can't get back in. I have applied all over the place and can't seem to get very far. I graduated in May 2009 and have my Colorado RN license but it seems as if I am competing with all the same people. Hopefully you have experience because that is what most are looking for. Just try to get your foot in the door at any hospital in Denver and then hopefully you can move on if you choose to. Denver is so much fun and I really hope that you are able to get a job and move out there. Good luck to you. I am sorry if this was discouraging but I wanted to let you know of the situation if you were not previously aware. I can't tell you specific hospitals that are the best because I have only worked at one. Hopefully others will respond back.

Oh also the last time I heard, the new grad pay range is around $20-22. The VA hospital pays the most at $25. This may vary from hospital to hospital.

You're very welcome RenoNewGrad!!!!!! I am glad I was able to help you. I applied to the University of Colorado New Grad program twice and unfortunatly did not get in. They received hundreds of apps for a few amount of positions. Same issue with the Children's Hospital as well. Keep the faith though because things are starting to look better in the market. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask me. I am happy to help in any way that I can. Good luck to you

You're welcome. I will keep my eyes open on this forum to see if you post anything else. Have a good one.

If you can stick it out in AZ and find a job there for 1 year to gain experience, I'd highly recommend it. The job market here isn't great, although it is slightly better for BSNs, which I assume you have if you're applying to University and Childrens. Good luck!

Renonewgrad,

How is the job market in NV (I assume that is where u are) =-)?