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I live int the desert area of west Texas. MIdland-Odessa. I can't understand any new grad having trouble finding a job. My hospital hire 17 at the end of last semester and oustaffing office had a hughe party! And we are STILL very short handed. During the winter months things are very busy (I work in Pedi) and I can work as much as I want-generally more than I want.
I have cross-trained to 3 other units that I like. I wanted to have a little variety. Now I get called on about 1/2 of my days off and Iam asked if I want the over time. If it is a last miute thing they will pay a bonus of $10.00 an hour in addition to OT, base, and shiff diff.
I love my job, I work as much as I want and I have no trouble getting any time off if I need it. Plus I hear that my hospial has some of the best benefits around. It is also a growing and thriving business.
So why are we having so much trouble getting nurses?