Re: I stink so bad Mcallen, TX doesn't even want me.
Please don't be so hard on yourself.
As you know, McAllen and the surrounding communties are winter destinations for senior citizens. They do not experience a surge in demand for maternal-child services in the winter like they do with adult/geriatric/ICU. The recruiter, while lacking in tact, was probably not reflecting on your qualifications as much as his/her desire to fill adult-health positions.
I have relatives in the area and went to visit last Spring. It was the depressing, unappealing area I remember from my youth. Unless you have a burning desire to locate there, please don't do so for a job. You may find yourself miserable.
Your best bet for a NICU position is a large, inner-city teaching and maternity referral center.
Good luck to you!
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