I want to move to Chicago!!!!

You need to get your Illinois license in progress before the hospitals will even talk to you. Also, the market here sucks right now due to the economy. Try to keep an open mind regarding positions! I'm trying to get into an ICU here and I've had not much luck so far.

-jenn in chitown.

Thought I would send a quick response to your e-mail because you sound like I did, just a few months ago.

I moved to Chicago in August 2008 for "something new" and I currently live on the North side. North Shore Hospital (formerly called Evanston Hospital) is a really nice hospital. I applied with them when I initially moved to Chicago but I chose to do agency work instead. (I am now wishing I had taken the job) At the time I spoke with the Recruiter, they were currently working on getting Magnet status. You shouldn't have a hard time getting a job with an ASN. I noticed alot of jobs will post "BSN Preferred" on their websites but basically, if you have an Illinois license you'll be fine.