How to research jobs?

My organization does not provide relocation assist for inexperienced nurses. Maybe others are different.

I work in a NICU and what I did was find hospitals in my area that Im interested in. I knew I would be in OK so I looked up reputable hospitals within the state. Go to the hospitals main site and look for the career/jobs section and then you can either contact a nurse recruiter or submit your resume online. If the NICU is hiring there should be a listing for available postitions. Hope this helps!

zoobyli,

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you move out of state, even to a compact state, you will have to apply for a nursing license in your new state of residence.

Compact licenses are intended to allow a "guest" to practice nursing, either across state lines or as a traveler. Once you move to a new state, you are no longer a "guest" but a resident of that state, and the compact provision no longer applies.

For example, I live in Nebraska and have a compact license. If I were to travel to TX for the winter, I could work there on the compact portion of my license. But if I were to move my household to TX, I would then be a TX resident, and would not be able to practice nursing unless I applied for a TX license. The compact portion of my license would be in effect in every other compact state, but not TX.

Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte used to offer relocation assistance. They have a large NICU, as does Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.

Perhaps you could post some cities that interest you, and we might be able to recommend hospitals.

Yes, I think most compact states allow a 30-day (or so) grace period. Check just to be sure.

Good luck!