Which areas are hiring?

[Sweet charm]

Hi all!

I wanted to know which areas of the US do not have heavy saturations of RN's looking for jobs?

I currently live in so cal and I know it will be extremely difficult to find a job here so I am willing to re locate. Anywhere is fine with me if I can get a job. I don't have kids or any real ties down here. I have a decent savings so I can be out of work for a couple months.

I know many people have had to relocate but how long did it take to get a job? Was it difficult to find a job contract and then move?

Thanks!

[RNrls]

Hey do travel it pays great. Work is everywhere. Even where you are. You are free to do it. Jump on its a no lose thing. If you don't like a place you know you can move on in a few months.

[cardiacrocks, BSN, RN]

I work in a town called Sayre, PA, it's a large teaching hospital and we are always hiring. I work on a step down cardiac floor and we need experienced nurses bad. It's a great hospital to work at, I love my job. PM me and I will give you information. This is a beautiful area.

[NurseCard, ADN]

Look up Appalachian Regional Healthcare, or ARH. These are hospitals located

in the mountains of KY and WV. They are usually hiring; I'm sure you can understand

why.

I live in KY, though not in any of the mountainous areas... but I have a fondness

for many areas of Eastern KY; there is a lot of beauty. It would be a good place

to gain some experience, anyway. =)

[Lucky724]

San Antonio Texas and Altanta but I don't think the wages will compare to Calif. but the cost of living is also less in Georgia. I agree with some on the other posters though..not living in the area or having a license in the state you are interested in may be a hinderance. Employers can be very picky with the economy as it is now so they are not willing to wait/pay for relocation etc. in most cases.

http://www.usajobs.gov is another option - as long as you have a valid license in one state you don't need it for jobs listed here in the state you are applying to

[kcdunlap]

Might I suggest trying travel nursing. There are always tons of options nationwide for various lengthed commitments, it's a great way to test a new location before a permanent move, you get paid to see the country, and it's a fantastic way to build your resume. I have similiar credentials to yours and have been traveling for 4 years and I LOVE it! Just remember to stay registered with more than 1 service (there are dozens to choose from) because each facility is contracted with certain agencies.

I wouldn't think you would get any training with travel nurse positions. I'm a nurse that has been working in Home care for a year (only job I could get). I need nursing skills. Can't imagine travel nursing would except newish nurses.

[estrellaCR, BSN, RN]

That is Correct...Travel Nursing only accepts RNs with TWO years of HOSPITAL experience, as per what I have seen in every ad for Traveler Nurses. So even if you have clinic (outpatient) or home care experience you would not qualify unless you had hospital experience at some point. A lot of Travel Agencies are even posting in their ads: Attention No new grads or nurses with no experience. This is due because as a Traveler RN you have to be ready to start working with no (or maybe a day or two of orientation to the hospital's regulations/data system), they will not train. The same goes for any per diem positions (non-traveler). Per Diem positions expect you to be ready to work on your own with no training. This was told to me by a recruiter that emailed me to let me know why I was not selected for per diem position.

[Sweet charm, ASN, RN]

Might I suggest trying travel nursing. There are always tons of options nationwide for various lengthed commitments, it's a great way to test a new location before a permanent move, you get paid to see the country, and it's a fantastic way to build your resume. I have similiar credentials to yours and have been traveling for 4 years and I LOVE it! Just remember to stay registered with more than 1 service (there are dozens to choose from) because each facility is contracted with certain agencies.

Wow that's a good idea, I'll take that into consideration when I get experience

[Sweet charm, ASN, RN]

United Regional Hospital in Wichita Falls, TXNorth Texas State Hospital in Wichta Falls and VernonClay County Memorial Hospital in Henrietta, TXCome on down to rural Texas - it's only cold half the year. :) And the other half.. well, it is very hot. And dry. But the people are nice.

I actually love the cold! Strange being I have been in so cal my whole life

[estrellaCR, BSN, RN]

If you love the cold (and lot of snow!) try Syracuse, NY or Rochester NY they hire alot of new grads every 2 months. Also Minnesota and North and South Dakota hire lot of new grads as per what I have been hearing.

[mctomamctoma]

I am also a New Grad and looking for a hospital job in the same area. I have had no luck so far. At this point I have applied for over 50 jobs and no interview :-(

[Sweet charm, ASN, RN]

I am also a New Grad and looking for a hospital job in the same area. I have had no luck so far. At this point I have applied for over 50 jobs and no interview :-(

In so cal?

[MissMeggieRN]

Cardiacrocks, I applied to a hospital in Sayre, PA last week. I was wondering how competitive the job market is there, and how long it would take to hear from human resources if they are interested. Do you have any tips for me? Thanks!