Finding a peds job as a new graduate

[MachoNurse]

Hey there,

I'm graduating in 36 days! :dncgbby::dncgcpd::dncgbby::dncgcpd:

Things sure have changed since I started down this road two years ago, hiring bonuses and nursing shortages. I'm in the SF Bay Area, and there are practically NO jobs for new grads right now. And for someone committed to pediatrics, like me, the pickings are even slimmer. I had been hoping to stay here in the Bay Area and work at Children's Hospital Oakland, but think I need to be open to moving in order to get a job in peds. So I'm looking for some advice from y'all!

What is the best way to get a job out of area? I've been around a while, and know it's all about networking, which is hard to do when the jobs are in Texas and WDC! Any other great job-finding ideas? And of course, if you know of any hospitals hiring new grads for pediatrics, let me know!

Thank you!

Rob

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[deliverator, MSN, RN, NP]

good luck in your interview. I really can't recall the interview as it has been over two years since that time. Show your love of working with children. Know your developmental stages as well as have a good knowledge of cardiology, especially the congenital conditions that arise in the pediatric population.

I hope you get the job. it's very competitive getting into pediatric nursing.

After not getting the position at CHOC, I took the first position I could land which was in Telemetry at an LTAC, then moved up to Emergency at an STAC and now working for the VA Medical Center.

[idoeveryday]

deliverator, thank you for your response. i will take note of what you mentioned.