Dallas/Houston

[OUxPhys, BSN, RN]

Ok, for real for real.....job situation in Texas (expecially Houston/Dallas), is it as bad as everyone says it is? I always heard that Texas was looking for RN's. Was that a few years ago? I'm sure the market is saturated with new grads from all the in-state schools. Any info from someone working currently in Texas or a native Texan would be greatly appreciated!

[Nalon1 RN/EMT-P, BSN, RN]

Major metro areas (DFW, Houston, Austin, San Antonio) are over saturated with both ASN and BSN nurses with even mid size cities (Waco, Temple, Lubbock, Amarillo, Corpus Christi) being hard to get jobs in. Rural areas are still in need, as is most of all south Texas.

If you have a few years experience it is easier to get a job in Major metro areas, for new grads it is tough.

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Sorry - have to disagree a bit with Nalon1

Experienced RNs - especially those with specialty expertise - are not having much difficulty finding jobs in the Houston area. My organization is struggling to find qualified applicants for specialty departments. Our HR folks are beginning to see some recruitment bonuses start to re-emerge (ED, L&D, Pedi/Adult ICU) in San Antonio & Houston areas. It's a very good job market for BSNs with specialty certifications. Austin & DFW are not showing the same positive changes yet.

New grads are still having a difficult time & it's pretty much BSN-only for new grads in of the major healthcare systems.

[Nalon1 RN/EMT-P, BSN, RN]

The first part of my post was referring specifically to new grad nurses, should have been more specific on that.

[OUxPhys, BSN, RN]

Ok, just wanted to verify. A girl in my class said Dallas was lookig for nurses. I probably should have asked her when she was told that because I told her right now the market for new grads is not very good in the metro area.

[txtri02]

You also have to remember that in the Dallas area -

the new Parkland will be opening next year as the nations largest hospital

UTSW is opening up a new hospital

Methodist is opening a new tower

those are the just the ones I know about. I'm sure there are others that are expanding as well.

[blueorchid981]

Last year as a new grad, I didn't have any luck getting an interview in Texas. This year, with Some ICU experience but less than a year, I got many phone calls. I applied around December/January. Many phone calls from Houston hospitals, only a few from Dallas. I got hired in Houston. Many experienced nurses (ranged from 6 months to 10 years) were in my orientation class and quite a few from out of state -- plus we got relocation bonuses. The need is out there :)

[OUxPhys, BSN, RN]

Buuutt Blue I will be a new grad in 2015. I would love to get a job right off the bat in TX as a new grad. I only say that because if I get a job at one of the major hospitals here in Cleveland it would be very difficult to leave after a year.