Relocating to Houston TX

[shoegalRN]

Hello all!

I am relocating to Houston TX, but not until 2014 once my child graduates high school. However, I am getting things in order NOW to try to make this the least stressful transition I can.

I am a RN, working in a Level I Trauma teaching hospital. I would want to continue to work in a similiar hospital.

I am a homeowner, but keeping my house in my current state, but interested in buying another one in Houston.

I need to know what areas should I look in? What hospitals are teaching hospitals? I am in MO and I understand TX is a compact state. I am assuming because of the Compact status, I do not need a TX endorsement.

Can anybody help?????

Thanks a bunch!

[sizzlev]

I work at Ben Taub Trauma surgical ICU in the med Center and I liked it. You will learn a lot! It's a large unit of 30 beds and 13-15 RN a shift. Team work was great on my shifts but think it could be variable on who is working. I am leaving soon to travel but great experience. Ben Taub I know has always used travelers and agency nurses. Currently though we are in a deficit so we cut a lot out temporarily but that can't last long because our hospital is always looking to fill spots.