I see there is not much of a nursing shortage in the Bay Area. A few months ago, when I did a job search, a good amount of jobs showed up but yesterday I looked and it looks very discouraging. Then I read some posts here about other ppl have trouble finding a job. Eeeeekkss!!!!!! Not comforting. I was upset because we are relocating to the Bay Area because of dh's job and if I can't find a job, we will be struggling. I did apply to 2 hospitals a month ago and one hosp filled the job and the other didn't respond. We went on our first house hunting trip this past weekend. I have never been to Cali and it was different. It was such a quick trip (4 days) that I really didn't appreciate the area/climate/setting, until I was on my long flight home. :) I see why everyone wants to come here. We found a house in Livermore. Gorgeous area. I think we were attracted to this area because of the "country like setting."
My coworkers suggest I take a 13 wk contract assignment become familiar with the hospitals and be able to get infront of someone. Someone else on this website suggested also, I don't remember who but it's a great idea. I'm with an agency now but they don't deal with West Coast Hosp. I know you all are full of information and can recommend some agencies to sign with. :)
I never thought I would be facing this in my career. What ever this area is doing to fix the nursing shortage is doing something right. Possibly the weather?????
