Any ideas for a temporary-ish new grad job

[Cas010]

Hello!

I am graduating December 2016 from an accelerated bsn program and trying to think of the best options for my first job post grad. This shouldn't be that difficult, except for that my fiancé is going to be moving out of state (not sure where yet) in July 2017. I want to move with him but without knowing where he will be, I can't exactly look for jobs in that new place. He's matching for a medical residency, so he doesn't get too much of a choice on the location either. Initially, I was thinking that I should stay local for one year then look for a job where my partner is placed. My worry is that by committing to a hospital and leaving after one year, I'll be screwing over the hospital with all the money/effort that goes into onboarding a new associate. Additionally, I want to go to NP school so I'd prefer not to burn any bridges so I can go back for a letter of rec. I recently have been thinking that maybe I'll commit to a program that requires a ~1 year commitment that's not local, Indian Health Services or Americorps (if they even have anything for nurses.) Does anyone have any ideas of other programs or anything I can do as a new grad RN for 1ish years without screwing anyone over? After that I'm totally cool with taking a "normal" job, just don't want to commit to something without being able to satisfy the other end of the deal. Thank you all!!

[heb06004]

Could you wait until he gets matched before applying for jobs? I don't know anything about med school or residency, but I know someone who had a friend that got matched in December of 2015 for I believe July of 2016. That way you can just move with him and not have to worry about a temporary new grad job!

[evolvingrn, BSN, RN]

Don't worry about it.....leaving for a reason you can't help such as someone your engaged to being transferred... Won't be held against you.

[RunBabyRN]

I recommend looking at places like Craigslist for agency positions. I started out doing health fairs and flu clinics, and it helped beef up my resume a bit. Having ANYTHING that says RN next to it on your resume helps!

[Mavrick, BSN, RN]

Have you ever worked as an RN?

That first job actually finishes your education. Many new grads don't have very strong clinical skills so they are really pressed to learn fast. A nursing residency program seems to provide the best chance to learn those basic skills but you're right they want a return on their investment.

Agency nursing is not a good first job for a new grad. They really expect you to bring your skills to the job not learn them there.