Applying for multiple RN positions in the same company

[HopeisAlive, BSN, RN]

Does it look bad to be applying for multiple RN new grad positions within the same company?

New positions are posted up every week and I want to apply for them all almost every week while I am waiting to hear back on previous applications.

I don't want to miss out on potential job opportunities, but I also don't want to annoy HR with my excessive applications. What do you guys think?

[Cardiacluv]

Well I cant speak to RN new grad positions, but I am a new grad LPN and I applied to multiple job postings within the same hospital systems and got calls from multiple departments for interviews, so no I dont think they really care but if you are just applying for every last one of them and not really looking at roles you may actually have interest in, they may ignore your app, due to that fact. Like if there are 20 jobs posted for med surg, ICU, rehab etc and you apply to all of them, versus just applying to only Med/Surg and ICU because those are positions that you truly want to work in for example.

[Farawyn]

You can always sell yourself by saying I really want to work for your hospital and while my interests are xyz, you have such a great reputation that I would love to get my foot in the door here.

[HopeisAlive, BSN, RN]

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[HopeisAlive, BSN, RN]

Yes, that is exactly what I'm hoping to share if and when I get called for an interview. There really is not much I can present on an application besides my resume and answers to their job app.

[HopeisAlive, BSN, RN]

Well I cant speak to RN new grad positions, but I am a new grad LPN and I applied to multiple job postings within the same hospital systems and got calls from multiple departments for interviews, so no I dont think they really care but if you are just applying for every last one of them and not really looking at roles you may actually have interest in, they may ignore your app, due to that fact. Like if there are 20 jobs posted for med surg, ICU, rehab etc and you apply to all of them, versus just applying to only Med/Surg and ICU because those are positions that you truly want to work in for example.

Thanks for your advice. I agree that it would look bad if I apply for all sorts of specialties.

I currently work for this company and my manager did tell me when they interview applicants they want to hear that you have a specific area in mind and not that you're just hoping to get anything. Hiring managers want longevity and retention of new grad nurses in the areas they are initially hired in.

[Cardiacluv]

Thanks for your advice. I agree that it would look bad if I apply for all sorts of specialties.

I currently work for this company and my manager did tell me when they interview applicants they want to hear that you have a specific area in mind and not that you're just hoping to get anything. Hiring managers want longevity and retention of new grad nurses in the areas they are initially hired in.

You're welcome. I hope you get the position you want or at least your second choice! Good luck to you.

[NickiLaughs, ADN, BSN, RN]

I did when I was a new grad. I applied to l and d and ICU..I got ICU. And with my current company I applied to all 15 ER openings they had. Def recommend sticking with similar specialties. Most people apply to multiple postings, more likely for HR to notice.

[HopeisAlive, BSN, RN]

I did when I was a new grad. I applied to l and d and ICU..I got ICU. And with my current company I applied to all 15 ER openings they had. Def recommend sticking with similar specialties. Most people apply to multiple postings, more likely for HR to notice.

Hi NickiLaughs, thanks for the advice. There is an ICU position that just opened up, but I'm not to sure about how I feel starting off as a new grad in the ICU. How was it for you? I'm hoping for med/surg just to gain that strong foundation as a novice nurse first, but I know I can't be picky.