Attention Miami Nurses!

Try searching on careerbuilder or other job sites!

Try searching on careerbuilder or other job sites!

Ok will do. But, I still need to know if I need to be bilingual to get a job down there...

More than likely it will say that in the job description, good luck!

hi,

i am not sure of what the rn job market will be like in may 2012 but right now, it is very difficult for a new rn to find a job. (in 1 month, i have applied for 84 positions and have received 9 denials). almost every position asks for at least 2-3 years experience. although 10 years ago a new rn may have been able to find a position in the ed, i think that right now your chances are very slim. here is a sample of a career builder listing for an ed rn position:

attention inexperienced rns: please do not apply to this posting, as it requires a minimum of 2 years of recent work experience.

requirements:

current licensure as an rn

current certification as a bls, acls, pals healthcare provider.

2-3 years of previous er experience in a hospital setting.

the pay for a new rn. it depends on the hospital system you work for. i have been seeing anywhere from 21-26 p/hr for a new rn. this does not include differentials.

as for being bilingual. speaking spanish is always a plus because there are so many spanish speakers in s. florida. imo, if you are able to effectively communicate with your clients then you are able to provide better patient care. please note that i am not fluent in spanish however, i am able to hold a basic conversation in espanol. if you would like to work in miami then i think that it would behoove you to learn a few words in spanish. i have seen some positions where being bi-lingual is a requirement, however most job postings do not include this as a requirement.

i am a new rn (licensed less than 1 month) who lives in miami and has been job hunting in miami, i believe this information is accurate. i wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

From what I've seen, most of the hospital job listings (bedside nursing) do not state that you need to be bilingual. But like Gaga mentioned, it is definitely in your best interest to learn the basics.

Most of the jobs that state it is an actual requirement or preferred, are the ones that fall under areas like public/community health, case management, home health, and hospice. It makes sense, because in those instances you are out on your own more, and it's less likely that you will be able to rely on a translator to help you communicate with the patient.

As far as no experience goes, I think it's the same as many other places...hard to get a job, but eventually someone will give you a chance.