Best South Florida Hospitals for New Grads

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Hi, I will be graduating from an out-of-state Accelerated BSN program in the coming months and moving to South Florida soon after. Since I haven't had any clinicals in the area, I am looking for information on the best hospitals for new grads in the Broward, Miami-Dade or Palm Beach areas. I have done some research and am considering Baptist's new grad residency program, but was wondering if there are any other hospitals in the area that are new grad-friendly and give good orientation/training if they don't offer a residency. I could always start as a PCA when I get down there to get a feel for a particular hospital's environment, but since I will be an RN by that point, I would prefer being hired for nursing. Thank you in advance for any opinions or tips!

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Honestly? Whereever will hire you. Apply everywhere and cross your fingers. South Florida is an incredibly tough job market to break in on compared to some other areas. We have a glut of new nurses, not a shortage.

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Thank you! Unfortunately I have been reading that is the case. I plan on applying all over!

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I was planning on working in SRQ area. Does anyone know the need for new grads down the coast to Naples?

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I recently moved into Palm Beach County a few weeks ago. I love it here! I've been job hunting in the area for a bit. I landed a good job yesterday in Boca Raton! Anyways, I know that Broward healthcare system is hiring. They just had a hiring event in Deerfield Beach. Here in Palm Beach County, the major hospital employers are Tenet and HCA East. I would look into their career sites and apply. Don't bother taking a PCA job unless you are very desperate for cash. You should get in somewhere with a BSN. You may have to take a night shift position, or start out as per diem/casual to get your foot in the door.

This is a population dense area, and it is true that there are a lot of nurses here, but also there are a lot of jobs too. It also helps a lot here to know Spanish. If you don't already, make it a priority. Some employers even require this here. Good luck!

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I am an RN only have an ADN right now. I read HCA being not so great. I am fair with Spanish tho not fluent.

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Unfortunately WPB is on the opposite coast of where I want to be. I plan on brushing up on my Spanish as well and thanks for the tip.

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Hi!! I am also planning to move to South Florida in January! Were you able to get a job in South Florida? How long did it take you? Any advice is greatly appreciated!!

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Hi!! I am also planning to move to South Florida in January! Were you able to get a job in South Florida? How long did it take you? Any advice is greatly appreciated!!

I would say the market is better now, this week only I had 4 interview scheduled, the first I did at JFK gave me an offer the next day, thursday Aventura and they me a verbal offer after the interview with a start date. I ended up choosing JFK because of the pay and a nice sign on bonus. Didn't bother doing the other interviews

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