Best state to work as as a new grad RN?

[DocsWifey]

I finished nursing school in Germany about 10 years ago and now I finally got my RN in California. I've been looking for jobs ever since I got the "good pop up". There is nothing out there and I'm definitely not picky! Didn't even got a respond from long term facilities, hospices, home health care, agencys... I'm in San Diego and if you don't speak Spanish, then your chances are even slimmer in finding a job. My husband is in the military and we most likely move again next year. Even though he doesn't get to say where he wants to go, we can always try and push it in the right direction. My question is, which State would be best for me to find work in? I do not have any work experience in the US, but I have 2 years of medical ICU under my belt. The problem is, that was 7 years ago. Any advice on where to go or what else I can do with an RN license?

[dreamon]

Actually I'm in NC and there are plenty of jobs. I have an ADN, no tech or CNA experience. I got my license on Feb 1 started applying got my first interview on Feb 9th my job on the 13th and spent the rest of the month turning down jobs and interviews. My whole class has jobs and everyone has been working for awhile. There were a few who took long since they had an area they really wanted to go into. I'm still getting random calls about jobs. My advice try the small hospitals (sometimes part of a much bigger company). I do have a drive, but it's a good job with good coworkers and good pay.

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MacGirl which general area of NC is this?

[macgirl]

Middle of state. Im near Burlington, look in Thomasville, Salisbury, and western NC, look to the smaller cities. You might have a commute, many of those I work with live in Winston Salem or Greensboro. I just got a place near work. $400-500 for 2 bedrooms is about average.

Moses Cone, Wake and Duke are looking too, but with them BSN's have a real advantage for Magnet status.