can a new grad get hired as tech or unit secretary?

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Seems like the only new grads getting hired here are those who were already working in those positions. At this point I'm willing to do it for a while and have applied but is there any chance a licensed RN would be hired for those jobs?

If I were single, childless, renting, I would move. But I can't.

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Specializes in Tele/PCU/ICU/Stepdown/HH Case Management.

man, i hear ya! i recently graduated and i sit for my boards in two weeks. none of the hospitals are hiring anymore new grads, so i have decided to look into ltac, skilled nursing, etc. i know it may not be what you originally intended on doing, but in this economy you are going to have to take what you can get. at a skilled facility at least you will be using nursing skills you know. good luck!

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Of course you have a chance. But check you BON of nursing regarding working as a tech with a RN license and the expectation. In NYS you are only supposed to do tasks allowed by the license you are hired under. INHO it is a good way to get you foot in the door if you are willing to work for less $$$.

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I forgot...do you need a CNA license to work as a tech?

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Specializes in Medical, Surgical, Critical-Care.

NO. Im a PCT and Im not certified. I just had to pass fundamentals of nursing and med-surg 1.

I too am looking a for a job. I have worked as a PCT for a year and there just isn't any jobs at my hospital. I graduated a month ago and take boards this weekend.

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Since New Grad jobs I know a RN that is working as a unit secretary at Standford. So, yes you can!!

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Specializes in med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections.

I know someone who got her LVN license but was hired on as Unit Secretary because that was the only open position and her friend got her in.

I got my EMT license and started a tech job after graduating from school and before I took NCLEX. Good decision. After working 6 or 7 months as a tech I went to med/surg as a LVN. I will stay on my job as I get my RN and get RN experience.

LTAC is a great option because that too is considered med/surg experience. Just get your foot in wherever you can and go from there. Good luck! ;)

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