Can't get a NICU job!

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Specializes in ICU, OR.

I'm so bummed. After years of working with adults I am trying to pursue my "dream" of working in a NICU. But I can't find a job! Most only hire RNs with NICU experience. The one or two places that I know are willing to train RNs are not getting back to me. I am used to being in demand and people WANTING to hire me! So sad. I need a job soon so I don't know if I should just give up, and work with adults again, or keep waiting around and try for NICU. :o

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.

If you don't find a NICU position, you might consider mother-baby. You will be working with your target population and interacting with the NICU staff, which will help you get a foot in the door. Good luck!

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Specializes in ICU, OR.

Thanks, good point. I did apply online for an L&D job but haven't heard from them.

Actually, today I was about to call an old employer and go back to adults and just suck it up. Then I got a call to interview for a NICU! Wish me luck.

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Specializes in women's health, NICU.

Good luck, on your interview!! I just made that transition to NICU from mother-baby myself. Maybe as a back up plan, look for a mother-baby position like Jolie said earlier. I'm pretty sure you will be alright. Good luck, once again!!!

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Specializes in ICU, OR.

Just an update in case anyone is interested. I interviewed for a NICU position and got it, but also have been offered a job closer to home, sticking with adults. Having my own kiddies at home, I chose to take the job near home instead. Although I would love to do NICU one day, I can't reason the long commute right now, along with what I know would be a long, challenging orientation. Maybe one day I pursue NICU again, but for now I am sticking with adult ICU. Good luck to everyone else working in or pursuing NICU, I think it is such a unique area and have all the respect in the world for you NICU RNs. FYI I will probably continue to stalk this forum whenever I want to live vicariously through you NICU peeps! ;)

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Interested in moving to Chapel Hill NC?:nuke: We will hire you!

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Since I have started in the NICU, we have had a few adult ICU nurses move over here. They go through an orientation and then they go to some of the same classes that the new interns do.

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