Chicago area RN with 6 months experience, HELP!

[nurse0409]

Hello all,

I was hoping for a little advice as I continue my job search. I recently moved to the Chicago suburbs with 6 months of experience as a nurse in a cardiac step-down unit. I applied to some area hospitals and then proceeded to follow up by hand delivering my cover letter, resume, license etc. I only made it to one hospital as there reaction was poor to this gesture. They do not take resumes (I was unaware) and basically laughed at me for trying. What is your recommendation? Is this a poor gesture? I applied online prior to delivering my resume, but when you upload your resume it alters the format. Since I put SOOO much time into my resume, I thought it would be nice for them to have a 'clearer' copy. Should I try visiting other hospitals I applied to, to drop of my resume or is this bad practice? Thank you for your help and advice.

[RN4S22]

sorry to hear that i know it must be hard for you. i am actually in the same boat as you are. i keep applying for job online but i have yet to get any respond and i have thought about going in person but since everything is online i don't think it will make a difference. but i think you should call the nurse recruiter or the hr department and keep checking on your application status it would never hurt. just keep calling them and ask if they are hiring new graduate. good luck!!!!!!!