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Hi,

I am trying to get a general feel on the job situation for nurses in Chicago. I am moving there shortly, and I have my RN license currently pending for Illinois. I have my BSN, and one year of med/surg experience at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and I am wondering if I will be able to find a job very easily in downtown Chicago. I am hoping for one of the university hospitals.

Also, does anyone have any opinions on agency nursing in Chicago? Would that be a good way to see lots of different hospitals and then choose one later for more permanent employment?

Any comments appreciated, thanks!

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Specializes in Neuroscience/Neuro-surgery/Med-Surgical/.

Few hospitals are hiring experienced or new grads. There seems to be a lot of advertisements out there, but a few of my friends are having a hard time finding full time permanent positions; and they have a couple years of experience.

Agency is a good way to get a feel for hospitals in the area. Healthcare Personnel Inc was an agency I had used as well as Nurses PRN agency; was able to get contract and per diem work, but that was over 3 years ago. The market has changed dramatically. I am now picking up some hours via MSN agency, and seeing how it goes.

IMHO I wouldn't move until you have a job offer, as it is a tough market here.

I do wish you the best of luck!

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Specializes in Tele, ED/Pediatrics, CCU/MICU.

Hi,

I am from New England and over the past few weeks have applied to all of the major hospitals in the city of Chicago and a bit beyond. I ultimately hope to move there once I have secured a job. I have begun the paperwork to get an IL license.

After doing the usual phone-tag thing, I was able to secure 2 interviews, one at Mt. Sinai and one at Loyola.

I'm quite nervous, and I really hope nothing goes wrong!! I feel very lucky even to have the opportunities to interview.

I know that the general consensus is that the job market is skill kind of rough, but stay positive..... who knows what will happen. With a little persistence and positive thinking, anything is possible!

** Consider reposting this in the Chicago forum/visiting it if you haven't already. I was able to find some good info, at least about the hospitals, hiring patterns etc.

Best of luck, and keep at it!

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Hi,

I am a new grad RN with a BSN. I live in Chicago and cannot land a nursing job. I have expanded my job search to include the whole state of IL.

You have an advantage because you have one year under your belt. I have found that there are so many more job openings for people with 1 year of experience compared to those with none.

Good luck!

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