experience with NYC nurse staffing agencies?

[brooklynRN25]

I've just graduated with my BSN, and moved to Brooklyn into what appears to be a completely saturated job market. I've applied to every position I can at every hospital in the NYC area, and no interviews. My plan has now become to find a position through a nurse staffing agency, I figure even if it's temporary it'll give me some experience and pay while I'm still searching for a hospital placement. Does any one have any advice for job hunting in the city, or working with a staffing agency? Also, has anyone spent any time pounding the pavement and handing in an application to a hospital nurse recruiter directly? I thought I might have more success with that then being immediately rejected via online application for not having the correct amount of experience. I'd appreciate any advice, and thanks for your time.

[ssikhrakar]

I am also looking for some advice regarding the job search. Any help is much appreciated.

[FutureRN19]

I am also in with the others looking for the same answer ......anyone?

[caroline88]

i am also interested in that subject.

[All4NursingRN]

well it seems that going in directly can be your best bet. i did that some years ago and got a job faster that way. online applications can be useless sometimes.

[pamdeeRN]

I pretty much in a similar situation (moved to Brooklyn, applying anywhere and everywhere) and it's a little over a year when you made that post I just wanted to see where your at now?!?? Were you able to find a position?!?? And if you did do you have any tips?!?? Thanks...

[Prilly82]

Hi, I see your post is a little over one year old....I'm curious about your situation currently. Did you find your hospital job? Tried an agency? any tips would be appreciated. I'm trying to find a job as a New RN in NY, but no luck yet. Thought about going in person to handle resumes but not sure....... hope to hear from you or anyone with good ideas...Thanks