Finding a Job as a New RN

[TexasPediRN]

Hi Everyone-

Here is my question. I Just moved down to the Houston area from Pennsylvania, where I had a job as a RN and did a 12 week orientation in a hostpital. Before that I worked for 2 years as a student nurse aide.

My problem is that with moving, no one seems to want to hire a new RN!!

Has anyone else had problems with this, or any solutions?

I have applied to many places and many different jobs, even ones that I didnt want that much but were more suited to my experience level. (I've done Peds nursing only, but applied for regular med/surg jobs as well)

I've had 2 interviews, one in a doctors office which I dont think went well, and another for a peds home health agency which went great! That interview was last week and I think I will get that job, but in the meantime, I wanted to write this post.

Hopefully I get this new job but in the off chance that I dont, any ideas??

Thanks!

Meghan :)

[jenrninmi, MSN, RN]

Hi Everyone-

Here is my question. I Just moved down to the Houston area from Pennsylvania, where I had a job as a RN and did a 12 week orientation in a hostpital. Before that I worked for 2 years as a student nurse aide.

My problem is that with moving, no one seems to want to hire a new RN!!

Has anyone else had problems with this, or any solutions?

I have applied to many places and many different jobs, even ones that I didnt want that much but were more suited to my experience level. (I've done Peds nursing only, but applied for regular med/surg jobs as well)

I've had 2 interviews, one in a doctors office which I dont think went well, and another for a peds home health agency which went great! That interview was last week and I think I will get that job, but in the meantime, I wanted to write this post.

Hopefully I get this new job but in the off chance that I dont, any ideas??

Thanks!

Meghan :)

Good luck Meghan! I hope you get that job! ) It does seem to be much more difficult to get a non-bedside nursing job than hospital nursing. You're not willing to get a job in the hospital, is that what I'm reading?

[TexasPediRN]

Oh no- I would *love* a hospital job, actually, I would love anything dealing with Pediatrics!

Its just hard to find a job! No employer seems to call me back- maybe I just moved to the area at the wrong time :/ Expecially right after the hurricane hit..

But im hopeful that I will get this job, and hopefully will find out tomorrow or Tuesday!

[KatieBell]

Are you calling to follow up on your applications?

How are you doing your applications? Are you just sending them in and then waiting?

Normally I call the hospital and ask to speak with a recruiter. I explain what I am looking for (I did this as a new grad too.) and mention that I saw a few of these positions open on the web site for jobs. Usually they invite me to fax or send over a resume.

Other option is to fill out the stuff, and then call maybe 3-4 days later to ask about the status of your application, and just ask if they need any further information from you...

If you want hospital, I think you can get it, and it may be that the hiring engine at a hospital is not as quick or organized as the outside places which are going to be a bit smaller.

Good Luck.