NJ NEW RN looking for JOB! Help

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Hello I'm a new RN with a associate looking for a job in any hospitals. Willing to relocate if have to. And possibly start my RN to BSN shortly if any hospital is willing to reimburse. Any help? Or advice?

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Specializes in Critical Care, Capacity/Bed Management.

As a NJ RN, I can tell you the market is saturated with new graduates. Many times the only way to secure an RN position is to have worked previously a nurse extern or tech/aide. With that being said it is not impossible or unheard of for a new grad ADN to get a job offering. Some things that will make you more marketable is attaining BLS/ACLS certifications and as you mentioned pursuing your BSN.

If you find it difficult to attain a hospital based job, look in the outpatient sector such as home health, LTACH, etc. It may not be your number one choice but it's a foot in the door.

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BLS/ACLS is basic cpr? Where do I get that? I been a LPN nurse for 4 years did homecare and now that I'm a RN wanted to span out into something more fast pace. Thanks for the advice though! :/ I applied at many hospitals near me seems like everyone wants to hire a nurse with experience, also is there any hopes of to handing in resume personally in person I mean? Is that even possible ? I thought maybe once a place sees how serious and determined I am may compel some employers of hiring me.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Most NJ hospitals have HR/recruiting off site. You will be directed back to apply online.

Look for non-hospital Select Specialty runs LTACH in parts of NJ. Sub acute. Acute rehab like Health South.

BLS = CPR for healthcare

ACLS & PALS = advanced cardiac life support & pediatric advanced life support. Advanced courses about $350 each.

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Thank you for your help! I'll look in to it! Nice to see other fellow nurses helping each other! :up:

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