Grad nurse RN still looking for work

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Any grad position ideas? I know at Lee Memorial in Ft. Myers they post only 1st-5th of each month but I haven't found any in Tampa area. Am I searching under wrong wording? Is it "new graduate", "internship", "graduate", etc? Any advice is appreciated!!

So frustrated!

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Specializes in Peds OR as RN, Peds ENT as NP.

Sometimes it is also worded "Clinical Nurse Resident." Try Lakeland Regional Medical Center. I am not sure of any others that might be open as of today. Indeed.com is a great resource to check!

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Graduate Nurse was the most common listing I saw when I was looking for a position.

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Thanks!!

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RN Sam.. I sent you a friend request. I have an old login, but it isn't working so I can send you a message. I recently read (not I can't find the thread) where you were commenting to a new grad that is having problems finding a job in the Tampa Bay area. I am moving from Arkansas to the Clearwater area in May or June. I can't remember the name of the hospitals you had listed to try to find a residency in. I am unfamiliar with the area (as far as health care) and price range of average rent. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I am still learning how to maneuver around this site. I really appreciate all your help.

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Specializes in Peds OR as RN, Peds ENT as NP.

I did accept your friend request. You need to reply some posts around the site and eventually you will be able to send private message and I will be happy to help.

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Hey Sam, I will get on that today. Lol.. it will only let me reply to 6 a day. So I am trying to do 6 more posts. Thanks for all your help. I am getting more excited as these two months fly by. Thanks so much!

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Specializes in psych. rehab nursing, float pool.

I have worked in fort myers since 1999 and yes at Lee Memorial Health Sysytems. They are a very good employer to work for. We are five separate hospitals under the Lee Memorial system.

I love this area and Tampa is not all that far from here. I have heard from other that the pay rate in Fort Myers is actually higher for some than it is in Tampa, this was told to me by a psychologist. That is the only base I have as to compare what wages might actually be.

So if your heart is not set on the Tampa area, you might consider further south.

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Specializes in Ortho/Neurosurgical.

You can check the Baycare websites for PCT/CNR status (clincial nurse resident). Good luck, I feel for ya!

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