Help! "overqualified" "underqualified" RN in SoCal

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I moved to southern Ca from the midwest last year after working there for 15+ years as an RN in various doctor

offices. I had high hopes of finding a similar job here however, I am discovering doctor offices and clinics here "don't hire RN's" I have found they use "less expensive" medical assistants. Frustrated, I then applied to various hospitals, temp agency's and surgery centers hoping to gain new experience. Most of these places require 1-2 years specialized experience and will not train. Should I try to seek specialized certification on my own? I have an associates degree, should I try rn to BSN program? I feel either way I still will not have the actual "experience" they seek. And would be reguarded as a new grad. I never would have thought I would have so much trouble finding an RN job in CA! Maybe time for a career change?:confused:

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Well, all I can say about this is welcome to the crowd!

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.

Not sure what part of southern california you live in.

But I know Riverside Medical Clinic in Riverside, CA hires RN's and so does Beaver Medical Clinic (when there's jobs). Those are in the inland empire and southern california is rather large....

Good luck to you.

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Thanks for the info. I am located in the Inland Empire area.

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.

good luck to you nurn69.

Most of the hospitals aren't hiring right now. If you did apply I think the only one right now that may take you is either Hemet Valley Medical Center or Community Hospital San Bernardino. You'd have to call them and ask.

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