Hiring freeze in VA and DC?

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Specializes in Psych, Ortho, Stroke, and TBI.

Hello all, my friend who works for INOVA in and around the DC area has told me that there's a hiring freeze within the INOVA system, due to the failing economy.

Problem is, I was planning on moving in about 2-3 months to the area, and I'm a new grad. This has me freaked as everyone tells me that INOVA is a good microcosm of the job market from Reston to Baltimore. Are things that dire?

And, if so, how does this affect the internships out there? I don't want to have to struggle when I get out there.

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Specializes in Surgical ICU, Anesthesia.

It's important to give yourself enough time to find, interview, be offered and eventually, accept an internship position. I would'nt wait until you've moved because that'll put you behind your peers. Two hospitals in D.C. that offer new grad residency/internship positions are Washington Hospital Center (Dream Day) and Georgetown University Hospital. I just participated in one and I know that offers came out of it for some applicants. Good luck in your search.

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Specializes in oncology.

I've heard there might be a hiring freeze as well in the INOVA system...however I have a friend who just set up an interview at INOVA Fairfax in April and they are looking to hire at least 12 new grads for the floor she is applying for. Also, I know WHC is hiring right now. Georgetown just had their new graduate day, so most of the new graduate positions their have probably been filled. I don't think the situation is dire, but I would definitely start your search now and set up interviews. Good luck!

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Specializes in TNCC CEN CPEN CCRN.

The economy affects us all, but hospitals in the DC market are still hiring. GWU Hospital, and several INOVA locations (Mt. Vernon, Healthplex, Fairfax).

As far as travel nursing goes, fuhgeddabowdit! Contracts have all but disappeared nationwide.

-Craig

RN, BSN and others.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Its not as cushy as it was a few years ago for new grads but there are still plenty of jobs, imo. Good luck.

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I as well as two of my classmates recently got/accepted jobs in three different hospitals in DC, Children's, Howard and Providence so some places are definitely still hiring for new grads

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Wait, can you get internships after graduating with an RN? How does that work? I've heard of internships for while you are going to school but not after. Or am I reading your situation incorrectly?

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