How to get into a good ICU?

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Hello I'm looking for some advice in getting into an ICU. I have experience working in telemetry and cardiac cath lab but seem to get passed up when it comes to obtaining an interview for ICU. I want to work in an ICU so I can eventually apply to CRNA school. I've been out out of school for almost 5years and would like to move forward with my career goals. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Specializes in ICU.

Luck. Really! I guess first off, don't mention your goal of CRNA. That doesn't benefit anyone but you. Second, it couldn't hurt to have your CPR/ACLS/PALS already done, although I think the hospital should be paying for all that. But, what do I know ... 15 years of cardiac ICU experience and I can't get an interview either, so pfffft! :cheeky:

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Luck. Really! I guess first off, don't mention your goal of CRNA. That doesn't benefit anyone but you. Second, it couldn't hurt to have your CPR/ACLS/PALS already done, although I think the hospital should be paying for all that. But, what do I know ... 15 years of cardiac ICU experience and I can't get an interview either, so pfffft! :cheeky:

Biff, I'm sure this has been mentioned to you, but have you tried agency work? Sometimes that can give you an in at local hospitals. In my area, I constantly see ads from agencies for CVICU nurses.

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Around here, if you work agency for a hospital, the hospital won't touch you for a year.

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Are you willing to relocate? If so inbox me.

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I'll relocate in state - Wisconsin. No desire to live anywhere else.

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