How to get "recruited" to states that need nurses?

[newgrad82]

Hello everyone-

I'm one of those new grads that is having a hard time getting that first job. I feel blessed that I am able to relocate and I have heard people talk about states, such as Texas, Wisconsin, Iowa, New Mexico, that are "actively recruiting" and will take new grads. Well, does anyone know how I get recruited? The deal is this, it has taken me months to understand the market in California and the thought of starting over in a new state, especially a state I know very little about, is daunting. If there is a dire need somewhere, I would much rather be recruited and just go.

Does anyone have any information that would be helpful?

Thank you!!!

[WildcatFanRN, BSN, RN]

I don't know about being actively recruited, but if you research hospitals in the states your interested in you can find out directly from them if they are hiring new grads....that's what I did. I know Carilion in Virginia and Pitt County Memorial Hospital in North Carolina hires new grads and are currently accepting applications. I also know of a smaller hospital in TX that loves new grads as well, San Angelo.

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Even though we are still welcoming new grads in my part of th country, hospitals are not spending large amounts of money on wide ranging recruiting campaigns. You will need to take responsibility for leading this process.

Once you narrow down your options and decide on a geographic area - compile a listing of the hospitals in that area and contact each one of them. Many larger systems (e.g., HCA, Tenant) have easy-to-use job listing databases which make it much easier. You are probably not going to be offered any 'unencumbered' relocation assistance because this is simply not necessary from a recruiting standpoint anymore. You could negotiate for a 'loan' that would be paid back over one or two years.

Good Luck!

[labdad1234RN]

first, start looking for a geographical area you may want to live in. second, start applying. third, interview.

being "recruited" is not just being passive and waiting for the fruit to ripen and drop off the tree.

my hospital in the midwest is actively recruiting new graduates. as mentioned in my previous postings in this forum, we do love to go out and try to find fellow nurses who may want to consider working in my hosital. the HR department here is very aggressve in setting up the interviews and getting you matched with the units you may want to be working in. of course there is the sign on bonus,educational grants, etc..and great benefits.

if want want to know more just drop me an email and ill answer our questions to the best of my knowledge. GOOD LUCK on your job search.

[willeford]

I have an associate degree. I live in New York City. I have been working at this ambulatory surgical center for 6 months. No over-time pay, no benefit. I work almost 60 hrs per week and getting paid lower than my previous LPN job at nursing home.

I am a hard worker and willing to go extra miles but I cannot do this too long even for my experience.

I am looking for a full-time position in hospital, possibly med-surge wherever hiring.

Could you tell me if I have to get an another state's license before looking or applying for a job in that state?

If you have any suggestion which are are hiring, please let me know.

Thank you.

[Bobbkat]

When I was considering out-of-state I simply applied to areas that had been recommended to me as being 'in need'. Mainly, Oklahoma and Upstate New York. I applied to hospitals in these areas, and received calls from recruiters in both states.

None of the places that contacted me included any relocation benefits or anything like that though, so I would have been on my own had I decided to pursue one of the positions, but at least I would have had employment. If offered employment, you could research areas online, rent an apartment in a promising looking area, and then move when your lease is up if you don't like the area.

[willeford]

Thanks for your reply:)