How hard is it to get a hospital job anywhere in the country

NightWatch · Jun 16, 2016

I'm located in Florida. Hospitals here are constantly hiring due to high turn-over rates. I'm from out of state and was interviewed and hired within 1 week of applying. The cost of living here can be lower depending on where you are now.

Scrubs_n_sirens, MSN, RN · Jun 16, 2016

I'm in north central Pennsylvania. I found it stupid easy to get a job before I even graduated. I had a strong resume but also there is high turnover here.

A good employer has a strong orientation program. If they will accept new graduates, there's no reason you couldn't be trained.

~Shrek~ · Jun 16, 2016

If they will accept new graduates, there's no reason you couldn't be trained.

Thank you! Yes, and I think working the job I have now has helped me become much more confident in both my hard skills and my soft skills.

~Shrek~ · Jun 16, 2016

I'm located in Florida. Hospitals here are constantly hiring due to high turn-over rates. I'm from out of state and was interviewed and hired within 1 week of applying. The cost of living here can be lower depending on where you are now.

Are the turn over rates high due to short staffing and bad conditions, or because of the location?

erickz623 · Jun 17, 2016

Many places in Texas are hiring. I was hired in a rural hospital within a month of applying. The cost of living here is low, but it all depends on where you want to settle.

annerac17 · Jun 17, 2016

Which part of Florida.Im actively looking a hospital job now in Miami Fl nothing.Im willing to relocate in any cities in Fl.If anyone can help me please.thanks in advance.

nursemcsleepy, BSN, RN · Jun 17, 2016

I'm from New York City, and finding a job there is extremely difficult. The market is saturated, and a lot of hospitals are reluctant to hire new nurses. It's possible, but it's definitely hard to find a job.

I moved to Texas, and getting a job here was the complete opposite. I was hired for an excellent job within two days of applying, over the phone.

kbrn2002, ADN, RN · Jun 17, 2016

It seems like you are wide open to possibilities for relocating. Pretty cool to have the option to just pick up and move wherever you want.

You are lucky that you goal is to find employment in a more rural area. This will probably make your odds of finding a job a lot easier. Cost of living is also typically lower in rural areas unless that area also happens to rely heavily upon seasonal tourism. Of course there are rural areas in literally every state in the union so before you start the job hunt in earnest you may want to narrow down what part of the country you would like to live in. Do you like living in a place with all 4 seasons or are you more of a heat loving person? Do you enjoy outdoor activities? If so look for a region that supports what you like to do. If you like winter sports head for the north, if you like boating find some water, maybe rock climbing or hiking in the desert are more your thing. Maybe there is a particular city somewhere you would like to be close enough to visit regularly.

Whatever you decide the search sounds like fun!

martymoose, BSN, RN · Jun 17, 2016

Good luck to you, I hope you find something.

I live in a somewhat rural area, but the big hospitals just acquired the rural hospitals and basically closed them down. It stinks, as I had hoped to move to that setting.

Im currently at an inner city hospital which is an hour away.

Talk about gas suck.

~Shrek~ · Jun 20, 2016

It seems like you are wide open to possibilities for relocating. Pretty cool to have the option to just pick up and move wherever you want.
You are lucky that you goal is to find employment in a more rural area. This will probably make your odds of finding a job a lot easier. Cost of living is also typically lower in rural areas unless that area also happens to rely heavily upon seasonal tourism. Of course there are rural areas in literally every state in the union so before you start the job hunt in earnest you may want to narrow down what part of the country you would like to live in. Do you like living in a place with all 4 seasons or are you more of a heat loving person? Do you enjoy outdoor activities? If so look for a region that supports what you like to do. If you like winter sports head for the north, if you like boating find some water, maybe rock climbing or hiking in the desert are more your thing. Maybe there is a particular city somewhere you would like to be close enough to visit regularly.
Whatever you decide the search sounds like fun!

Thank you! I am not yet searching, but in a few years I may. I am pretty much willing to do anything. I just need to find a place where I can buy a house with some land on it for a good price, and I would prefer all seasons!

~Shrek~ · Jun 20, 2016

Good luck to you, I hope you find something.
I live in a somewhat rural area, but the big hospitals just acquired the rural hospitals and basically closed them down. It stinks, as I had hoped to move to that setting.
Im currently at an inner city hospital which is an hour away.
Talk about gas suck.

Ooh yeah that sounds hard!! I am not looking for anything yet, but in a few years I want to leave my location so I can have a low COL and more country life.