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Specializes in Cardiac Nursing.

I find myself having to look for another job and I REALLY want NICU. I know I can do the job. How do I do a job search for hospitals with NICU's and a decent orientation program, as well as relocation assistance? When I type in "NICU RN jobs" in my search engine I get a lot of fluff and travel nursing sites.

Any advice?

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

My organization does not provide relocation assist for inexperienced nurses. Maybe others are different.

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Specializes in Cardiac Nursing.

Some do, some don't. Which is why I'm trying to apply to places within driving distance of my home state. Granted everything in the continental US is within driving distance, but hopefully a days drive at the least. I'm also thinking about sticking with compact state for the simple reason that I can't afford another states license fee right now.

The problem though is I'm only interested in NICU and finding out which hospitals have NICU's with a web search isn't easy. I have been able to find Children's Hospitals, but I know there are more NICU's than those in Children's hospitals.

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I work in a NICU and what I did was find hospitals in my area that Im interested in. I knew I would be in OK so I looked up reputable hospitals within the state. Go to the hospitals main site and look for the career/jobs section and then you can either contact a nurse recruiter or submit your resume online. If the NICU is hiring there should be a listing for available postitions. Hope this helps!

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.
I'm also thinking about sticking with compact state for the simple reason that I can't afford another states license fee right now.

zoobyli,

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you move out of state, even to a compact state, you will have to apply for a nursing license in your new state of residence.

Compact licenses are intended to allow a "guest" to practice nursing, either across state lines or as a traveler. Once you move to a new state, you are no longer a "guest" but a resident of that state, and the compact provision no longer applies.

For example, I live in Nebraska and have a compact license. If I were to travel to TX for the winter, I could work there on the compact portion of my license. But if I were to move my household to TX, I would then be a TX resident, and would not be able to practice nursing unless I applied for a TX license. The compact portion of my license would be in effect in every other compact state, but not TX.

Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte used to offer relocation assistance. They have a large NICU, as does Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.

Perhaps you could post some cities that interest you, and we might be able to recommend hospitals.

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Specializes in Cardiac Nursing.
zoobyli,

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you move out of state, even to a compact state, you will have to apply for a nursing license in your new state of residence.

Compact licenses are intended to allow a "guest" to practice nursing, either across state lines or as a traveler. Once you move to a new state, you are no longer a "guest" but a resident of that state, and the compact provision no longer applies.

For example, I live in Nebraska and have a compact license. If I were to travel to TX for the winter, I could work there on the compact portion of my license. But if I were to move my household to TX, I would then be a TX resident, and would not be able to practice nursing unless I applied for a TX license. The compact portion of my license would be in effect in every other compact state, but not TX.

Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte used to offer relocation assistance. They have a large NICU, as does Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.

Perhaps you could post some cities that interest you, and we might be able to recommend hospitals.

Oh, I know that once residency changes I'll have to get licensed in that state. But if I read correctly I'll have 30 days and can actually start working instead of having to have it before I start. At least in the two compact states I've researched so far.

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.
Oh, I know that once residency changes I'll have to get licensed in that state. But if I read correctly I'll have 30 days and can actually start working instead of having to have it before I start. At least in the two compact states I've researched so far.

Yes, I think most compact states allow a 30-day (or so) grace period. Check just to be sure.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Cardiac Nursing.

Thanks Jolie,

Amazing how confusing it is to look for a job, especially when you end up having to apply out of your home state. There really should be an easier way to find the jobs your interested in, in the areas of the country your interested in. I'm noticing job web sites are about useless for narrowing down possible employers.

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