Job outlook in SoCal.

[Telenurse1990]

Just a little background information about myself before I start asking one of the many questions I have. I was formerly an LPN at a SNF for about two years. I recently graduated RN school last June and am currently working on a telemetry floor for the past few months. I plan on getting a years of experience before I make any moves (as well as ACLS among other certifications) and am starting some general education classes that I need for my BSN. My question is, how bad is it in SoCal as far as jobs for an RN with my type of experience? I love my job but have been very unhappy with where I currently live (Small, somewhat conservative type town) so I need to make a move for my own personal reasons. I recently booked a trip for the summertime to see how I like the area and will make decision from there. Any advice is greatly appreciated! I posted this in the CA nursing with no luck.

[Telenurse1990]

Bump?

[OCRN3]

They need nurses in the high dessert for sure!

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[RunninOnCoffee]

What is considered high desert? I am moving to Apple Valley/Victorville in about 3 weeks. CA license application is pending now. Anybody know what the good hospitals are in that area and what one could expect as far as salary??

Thanks!

[NickiLaughs, ADN, BSN, RN]

High Desert is Victorville area. The nurse I knew with 7 year exp in L & D at same hospital was making 41ish hr base and another 6 or 7 hr night differential. It was unionized. I wish I could remember the name. :/ I think there's only 3 hospitals there. It's very deserty though. Prepare yourself for that.

[OCRN3]

Victor valley hospital

Desert regional medical center

I don't know the third

[Faeriewand, ASN, RN]

Which hospitals in Victorville are union?