Jobless in Knoxville

Published

I've been graduated since May. I'm having difficulty finding an RN job. I missed out on the initial hiring because I was originally planning to move to Washington. For several reasons that fell through and I was unable to move. At first I was told to wait because all the new grad positions had been filled so I would have a better chance if I waited till I passed my NCLEX to apply. So I waited, passed my NCLEX almost a month ago and still nothing. Most jobs say 1 year RN experience required, and the ones that dont I apply and those applications have been under review for 2 weeks. Am I just being impatient? Are there no jobs for non-experienced, new RNs in the area left? I can't move now...I'm borrowing money from family to be able to stay in my apartment and am hounded my bill collectors because I dont have a job....

Any help-suggestions-etc would be GREATLY appreciated.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Clinical Partner and CNA.

Have you tried applying at Parkwest or Fort Sanders? Any of the Covenant facilities? Baptist West is hiring for several RN's, in most of them it doesnt say how many years of experience you need. Good Luck! I'm just now taking my pre-reqs so I dont know what your are going through right now, but hopefully the economy will get better soon. Good Luck! :)

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Oncology/med surg, Occupational Health.

I would also try UT medical center, Blount Memorial Hospital and Mercy (St Mary's). Have you tried any nursing homes or assisted living facilities? Good Luck!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

resume and cover letter? are you trying to follow up with the applications?

sometimes the hiring process can take awhile but id still send in applications for jobs that say 1 year experience. you never know until you try.

i did find this out though. electronic applications (on company websites) boot you immediately if you do not have the experience and it is never forwarded to hiring managers. you may want to try applying in person at hospital's recruiting centers

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Cardio, ED, Case Mgmt, UM, Recruiting,.

Did you work at any of the hospitals during nursing school? I work at Fort Sanders Regional, and it seems like a lot of the new graduate nurses that were hired here had worked here as an extern or a nursing assistant during school, then they were able to move fairly easily into RN positions once they graduated.

I agree with nother post that you should look at options such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health, etc... Just start getting experience in ANY setting, then hopefully you can get a position in a hospital down the road.

Good luck to you! :)

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion