L&D Jobs Summer 2014

[birthingbabiesrn]

I'm a new grad who's had her RN license for three months and has been unable to land a nursing job due to the lack of openings in her area, let alone in L&D.

I am willing to relocate for an L&D position, but I don't know where in the U.S. is in particular need for nurses in L&D and will take a new grad.

Anyone have any insight?

Thanks!

[iPink, BSN, RN]

Do you have your BSN? Have you been applying everywhere or just to L&D? If you're just focusing on one particular specialty, the more difficulty you'll have landing a job. New grads can get hired into L&D but it's not easy.

I started in progressive care, not because it was my first choice but it was an income and valued experience. After a year, I transferred to our Women's hospital. My hospital is Magnet and only hires BSNs.

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[PCnurse88]

You have to apply to any and all jobs in any and all states, to be honest. If you're willing to relocate for L&D, you need to be willing to relocate for any job. I was offered the job at my current hospital, in my home state, the same day I was offered a job in Atlanta, GA. If I had gotten the job offer at home even a day later, I would now be living 20 hours away from my family and friends.

Best of luck!