Lack of nursing jobs

[Redhead28]

I wonder where everyone is from that they are having so much trouble locating nursing jobs. I moved from a small town where I had full time employment and they had many open positions, to a large city. I found a job quickly (even before moving) and see multiple jobs listed at all hospitals. Is it the hours, the place, or really no jobs?

[my_purpose]

This is so disheartening to hear. Especially because you always hear that a nurse will always have a job. I have just been accepted to IUSON - Indianapolis and I have already started looking into options. I am really considering the Nurse Candidate Program - Navy.

[happy2learn]

I wouldn't move unless I had a job offer. I would fly or drive for an interview far away, and if I got the offer, then I would move. I'd never move with the "hopes" of finding a job.

[happy2learn]

The point is new grads and nurses from other parts still have to weary when moving to other parts of the country. I'm from the city and I moved to a rural part of Nc and Sc. They would rather still hire locally. I'm a quiet person,but I guess my strong Nj accent gave me away.I have heard it from the army wives around here who have had a hard time also.but now I've applied to jobs back home and I've already got 3 offers within 2 weeks so off I go.

I love accents! I know that probably sounds stupid, but I do. New Jersey ones too!

The only time an accent bothers me is when it's so thick I can't understand a thing, and then that person gets mad at me for not understanding them.

One reason they may want to hire locally is that they may think you might pack up and leave for another job in another town or state. They may feel that a person with local roots is more likely to stay, whereas a person who just moved in town may find they don't like it there and leave.

[cute-1]

How do you apply for jobs in other states? I mean,If My license is in Montana and I go for an interview in Florida won't it be a long time before I can "transfer" it...Won't I have to be licensed in Florida at the time of the interview?

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

How do you apply for jobs in other states? I mean,If My license is in Montana and I go for an interview in Florida won't it be a long time before I can "transfer" it...Won't I have to be licensed in Florida at the time of the interview?

The process of endorsing one's licensure into another state often doesn't take too long if your original license is unencumbered, maybe six weeks at the most. In addition, most BONs will grant you a temporary license while you wait for your permanent license from the new state.