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its hard here in Chicago especially if you live in another state ....
try getting a travel nurse assignment you have a lot of experience the travel agencies would jump for a chance because you have a lot of experience /certifications. they are normally like 3-4 months and pay for housing .....while on assignment you can apply to places and have a better chance of getting calls back since you are actually in the area....or network inside wherever your assignment is for a perm job
or if on linkedin try and network with some of the recruiters in the Chicago area or er nurse managers they might can put in a word for hr to pull your resume ....networking is key in Chicago for any job
plan a trip here. call some of the places you applied and let them know you will be in town and really want to move here perm.
Shaniarose, are you still looking for a job? With your experience I am surprised you haven't found one yet. Hopefully you have by now since it is more than a month since you last posted.
I think for Chicago you need to have your Illinois license before applying or they won't even look at your application. Second , a lot of hospitals in Chicago want/require a BSN. Do you have a BSN or Associates degree?
Either way, I wish you luck.
shaniarose
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I have been emergency room nurse for 5 years. I have certifications in BLS, ACLS, TNCC