Looking for RN work in San Antonio

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Moved to San Antonio from Illinois. Due to move, have been out of work since March 2013. I was working in an office setting (pediatrics then family practice) for the last 5 years, which seems to be more common for RNs in the Chicago suburbs. I am not finding much in the way of office RN positions here. Earned BSN and took NCLEX in 2008. Someone at a Methodist Healthcare job fair suggested I apply for a RN residency position, which I did, but I don't know that I have a chance competing against new grads. Would it be beneficial to take a RN refresher, or just keep looking for jobs? Any advice appreciated!

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

I would look at small cities out side of San Antonio. My best friend who is a BSN new grad applied to many positions in San Antonio, got two interviews but no job. She has applied to countless jobs.

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What school did your friend go to? Is it really that bad to find a job?

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
What school did your friend go to? Is it really that bad to find a job?

She attended TAMUCC & yes it is. She didn't get into a residency or any interviews for general open positions. She went to a job fair for Methodist yesterday so we'll see how that turns out.

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maybe try a contractor job with the military. pay is great, hours are pretty good, the only thing is job security.

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