Looking to work in San Diego: Need some advice! :)

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

I currently live and work in Las Vegas. I graduated 2 years ago from UNLV. I'm an RN, and have been working in Med-Surg, going on 2 years now. I've lived in Vegas all my life and need a change. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend hospitals I should apply to in San Diego. I just got through applying for a California license by endorsement. I just sent in the paper work today. I'm not picky on where I should work. I'm not too familiar with San Diego, so I just need some guidance. I don't have any ICU experience, but I don't mind working in any area. All of my experience has been in med-surg thus far, so I'm preferably looking for a job in that area, in an acute hospital setting (not a nursing home or hospice). I appreciate and look forward to receiving any suggestions or thoughts!

I have applied to Kaiser Permanente and Scripps Memorial Hospital so far, but I have not heard back. I'm wondering if it's because I stated I did not have a California license. I'm not easily discouraged though because I know I have not put in as much effort in applying as I should yet, so I definitely will do so.

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i'm still a student, so take this as you may, but i would try sharp as well. in my clinicals so far, sharp hospitals ahve been my favorite. good luck! :)

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You can start with 13 weeks assignment with a travel agency. And once you get familiarized with the place than you can apply for a full time job to the hospital of your choice! Good Luck:up:

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I heard UCSD is a good hospital to work at.

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Specializes in NICU, Mother-baby, home health care.

I worked at Sharp and Kaiser Permanente. Both are very good hospitals, and I do hear great things about UCSD. You also have Children's Mercy too. There are several hospitals in San Diego. I miss S.D soooo much. I was raised there, and left to go to nursing school in Missouri, and haven't been back. :( Just be prepared for the cost of living which is higher than that of Vegas. But I must say its a beautiful city, I miss the beaches! Good Luck

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