May be moving to Denver, where should I apply?

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Hi!

My husband and I have the opportunity to relocate to Colorado through his company. A large part of his decision rests on whether I think I can get a job and be happy there. Currently I work in a Neuro/Trauma ICU. I have two and a half years experience, the last nine months in critical care. I am a diploma RN.

I really would like to know the basics before I tell my husband what I think. What are the best hospitals in Denver to work for? What are the critical care ratios? What kind of money should I expect? Is Colorado one of those screw-the-nurses-we-need-money states? (That last one I ask from experience. I have worked in hospitals in two different states and the cultures could not be any more polarized.)

I have been doing web searches and have seen a lot of confusing input. I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks!

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Specializes in CCRN.

I am very interested to hear replies to this. I am an RN at a large teaching hospital in CT. I have two years on a busy med/surg/infectious disease floor and currently have spent the last year in medical ICU. I have been thinking of a move to CO. I used to live in California, bay area, and though the pay is great the cost of living is out of site. I have always loved CO. The rockies are gorgeous. I was wondering what the pay is like for RN's with experience and the job market too.

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I've been looking on allnurses, but all of the info is so old I'm sure some things have changed. I googled RN pay and was directed back here, LOL.

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I would also be interested in hearing about agencies, come to think of it.

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Anyone?

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

I really can't speak for ratios in critical care areas, as that is not my area of expertise. For someone with 2-3 years of experience, you can expect to make about $25-27, I think. You may have some challenges finding a job without a BSN. New grads are absolutely shut out without the BSN, but someone with a few years of valuable experience may have better luck.

As far as facilities, I have experience with Children's, University and Denver Health, and I thought they were all great places to work.

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Thank you, klone!

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