12+ months out of practice

So I'm back! I'm looking for advice on returning to nursing after 12 months away due to the unfortunate (extended time) & location of my husband in Puerto Rico!

We are currently waiting on the news of when and where he will be located next! I'm am coming into my 12th month out of practice (with one year experience), it may be 15-18 months by the time we make it to our next home.

I am stressing about getting back back to states and starting work but I'm scared my lapse in practice may hinder my ability to get an interview or call from HR at all!

Is there anything I can do to show that I am passionate about returning to work! This break in practice has been terribly painful for me and a huge stressor for my husband and I b/c he knows how much I loved the job I left & how much I can offer any nursing unit!

I would love to start on a postpartum unit right away but with one Year med/surg-cardiac experience and a break in employment, I know they may be difficult but I also know I have so much I can contribute as well! I would be happy to go a to cardiac unit but I don't think it would be long term and the kind of excitement and fulfillment I think about if I were able to begin on PP right away!

Obviously I am going to be over the moon to return home and happy to go back to work but just looking for ideas, feedback or those that have been in similar situations! I've read a few posts and statements saying it could be nearly impossible & that completely terrifies me.

***We should know by end of July about when/where for our next location*** I know that will be helpful in my search and personal research as well!

Thanks all!