Moving to Another Area - New Grad

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So, I read about how if you're in a saturated job market for nursing, it might be better to move to another area. But, I would think that there would be a preference given to local candidates. My question is, do employers usually flag non-local candidates (for example, from another state)? How could you express early on that you are willing to pay moving expenses and have a high interest in the job? I've read about a strategy to walk into the nurse manager's office, if you're a candidate. I don't think that tactic will work, if you are out of region. This question is specific for the new grad job market.

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This also applies to rural areas.

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

hey, in this market if i was a new grad, and i haven't been for over 4 decades....I would look at rural market....at least I know that works for SE Texas.

best wishes

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hey, in this market if i was a new grad, and i haven't been for over 4 decades....I would look at rural market....at least I know that works for SE Texas.

best wishes

Won't the hiring managers notice that I don't live anywhere close by? Or do you think many of those places need nurses badly enough that they can't be picky about local candidates?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

In 2005 I took a risky plunge and relocated to another state without a job lined up. Thankfully the risk paid off and I secured employment in fairly short order.

Won't the hiring managers notice that I don't live anywhere close by?
You simply use a local address on your employment application and resume. Any local address. It isn't as if managers are going to conduct a background check on your information before they've decided to hire you.
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Specializes in LTC, Psych, M/S.

Post your resume online. Recruiters often will direct you to the underserved critical access hospitals in rural areas.

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When I worked in Texas as a new grad, I worked with lots of new grads from other states. The hospital seemed pretty good about working with them. Some didn't get their Texas licenses when expected, for example, so they just started their orientation with the next group to buy a little time.

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Specializes in ICU.
Or do you think many of those places need nurses badly enough that they can't be picky about local candidates?

You've got it right here. A lot of those types of places are desperate for help. I didn't bother to use a fake address or anything - the place where I got my first job knew I lived 400 miles away.

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Post your resume online. Recruiters often will direct you to the underserved critical access hospitals in rural areas.

I've never heard of this. Could you explain where I can do this and a little more about the process?

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I was hired from out of state for my first job. My facility was desperate for nurses, and hired me with only a phone interview after I told them I couldn't afford to fly there for an interview.

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Networking is the best deal. That is how I got my last three jobs. I am qualified academically and with experience but that did not pull it. By the way I am not a new nurse but will be a new grad in another 3-4 months with my doctorate. I will be in that position again looking for a new job. Keep on trying and networking.

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