Moving back to Denver with 1 yr NICU Exp.

[UCAFblue]

Hi everyone!! I'm originally from Colorado, went to CU Denver for nursing school and moved here to southern New Mexico as a new grad to get experience. I currently work in a level II/III NICU. When I first started our nicu was a level II, but we are transitioning to a level III.

I've been here for a little over a year now and I'm starting to miss Colorado more and more. I'm more than ready to come home now, but would want to wait until late summer/early fall to make the move at the earliest. I feel a little bit disconnected from the Denver job market, but know when I left last year it was impossible as a new grad. Any idea if my chances are any better now with the little bit of experience I have? Or would it be best to try and stay where I am for another year? Thanks for the feedback!

[agriggs]

I feel like that fact you have a year experience will help a lot. I think you would be able to get a job no problem! That's what they look for I feel like is experience. :)

[scaredsilly, BSN, RN]

Most hospitals want one year experience and you have that, so it shouldn't be too hard. I know last year, Swedish hired a lot of new grads, it is probably the most new grad friendly hospital in the metro area (or was a year ago). I would start filling out applications online now that you have the experience I would say keep your current job until something pops for you, but I am betting it wont be too long.

[CaptCrzy]

I think 1 year is enough experience to start looking for something in Denver. Most job postings say, "at least 1 year of experience". You can probably get a phone interview and move out there once a new job is established. Remember if you have the job lined up before the move, all expenses related to your move are tax deductible!!

[scaredsilly, BSN, RN]

I think 1 year is enough experience to start looking for something in Denver. Most job postings say, "at least 1 year of experience". You can probably get a phone interview and move out there once a new job is established. Remember if you have the job lined up before the move, all expenses related to your move are tax deductible!!

Awesome! I forgot about that!

[DreameRN, BSN]

University of Colorado hospital is hiring in both the MICU and the Neuro ICU right now...magnet, very good hospital. I've worked in both in my time here, and I love the people in both units.

[UCAFblue]

Thanks for the comments everyone!! I think I'll start applying, it can't hurt to at least try.

[LVNBSN2]

Thanks for the comments everyone!! I think I'll start applying, it can't hurt to at least try.

How did things work out for you?? This thread is old, and I am curious! I moved to TX to get acute care experience and am looking to move back to NOCO next summer.