Moving back to Savannah

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Hello, I am moving back to the Savannah area after 7 years away later this year. I have 1 year experience in a Medsurg/Tele observation & admissions unit that has a high turnover rate and is considered an extension of the ED. I would like to stay in a hospital setting since I feel as though I still have much to learn. My question is, will I be able to find a job in a hospital with only a year experience? For SJ/C for example, I saw that they only wanted nurses with 2 years experience on all floors. I would love to be able to get in the ED as it was my first choice. Any insight would be very much appreciated. Thank you!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Did you look at Memorial?

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I did, but their openings all said RN II and I wasn't sure what that meant. Clinical ladder?

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
I did, but their openings all said RN II and I wasn't sure what that meant. Clinical ladder?

In most places I have seen with a clinical ladder, RN II just meant at least a year of experience. You should apply.

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I will thank you!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.

I believe RN II are all full time positions at Memorial. It does have a different meaning for the PRN Pool, though. They are currently hiring new-grad RNs and LPNs at the hospital. So, your one year of experience is almost a guaranteed position, barring a positive criminal record and drug screen check, of course.;)

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