moving to las vegas from seattle!!!

suzanne4, RN · Jan 31, 2009

Best suggestion would be to check with the facility directly.

Things are becoming quite tight in the Las Vegas area right now as not as many people are vacationing there, so that means a decrease in everything. You may need to check out more than one locale.

Best of luck to you.

QuietRN · Feb 1, 2009

St. Rose hospitals are wonderful!! However, like the previous poster said - the economy is awful right now! Not many places are hiring. However, since you have lots of experience - you probably have a better chance (if you're not picky about what specialty). You should also look into the Southwest part of the valley. There's one huge master planned community you should look into as well - it's called Mountain's Edge. It's beautiful and very family friendly!! They have this AMAZING park within the area (I also have two little girls - 4 1/2 and almost 2). I so wish I lived down there (I'm in the southwest...but a little north of mountains edge). Anyway... good luck with your decision to move!

NVhike · Feb 1, 2009

try postponing your plan for several months or better yet probably next year, maybe things will perk up next year. hospital websites aren't really a good reliable source for employment at the moment. employment season kinda slow right now in nv. goodluck though.

Phantom702 · Feb 10, 2009

St Rose Hospital's are some of the finest hospitals in Vegas. I did the majority of my clinical in St Rose hospitals. San Martin is the one I especially enjoyed working at. I did my preceptor in the ED there. Times are tough here in Vegas the economy has hit us pretty hard. I have lived here all my life and I prefer the Northwest side of town. I am currently living in the Centennial Hills area. One positive side to the declining economy is that in Vegas the housing is at record lows. You can get a really nice house here for a low price. Good luck to you and hope you are able to join us in sunny Las Vegas.

Drew

zacarias, ASN, RN · Feb 11, 2009

September is aways out so things may be different but right now like Suzanne said, it is tough here in Vegas.

I'm from Seattle also and moved here to Vegas in mid-Dec right before the holidays without a job (Can you say stupid idea?)

Due to the economy, it is really difficult everywhere in the US these days. That being said, with enough forethought and planning, you will have no problem securing a hospital job as an RN in Vegas.

smn2010, BSN, RN · Feb 18, 2009

zacarias:

"...stupid idea!..." :bugeyes: okay, i said it!! ...i had to do that!!!... :yeah:

but i'll be just as stupid in about 8 months. i'm tired of the area i currently live in so i'll be relocating to "some where" and i'm looking at nevada, new mexico (albuquerque, sante fe, las cruces), north carolina (duke university hospital, triangle parke area (durham/raleigh/chapel hill area hospitals) arizona and texas (austin, houston) - (not in any particular order) - after i receive job offers, of course. i hope the economy improves, even a little, by then.

best of luck to all that may be relocating or searching for nursing positions/jobs.

zacarias, ASN, RN · Feb 25, 2009

zacarias:
"...stupid idea!..." okay, i said it!! ...i had to do that!!!...
u]after i receive job offers, of course[/u]. [/i]

but see, moving after you receive job offers makes it not a stupid idea :) of course, i am sure the economy will be slightly different by then...better i hope.

zman

RN1973 · Feb 25, 2009

Not sure what you've decided, as I see this was posted in January, but I just wanted to add my 2 cents.

My husband and I live in Henderson (Green Valley area) and we love it. I currently work at St. Rose, and have worked at all 3 campuses: Siena, Rose DeLima, and San Martin. Siena is the closest to me, about 5 minutes away. DeLima is about 10 minutes, in old Henderson. San Martin is a bit farther from me, maybe 15 minutes, but it's a straight shot on the freeway. San Martin is the newest campus, around since a few years ago (I think). Siena is second, and DeLima is the oldest. DeLima has been around a long time. It's an old hospital, but honestly, it is my absolute favorite. I LOVE the people at DeLima. If I can ever find my way back there, I'm going.

What about putting together a resume' and submitting an online application? I know this is no epiphany to you, but I just thought I'd mention it. Maybe give it a few days and call HR to find out the status of your application, or just call the unit manager directly. Some may even let you email your resume' and some may do a telephone interview.

I like the St. Rose system. I've worked per diem at Spring Valley hospital, which is in the Valley health system. I thought that facility was nice, with nice people. I've also worked at UMC. Now UMC is old, and is a county hospital. The unit that I worked on was insanely busy, and pt acuity was high. But, I must say, the people there were so welcoming and helpful. The nurse's aides were amazing. The staff would have these potluck dinners and on my first night, they were adamant that I stop fiddling with my charts, and come and eat with them. I loved both charge nurses that I worked with. It just seemed like a very family oriented unit. Of course, I was on nightshift, so this may play a role. But I also had a good rapport with the dayshift staff. You always have a few hags, but for the most part, it was a nice experience.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

zacarias, ASN, RN · Feb 26, 2009

I applied for a couple permanent IMC jobs at St Rose over a week ago through CHW's website and have heard nothing. It is so frustrating that no one is hiring around here.

Zman

ngindagirl · Feb 26, 2009

Thanks everyone for replying,really appreciate all yur responses.Will be coming out next week to check out the place, drive around and have a feel of the place not as a tourist this time, and hopefully move at the end of the year if all goes well, after securing a job of course. Zacharis if you don"t mind me asking,how many years of experience do you have as an RN. Right now am in the process of gathering all paperwork and endorse my licence to Nevada license. Any tips? Thanks in advance.

Codeda · Feb 26, 2009

I applied for a couple permanent IMC jobs at St Rose over a week ago through CHW's website and have heard nothing. It is so frustrating that no one is hiring around here.
Zman

A week is hardly enough time to get freaked out. Just give it a little bit of time and if you haven't heard anything call them. That's how most people I know got their jobs. " bothering" them a little bit won't hurt.