Moving to Miami with less than a year experience

U.S.A. Florida

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Hello! My fiancee accepted a job in Miami and moved down in February. I hope to join him this summer, but by then, I will only have 8 months experience. (I currently have six months). Has anyone heard of anyone getting a job in the Miami area with less than a year experience? As I understand, Miami is difficult place to get hired in general.

I'm wondering if I should just stay put at my current hospital until I hit the year mark... Any insight or personal experience would be much appreciated!

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I'm also relocating to South Florida later this year. My advice? Yes, you should definitely stay on with your current RN job AT LEAST until you hit the 1year mark. The more experience you have before you go, the better. Most of the jobs I saw posted required at least a year of recent, relevant nursing experience. I also wouldn't leave until you also have your Florida license. I'm going through that process now. If you absolutely can not wait until the 1 year mark, you might find work in an LTC or home Heath position, or possibly a new grad residency program. Good luck!

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I'm also relocating to South Florida later this year. My advice? Yes, you should definitely stay on with your current RN job AT LEAST until you hit the 1year mark. The more experience you have before you go, the better. Most of the jobs I saw posted required at least a year of recent, relevant nursing experience. I also wouldn't leave until you also have your Florida license. I'm going through that process now. If you absolutely can not wait until the 1 year mark, you might find work in an LTC or home Heath position, or possibly a new grad residency program. Good luck!

Hey! Thanks for the reply. I wasn't sure what kind of opportunities would be available for me with my limited experience, but I'm happy to say that I went on four interviews between two healthcare systems - Memorial Healthcare and Cleveland Clinic - and received four job offers! I received Florida license a week after getting all the required "paperwork" together. And then started applying. I actually didn't think anyone would look at my application unless I had a license. Good luck with your search and the move! :)

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