Moving to a new city without having any job prospect?

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I am a new graduate RN,BSN and I'm wondering if it is crazy to think about moving to a city (that is oversaturated with new grad RNs) with no job prospect. I'm currently in Houston and want to settle down in Charleston, SC! I have a feeling that the fact that these hospitals know that I do not live in the area may be part of the reason I am not getting any callbacks, although I'm aware being a new grad with no experience doesn't help either :(. Money is not a huge concern - I can afford to be unemployed for a few months if it comes to that.

Has anybody done anything similar?

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Specializes in ICU/ER.

I am a new BSN RN myself and I recently moved to the Ft. Campbell, KY/Nashville, Tennessee area. I have applied to at least over 100 jobs in and around the area: hospitals, nursing homes, home health (I'm grasping here), behavioral health, you name it. I've not had one single call for an interview. I have the most excellent references a nurse can have and great job history and experience as a tech in a hospital. I've been told that it's a "good 'ol boy" system here and if you don't know people that know people you can go several months or a year without an offer. I am extremely frustrated. Not sure if you know anyone in that area, but from my experience it would sure help. Just thought I'd give you the rundown of my experience. Good luck to you!

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Specializes in ICU.

Your asking for trouble. Generally you should always have a job set up before you move. You know the area is saturated with new grads so the chances are poor. But if you really want to live in that area, why not get a job waitresing or whatever while you are finding jobs so you dont drain your funds.

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I am a new BSN RN myself and I recently moved to the Ft. Campbell, KY/Nashville, Tennessee area. I have applied to at least over 100 jobs in and around the area: hospitals, nursing homes, home health (I'm grasping here), behavioral health, you name it. I've not had one single call for an interview. I have the most excellent references a nurse can have and great job history and experience as a tech in a hospital. I've been told that it's a "good 'ol boy" system here and if you don't know people that know people you can go several months or a year without an offer. I am extremely frustrated. Not sure if you know anyone in that area, but from my experience it would sure help. Just thought I'd give you the rundown of my experience. Good luck to you!

It does seem like it's all about who you know now in most areas :(. I really do not know anyone in Charleston, I am young and looking for a change and just love the Charleston area.

Have you thought of getting a tech position at one of the hospitals just to "get into the system?"

Best of luck to you

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My advice is to get licensed as an RN in South Carolina and put that on your resume. I moved to a new state as a new grad and before I got my license in THIS state I did not get a call back. It is much harder to get a job when you have no connections, but it can be done. I would say get endorsed and then start re-applying everywhere. If you get some interviews or callbacks, you will be in a better position to move.

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Specializes in Community Health/School Nursing.

I agree with getting your license in the state you want to work first. I was moving to FL and put in applications left and right....no call backs. Once I obtained my FL RN license I re-applied to those jobs and finally received calls back.

It should only take you 3-4 weeks to obtain your license. Best of luck!

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Specializes in Community Health/School Nursing.
I am a new BSN RN myself and I recently moved to the Ft. Campbell, KY/Nashville, Tennessee area. I have applied to at least over 100 jobs in and around the area: hospitals, nursing homes, home health (I'm grasping here), behavioral health, you name it. I've not had one single call for an interview. I have the most excellent references a nurse can have and great job history and experience as a tech in a hospital. I've been told that it's a "good 'ol boy" system here and if you don't know people that know people you can go several months or a year without an offer. I am extremely frustrated. Not sure if you know anyone in that area, but from my experience it would sure help. Just thought I'd give you the rundown of my experience. Good luck to you!

Check out Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. They are always looking for someone to work Tower 6, Ortho/Neuro from 7pm-7am.

Also, check out Stallworth Vanderbilt Rehab....they normally have openings also.

Good luck!

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My advice is to get licensed as an RN in South Carolina and put that on your resume. I moved to a new state as a new grad and before I got my license in THIS state I did not get a call back. It is much harder to get a job when you have no connections, but it can be done. I would say get endorsed and then start re-applying everywhere. If you get some interviews or callbacks, you will be in a better position to move.

Good idea, thanks!

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Maybe stating your current situation on your cover letter may help some too. Let them know what you are planning to do and be honest about it. Try and find out who the HR or Nurse managers are in the facility you intend to work at, and contact them by phone or email.

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Contacting HR does sound like a good plan!

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