U.S.A. Maryland
Published Jul 28, 2007
sunbeam888
6 Posts
I'm new here. But have been reading all the threads which are very helpful. Anyway, I'm in a dilemma , I just passed my Nclex exam last week and I'm looking for Nursing RN Job for 3 months only (good pay I hope) where should I start?
What Hospital or nursing home would you guys recommend in Maryland?
llg, PhD, RN
13,469 Posts
You are in a difficult situation indeed. For most nursing jobs, a new grad will require several weeks (or months) or orientation in order to function independently. Orientations cost the employer a great deal of money to provide -- and any one who provides you with a good orientation will want you to work long enough for them to make that investment worthwhile.
You may be faced with having to choose between:
1. lying about your intentions (taking a job saying that you plan to stay and then lying when you resign) -- which is unethical
2. taking a job in a place so desperate for staff that they don't care -- which is probably a terrible place to work
3. delaying your entry into the nursing job market until you are ready to make a longer-term committment so that you can get your career off to a good start.
Personally, I would prefer the third option above and seek a job that would probably not utilize much of my nursing education -- but would provide a little temporary income until I was ready to start my nursing career off right.
Another option might be with a company that supplies private duty nursing and home health aids. They might have a case that would not require sophisticated nursing skills (more like sophisticated baby-sitting) for which you would be suited.
As I don't live in your area, I am not aware of specific employers near you -- but I wish you the best of luck.
Thanks for the options.I'm thinking something in the line of home care nurse or hospice or maybe private nurse. Is that possible?
Ladypie
100 Posts
I was browsing craigslist and saw some 13-week nursing contracts in the Baltimore area. I found them under the part-time jobs section, and the title of the post is: Needed: Med Surge, ICU, Tele, ER, RNs now!!!!
They seem to be 3 12-hour shift deals and pay ranges from $40-$48/hr.
I didn't want to copy and paste the whole post, but if you have trouble finding it, let me know. The post was placed on 7/27.
Good luck.
Bunker
29 Posts
Agree. seen it also at craig list
Found it Thanks! Ladypie