New Grad BSN, RN and cannot find a job!! HELP!

[sydneyw19]

I am a recent BSN graduate from Athens, GA. I have passed my NCLEX and am desperately seeking an RN position. I have applied to:

Athens Regional Medical Center, St. Mary's Healthcare System, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Northside Hospital, Emory Healthcare, Gwinnett Medical, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and several others.

My mom works at a nursing home that I have been given a job offer to, but I have been told this is not a good idea for new grads. I want to eventually specialize in PEDS or OB and have been told this would hurt my chances. I am looking for a hospital position and would like to eventually work at CHOA but I know this might not happen for me at first. In addition, I have worked as a nanny for the past six years, had an externship in L&D and a practicum in NICU but both departments were not hiring. I also volunteered at a camp through Children's Healthcare of Atlanta last month and have had several other experiences to add to my resume. Still, I have had ZERO success landing a job, or even an interview!

I have someone that is in the process of looking through my resume and making changes in order to help me with finding a job, but I am wondering if I should hire a nurse recruiter in the area. I don't know how to go about doing this. Is anyone familiar with this process and if it is beneficial?

I am so frustrated and never thought I would be without a job at this point. Can anyone offer any sound advice at this point??

Thank you!

[ms_sgr, BSN, NP]

Try Scott and White in Texas. they hire new grads and they pay for relocation expenses. I was hired right on the spot, but had to cancel my offer. Peachford hires new grad. You start as PRN first. Also Grady ER hires new grads and the pay is better than most hospitals. Phobe Putney hire new grads as well. I applied to almost every hospital in Georgia, Albany was the farthest. I hope that you find something soon. I definitely understand your frustration.

[SENSUALBLISSINFL, BSN, RN]

Good luck Sydney.... if trying Florida, your best bet is in the north part of Florida.

[emilytoc]

I was in the same boat you're in until a couple of weeks ago. I graduated from The University of Michigan with my BSN and moved back to Atlanta in May. After I had two interviews that didn't work out, I was about to lose hope when I was able to get in touch with a manager who just happened to have two new grad positions open up. I got the job because I was recommended by staff members and proactive enough to e-mail her and interview with her at the right time. If you know ANYONE working in hospitals, see if they can pass along a manager's name and e-mail address to you! I can't believe I have a job, I thought I was going to be searching for a looooong time. Good luck!

[Marshall1]

Have you tried Eastside Medical in Snellville or Clearview (Walton Co). There is also Northridge in Commerce. I know Eastside hires new grads.

As far as Florida..having come from there my only advice is have your Fl. license before applying to any positions there - otherwise you will not even be considered most places.

Also, USAJOBS - The Federal Government’s Official Jobs Site

I know it's tough - even for us seasoned nurses it's tough.

[SL2014]

Hello, I just wanted to let you know I feel your pain. I'm in Phoenix, Arizona, I graduated in August and have applied for almost 200 jobs. I graduated with a 3.75, I have ACLS, PALS and BLS. I am a member of Sigma Theta Tau, ANA and AACN.... I can't even get a **call** back. It's rough out there, people. Keep your head up and keep being positive. Make sure to try and keep the best attitude possible despite how incredibly frustrating it is. We will make it.

[meeep, BSN, RN]

Two HUNDRED?!?! And zero calls?! Did you put the right phone number on your application?

[T-Bird78]

I'm a LPN with 4 years experience and I've been looking for 6 months. I'm going through SeaCap staffing, so that might be your best bet. Emory's jobsite has a place specifically for new grad RNs so check that out.

[SL2014]

I just got a call back for an interview so yeah. And BELIEVE me, I got suspicious too!!! I even called my phone from my friends phone to make sure something wasn't wrong lol. It's ROUGH out there.