New Grad Job Searching without Referrals?

[NewbieNurseRN]

I hope this is not a bother but as a new graduate, I am just wondering if there is anyways to find jobs that will hire/consider new graduates? I have applied to a handful of places and even got one phone call back (waiting to see if they will call about an interview, however, this was a referral from a current RN who works there). I am just wondering if there is any way to find positions that will even perhaps hire a new grad without a referral? I have filled out a handful of applications and am trying to not take it personally when I do not hear anything back as I know there are MANY more qualified, experienced RN's out there who deserve to get the jobs. Honestly, I am open to any hours and flexible for specialties (except OB and Long term would be my least favorite). All the other clinical locations and classwork I had I thoroughly enjoyed! 

[NYCnewGrad2021]

1 hour ago, Hopeful RN said:

Congratulations! That's awesome! 

I've also been considering retirement home or rehab just because there are a ton of job postings and I'm a new RN in need of a job. I don't know much about what it's like to work in these places though; that would be my only concern. I'm interested to know how it's going for you. Please keep up posted. ? Good luck!!

I ended up taking a hospital position instead.