New Grad Jobs in North Dakota?

[seungk5]

I hear North Dakota is hiring even though the housing may be tough.

Is this true? If so which hospital? Do you think a large hospital will hire me as a new grad into the ICU or Med Surg?

I have a BSN but it's been two years since I've had clinical experience (ICU). I have an internship coming up in January but I am hoping to find a job before that or have a job lined up after the internship.

I applied to 15 hospitals in Texas so far and got one interview and two call backs. Interview didn't go anywhere and the two hospitals haven't called me back. I am starting to get desperate here and the Job Search was even tougher than I imagined.

HELP!!!!!!!!!! I am willing to go anywhere in the country.

[seungk5]

they prob thought you were native haha i get that all the time as korean american... never thought I would hear that lol. nice meeting you dude!

[Med Surg RN, BSN, RN]

Thanks Delgadido! Seungk5 also informed me that Bismarck is quite welcoming. Glad to know there is some diversity there and friends to be made (although tougher).

[Med Surg RN, BSN, RN]

Any insight as to why ya'll chose St. Alexius over Sanford? Thanks.

[Sriracha_on_noodle]

Hi all, thanks for your great tips about job market in ND. I'm new grad ADN, from CA, and it's tough to find a job here. I think I should join you guys there too :)

[Concerto_in_C, BSN, RN]

North Dakota is so desperate they will probably give you anything you want and pay your relocation expenses but bring a tent just in case because you may have to camp for a while...

[DatMurse]

Any insight as to why ya'll chose St. Alexius over Sanford? Thanks.

First one to call back. other reason is.

St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck, ND - US News Best Hospitals

Best ratings

I heard Fargo may be funner, but I wanted to get my experience in oncology. Their oncology is mixed with medical. We all dread medical(its pretty much medical from med/surge), but its the base of nursing and good experience to have. So I have a mixed experience.

[DatMurse]

North Dakota is so desperate they will probably give you anything you want and pay your relocation expenses but bring a tent just in case because you may have to camp for a while...

I found a place pretty fast. I only stayed in a hotel to accept the job. 2nd flight in was in my apartment.

Airport->Car dealership-> apartment->fedex-> back to apartment to set up my bed and sleep. All in the same day

[Med Surg RN, BSN, RN]

Delgadido, do you have a preceptor for your medical oncology? How are you liking orientation?

I wont be able to apply for a few months. My family wants me to try here first altho I doubt I can find anything as a new grad in oncology with no prior volunteer/ rotation experience. Its pretty competitive here like most large cities.

[RNEABV]

Hi everyone,

I applied to St. Alexius last night for their graduate RN position. I got a call this morning and spoke with the clinical coordinator for the maternity/women's department. I have a phone interview tomorrow morning! Any tips? i am a little nervous.

RNeabv

[DatMurse]

Hi everyone,

I applied to St. Alexius last night for their graduate RN position. I got a call this morning and spoke with the clinical coordinator for the maternity/women's department. I have a phone interview tomorrow morning! Any tips? i am a little nervous.

RNeabv

Speak from the heart. A girl I recruited is working there now.

I applied too to St.Alexius last night (Nursing - TCU) after reading from this thread about residency program in ND.... since i applied on a friday night, bet i will hear from them next week if they consider my application, can you please let me know of any other hospital that offers residency program in ND, I want to leave application to all of them..... i have applied a bunch of hospital here in Texas with no luck, willing to move to wherever.... ND is perfect place for me cause i love extreme winters.... please help if you have any infor, i cant find any rn residency program on their website but just RN position but they dont need experience...

You really want to do TCU? I think it looks boring, but everyone has their own preference. Its not a residency program like Texas... Texas has amazing teaching programs.

[RNEABV]

Datmurse,

Hi! My interview went well. The clinical coordinator said they will be doing a background check on me and will get back to me in about a week! thanks! I hope I get the job!

RNeabv

[simplicitea]

I graduated with my BSN last June 2013, but received my RN license this month. Since it's been over a year since I graduated, I don't qualify for most new grad residency programs. The struggle to find a job is REAL! I decided to take the plunge and applied to St. Alexius. I'm desperate to start my career!