New Grad Moving to East TN - input PLEASE!!

southern rn · Mar 27, 2010

what city or region ?

wanabenurse · Mar 27, 2010

The Knoxville region even though I am flexible for relocating a hour or two away.... I have applyed to UT and Covenant for new grad positions so far.

RNbynight · Mar 27, 2010

Apply with Mercy. I know Mercy Main is hiring on multiple floors.

southern rn · Mar 27, 2010

I can give you a little info on the Tri-cities region if you want. PM me if your interested.

LoveANurse09 · Mar 28, 2010

From my experience you have to have your TN or compact state licensure FIRST before they will even consider you.

wanabenurse · Mar 29, 2010

I have my license in Maine, part of the compact....

bloviate · Mar 31, 2010

Go somewhere else besides the Knoxville area. This place is absolutely stinks working as an RN.

And as far as Mercy.......I would be very hesitant to seek employment with them. There's a reason they have many openings.

wanabenurse · Mar 31, 2010

Go somewhere else besides the Knoxville area. This place is absolutely stinks working as an RN.

And as far as Mercy.......I would be very hesitant to seek employment with them. There's a reason they have many openings.

Thanks for the input - would you say the pay or the work enviorment makes working in Tenn not so great?? Its tough now cause the job market makes you just take whatever you get :eek:

bloviate · Apr 4, 2010

Thanks for the input - would you say the pay or the work enviorment makes working in Tenn not so great?? Its tough now cause the job market makes you just take whatever you get :eek:

This place is a mess. Work environment and pay both suck. Mercy is not a good company to work for. I am sure somebody is going to come to their defense however I've worked for several better places. I've not seen so much stupid concentrated in one area in my life.

To be honest, i'd be looking about 2 1/2 hours west of here if I were you. There's a little more professional setup over that way.

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