New Grad RN California: Where should I relocate for work?

[CPTjOYjOY]

I finished my ASN program in July, Passed my boards in October am working on my BSN online, and I have applied to hundreds of positions and no such luck. I love California, but I did not work so hard for my license to just keep it in my wallet. I have no kids and I am not married, so although my family would miss me, moving is an option for me. Any suggestions where to? How to go about it? and if you have any leads that you are willing to inbox me about, Please share. This waiting game is making me very discouraged.

[RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN]

Try Texas. There are some towns that although undesirable to live, will afford you the minimum experience required to get you back to California and into a job.

I know a very new grad friendly place. PM me.

[Nonetheless]

Try all sorts of states.

The US is your oyster. Apply to all 50!

[Pangea Reunited, ASN, RN]

South Texas is pretty new-grad friendly, but they definitely don't have the 5:1 ratio that CA does.

[CPTjOYjOY]

Try all sorts of states.

The US is your oyster. Apply to all 50!

Thank you!

[CPTjOYjOY]

South Texas is pretty new-grad friendly, but they definitely don't have the 5:1 ratio that CA does.

I will look into South Texas hospitals. Thank you!

[RunBabyRN]

You might consider the Central Valley, like Bakersfield or Modesto, if you don't want to be too far from home. They're not garden spots, but might be good for getting good experience for finding something closer to home later.

Have you gotten any additional certifications, like ACLS, PALS, etc? Those kinds of things can help.

[RunBabyRN]

Also, not too long ago, Hawaii was offering a relocation bonus and costs covered if you moved there to work in the hospital. Not sure if that's still the case, but it's worth looking into. They were going to pay for my move as a phlebotomist years ago (because of life, I wasn't able to do it).

You might also consider a position as a traveler. You can make really good money that way.

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

South Texas is pretty new-grad friendly, but they definitely don't have the 5:1 ratio that CA does.

This is very true. Keep in mind that SoTx is majority Hispanic & many areas have a very low socioeconomic status overall. If you are unfamiliar with the area, border cities may feel more like Mexico than the US - including the fact that the majority of your patients & coworkers will be speaking Spanish at work. If you want more info, search Rio Grande Valley or RGV here on AN.

[lovemydogs91]

I live in Maryland right now and you would probably be disappointed with the workload and pay versus California. It's also not cheap to live here. I would go Texas and keep trying in California. Boston, Philli, and New York would probably be good areas. Sometimes different news articles are published about best places for nurses to go in terms of hiring.

[Natasha A., CNA, LVN]

i second this. i was going to say have u thought about uup north like santa barbara and that area

You might consider the Central Valley, like Bakersfield or Modesto, if you don't want to be too far from home. They're not garden spots, but might be good for getting good experience for finding something closer to home later.

Have you gotten any additional certifications, like ACLS, PALS, etc? Those kinds of things can help.

[NurseExorcist, BSN, RN]

You might also consider a position as a traveler. You can make really good money that way.

You need at LEAST a year of acute care experience before you can become a traveler! Have you started your job search???