New Grad RN Jobs?

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Hi everyone,

I know that there have been many posts on here about new grad jobs in Florida but I have just a pretty basic question regarding it....

Are there any specific health systems on either coast that actually hire new grads? I just graduated with my ADN and am looking for any RN position I can find. I'm actually in Ohio right now and have applied to over 100 positions in Jacksonville, Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte, Tampa/St Pete, and Destin. I did speak with a recruiter who was close to Fort Myers who seemed very interested in me.

I'm not even going to try places around Miami because I know there are threads on here about how jobs around there are extremely hard to find.

I was trying to focus some on coastal areas that are not as popular or have a ton of nursing schools around because I think it would help my chances. Any suggestions on what areas might fit this?

I guess I'm just wondering what your opinions are as far as the chances of a new grad from out of state finding a job along either coast.

Thanks!

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Hello I'm a new grad as well moved to Florida due to losing my home in NY to hurricane sandy and I have been having a hard time finding a job here on the west coast. As soon as I applied to certain hospitals they send me an email back right away I don't qualify. It's so frustrating!!!! This is ridiculous!!! They all ask for experience as an RN but no one wants to give it to you! I have had one interview but when I called to follow up (4 times) after the fourth time they gave me the excuse that they didn't have any preceptors. -_-smh What does that mean? That all your nurses that work there are not experienced!!! Sorry venting :/

Good luck to you! Hopefully you have a better experience than I'm having!

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Thanks for the response and I really wish the best of luck to you as well. I'm sure that was very tough losing your home in NY.

I'm in a tough spot because none of the hospitals in my area have given me the time of day. Even though I have worked for almost 2 years as an STNA....nothing.

I think some people try to run off to Florida thinking they will have an endless vacation and they leave good opportunities and positions to do so but I have nothing to lose so to speak and am just really looking for the chance to prove myself and be the nurse I know I can be. I really like Florida and would love the chance to live and work there and I figure why not try because there is nothing here for me.

One thing that I think I may have going against me is that I don't have my Florida license yet. Even though I know it's not a difficult task to get it, just the fact that I don't have it yet might be hurting me.

One thing I don't get is that some job postings say experience preferred but not required however they turn down new grads because of lack of experience. If they would just state experience required it would be much easier and save my time.

I have spoken to two recruiters so far and they seemed interested at first but I haven't heard much back from them because I think of my lack of experience.

I have applied to a nurse residency program in Delray Beach and in Palm Beach Gardens so hopefully I hear something. Anyone else have any suggestions or tips of facilities or systems that hire new grads or potentially offer residency programs??

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Update: I just spoke to another recruiter and she said that this is the beginning of their off season so their hiring is slow. She also said that they post new grad jobs towards the end of the year. Has anyone else heard this at all?

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I am in the same boat too. I have been looking for a nursing position since April of this year and now we are in October and still nothing. I have filled out so many application from the Florida Panhandle to the Florida Keys and the only thing I end up getting always is "not hired" or "not selected" or "sorry, we have pursued other applicants" :down: I have my Bachelors in health Science, and my associates in nursing and many years of working at a private medical office but to the hospitals it doesn't mean a thing. I even tried nursing home, medical/physician's offices, dialysis centers, jail/correctional facility but they all prefer 1-2 years experiences of acute care. Well, to get that acute care experience I need to work in the hospital. And how can I get in the hospital if I keep getting the rejection email. I even willing to try to work as a tech in the hospital, but of course I get the denial response for that too. I just wish I knew how I can beat the system and work my way into getting my foot in the door, even if its just for an interview. If someone out there have any other suggestion or know of a hospital hiring, please feel free to let me know. :banghead: :cry:

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This is very depressing... Moving to Jacksonville November 1st and I only have 2 months NH experience...

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I'm in the same boat and I have experience from the VALOR program in Puerto Rico. It's just frustrating =[

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Update: I am working for PSA Healthcare now, and I received a call back for Consulate, a rehab facility. I didn't take that job because my previous job was in a similar setting amd was beyond stressful. I'm going to stick with PDN for now, it's a great option if you can afford to work for a little less because it's much less stressful, and actually enjoyable (in my opinion).

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Hi, my name is Kimberly Ayala and Im from Puerto Rico, did you get a job here in Florida? I just graduate last June and im applying to RN jobs everywhere!

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Hi, my name is Kimberly Ayala and Im from Puerto Rico, did you get a job here in Florida? I just graduate last June and im applying to RN jobs everywhere!

No :( i'm applying in south fl but soon i'll start applying up north. Where have you tried? And what school did you grad from?

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[COLOR=#003366]golf_nurse2b did you have luck coming from Ohio?

That is my plan here in April. I have applied to a few residency programs and have been in contact with some recruiters. I already applied for my FL license.....but i'm still thinking its gonna be impossible to get a job

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As a born and raised Floridian my advice is don't move here for a job. People envision Florida as a vacation state but it's not a vacation when you live here(have mortgage payments, do laundry, stuck in traffic etc). What also may be hurting you is the lack of BSN any new grade nurse I know who has gotten a job in the last year or two had their BSN.

People think Florida is Beaches, Disney, and NASA. Very far from the truth when you live here. Not to discourage you, just some food for thought.

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