New grad RN Moving to San diego area

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Hi! I will be graduating in march with my BSN and plan to relocate to the san diego area ( i currently live just outside philadelphia, pa). I am wondering if there are any other new grads who moved out to the san diego area? Did you apply for jobs first, or move out there and then look for jobs??

Also, is it harder to get hired if youre not from the area? I'm just worried about not being able to find a job.

I appreciate all responses!

Christina

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Specializes in Burn, CCU, CTICU, Trauma, SICU, MICU.

i wasnt a new grad when i moved out here but i do know that some hospitals only hire new grads during certain times of the year and do so with specific numbers of open slots for new grads.

i would suggest starting to job hunt way early and getting in touch with a few hospitals before you move!

ucsd pays a little less than some of the other hospitals but they have the best benefit packages.

the sharp system is also good but i've heard mixed things about scripps.

rady childrens hospital is also here and is excellent if you are looking to start in peds.

good luck!!

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Most definitely get a job lined up before moving. And as the poster above stated, most facilities only have new grad orientations two to three times per year; they are not all of the time for new grads.

Best of luck to you. It is also best if you take and pass the NCLEX exam first as well.

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Christina,

I would absolutely have a job in hand before moving here--I've been looking for a position in a new grad program for 8 months now with no results. If nothing materializes by the January programs I'll be looking in fields other than nursing unless I'm "lucky" enough to find something in LTC. From what I'm reading on this site there may be more new grad opportunities up in the L.A. area--would that be a possibility for you? Good luck!

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Uandi-

Thanks for the response..although not exactly what i was hoping to hear! Did you relocate to the area, or are you originally from San Diego?? And can i ask if you have your RN? And have you gotten any interviews yet?? Sorry, a lot of questions i know...I just really really want to move out there, and I'm hoping you can help me out with some more information about your story.

Thanks for the response! And good luck to you in your job search!

Christina

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Hi,

I'm not sure if anyone will know the answer to this but I figured I'd try anyway! I'm also going to be graduating from a BSN program soon and was looking into moving from Boston to San Diego for my first job. I'm very interested in the Newgrad program that Redy Children's has but was wondering if anyone knows how long of a committment they require once the program ends. I'm most likely only going to be staying in San Diego for a year to 18 mos so a long term committment will not work for me.

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If you tell any prospective employer that you cannot commit to longer than 1 year to 18 months, you will not be hired.

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im originally from san diego and also went to school here and recently graduated with my BSN. Job opportunities are very slim around here, and most jobs acquired by new grads in my class got them because 1) they were an extern on the unit or 2) they were an aide on the unit.... Neither of the units I aided on or externed were hiring.. many hospitals here are on hiring freezes. I would NOT move here unless you had job in hand.. I had to accept a job in orange county (super excited about, but still a bit of a commute!!).. so I just caution you..

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Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.
Hi,

I'm very interested in the Newgrad program that Redy Children's has but was wondering if anyone knows how long of a committment they require once the program ends. I'm most likely only going to be staying in San Diego for a year to 18 mos so a long term committment will not work for me.

Even if you were an experienced nurse, much less a new grad.....most hospitals do not want to hire you for only 1-2 years. It is way too expensive to orient new nurses, especially new grads to a facility for that kind of turnover, especially in a pediatric setting. It is also stressful on the regular staff.

Currently, there is a surplus of nurses looking for jobs. Thus, hospitals can pick and choose between many suitable applicants. You may wish to rethink your situation.

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One of the reasons why there are so few opportunities in San Diego is that so many people want to move here for the climate.

Almost two years after the first post, and there are STILL no jobs.

Los Angeles is a much better market.

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Specializes in med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections.
One of the reasons why there are so few opportunities in San Diego is that so many people want to move here for the climate.

Almost two years after the first post, and there are STILL no jobs.

Los Angeles is a much better market.

So true anbreen! :)

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Specializes in Ante-Intra-Postpartum, Post Gyne.

Its hard for anyone to get a job as a nurse in California, even experienced nurses; especially new grads. Why are you moving out here? If you are moving out here to come live in California and work I would recommend getting a job before you move, or else you may be unemployed in California and its hard enough to financially survive here with a job...

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