New Mom/ New Job

[KC,RN]

So I am a fairly new nurse, I graduated with my ADN in 2010. I was very lucky to find a job at a long-term care/Rehab facility two weeks after passing my boards. My intention was to stay at this facility for a year and search for a new job, preferably in a hospital. Shortly after starting my job search I found out I was expecting. I put the search on hold, I thought it was best to stay put until after I had my baby. I'm about 13weeks out from giving birth and I'm thinking about starting my job search again. Is it appropriate to apply to other facility and explain to them I would not be able to start until a few weeks after my baby is born? Or should I wait until after I give birth and start applying?

[RNwithCCM]

It would probably be best to wait until after you have given birth and are ready to return to work. Most employers are looking for someone who can start asap after giving a two weeks notice.