New RN having hard time finding job!

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Im having a really hard time finding a job here in CT. I mean there is hardly any opening anywhere. Any advice? And,can a new RN get a job at a hospital? What do I put on my resume under work experience? Uh my head is exploding with questions. All hospital positions require experience :(. im open to work in any type of facility, hospital, nursing home, clinic, etc

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hi there

I think sending along a well done cover letter will help you get noticed. Send that, your resume and fill out applications everywhere.

Put your student experience in your resume...

Check out on-line ads

Keep trying... be persistent.. keep your chin up...you will get something soon!

Good luck :)

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Maybe try a nursing home? I work as a CNA in NJ..and they're hiring RN's...look at the bright side at least you got your RN!! I'm starting school in Nov..I still have 2 years :(

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Where in CT are you located?

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Home Health.

Have you considered flu clinics? One in particular is still looking for RNs for their fall clinics. I can't identify them by name, but they advertise on Craigslist.

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Specializes in Peds Medical Floor.

Follow up with phone calls to HR. I got a spot with a flu clinic and an interview today and Fri doing that. Good luck! It's tough out there!

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Specializes in FNP- psych, internal med, pediatric.

Hello, sorry it's taking you some time to find work. I was licensed June 9 and had applied to over 42 jobs, had three interviews, one wanted to hire on the spot (RED FLAG). I stuck it out passing on the one offer, and one day I had this thing up my butt to just cold call. I sent a letter to my local health dept. stating that I was a RN and if a position for a RN became available, I would be glad to send over my resume. I was hired the next day after a decent interview a few hours after the interview itself. My job was never advertised whatsoever either. Good luck, I know how depressing it was to hope to be hired!!! It will come I promise!!!

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What exactly do you put in a cover letter?

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Specializes in pediatrics (student nurse preceptorship).

I personalize the cover letter to whatever position I'm applying for. I make sure to specifically reference some of the hospital's values, and to speak toward my skills in whatever specialty the job opening is in. I would be sure to include why you are an ideal candidate for that job, what skills/experience you have in that area (including clinicals!), and why you really want to work for this institution. Try to give it as much of your personality as you can, without being unprofessional.

I'm a new grad and still jobless, too, but this has been my method. I've gotten calls from recruiters where I was sure to address that person in particular, and include personal reasons for wanting to work at that hospital.

Plus, use ANY connections you can think of! If your school does clinical rotations at the hospital, chances are someone there knows and likes your school. Or, do you know anyone who works there would could forward a resume? Networking and cover letters... Anything to help you look like a "person" to the recruiters, rather than just another resume.

Good luck!! We're in this together! :)

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good luck to you to! I wish you the best in finding a job and I will pray for you as well as myself that we will find a job. Thanks for the response!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Tele, Dialysis, Hospice.

I work at a fantastic community hospital in SE Michigan that hires new grads and gives them extensive orientation. Obviously, you probably don't want to relocate here, but at least now you know that there are hospitals that do hire new grads. Maybe you just haven't found the right one yet.

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hey there-

I am also in CT and not sure where this magical " one year of experience required" is suppose to come from for us "newbees"!!!! Seriously, next time you hear of a nursing shortage, send them my resume!! ;)

Good luck to you ~ as I keep telling myself.. something's gotta give. Just keeping knocking ( ok, maybe pounding ) on doors!

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