New RN looking for NICU position in PA

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I am a new grad since May 2010 searching for a NICU position in PA. It seems to be difficult to find NICU positions, let alone a NICU position that is willing to take a new graduate. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Specializes in Psych.
I am a new grad since May 2010 searching for a NICU position in PA. It seems to be difficult to find NICU positions, let alone a NICU position that is willing to take a new graduate. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Where in Pa are you looking?

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I live near the Wilkes-barre area, but am willing to relocate to find a NICU position since I am single with no family obligations.

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Specializes in Psych.

West Penn, Magee, Children's and Dubois all have NICU. However, I dont know if they are hiring and if they are if they hire new graduates. I do know Childrens will hire graduates into the PICU setting.

However, you may find it easier to get a position somewhere and then transition into a specialty. I know when I am done I would eventually like to end up in a L&D or NICU, but I am willing to try out any area that will be willing to give me a position. I know where I work its easier to transfer then it is to get into the system, which is why im glad I work there now as an aide.

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Thank you I will look into these. Another other suggestions would be great.

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.

Unfortunately, new grads now days cannot be picky. Long are the days when you could get hired into your desired specialty.

You might want to go into peds or nursery (if available) or broaden where you are willing to work and then transition into the NICU when a position becomes available.

I did just that and started off in medsurg a few yrs ago and then transitioned into NICU.

Not saying it is impossible or that you will not find a NICU job currently, just that it is going to be possibly very difficult right now.

I'd take anything if you find it over waiting to find a NICU position and risk becoming an "Old new grad".

Good luck

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Specializes in Telemetry.

I also live near Wilkes-Barre too. I do know that General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre has several OB and L&D positions available that may be a way to get "your foot in the door" so to speak to help you get some experience. But I haven't heard or seen any local hospitals with open NICU positions recently. I'm sure others will be of more help to you.

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I work at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. There recently was a lot of openings in NICU. We are building a new Children's Hospital so NICU may also be expanding and have more openings. I work in L&D there and my dept does hire new grads if you want to keep an eye on the job board. They will probably hire three GNs in January. Good luck!

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I know Reading Hospital and Medical Center has an opening in the NICU

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I just graduated in September and recently got a job in the NICU at CHOP, so I know they hire new grads!!

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Specializes in Cardiology/Telemetry.

i did notice just last week an open posting for the NICU at Magee in Pittsburgh. go to www.upmc.com Not sure if it's still there though.

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I am actually interviewing for the nurse residency program at Hershey. I am hoping to get in there.

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