New RN moving out of state with little exp...

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Specializes in Emergency.

Soon my wife "might" be taking a very nice paying job in another state... 500+ miles away. My question is I am still in orientation on my floor AND i just graduated and passed boards. I AM BRAND SPANKIN' NEW.... Anyway, I am just curious about leaving my job in the next 3-6 months because of my wife leaving the state, will I have a hard time finding employment in another state, say GA, Atlanta. Will I be able to use my current employer as a job reference. Will my "little" experience help me find a job or will I be black listed (lol) from my current employer? I work at a top 10 hospital in the country right now and would really like that on my resume.... Any advise would be helpful.

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Specializes in ICU, Research, Corrections.

Ohhhh, that is a tough one! Try to stay as long as possible at your new place - at least 6 months. Try to stay one year. I don't think you will blacklisted. Unexpected things can happen in life, and this is one of them.

I don't know what the job market is in Atlanta. If you were in my area, (the southwest), you would have no problem finding a new job.

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Specializes in NP / USAFR Flight Nurse.

Is a transfer possible? I mean, like if you work for a HCA owned hospital, is there another HCA owned hospital where you are moving?

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Specializes in Emergency.

This is a BJH facility and there are none in Atl. I am going to stay as long as possible. I f she gets the offer we will have to pack and sell our house, so in the mean time I will stay here in st. louis with our son until our house sells, hopefully for 6 months.

Thanks for your replies.

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Specializes in LTAC, Homehealth, Hospice Case Manager.

Try to stay where you're at as long as you can. Considering your circumstances, I really doubt changing jobs would be looked down on. Some things can't be helped. Good luck to you!

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

I doubt it will cause you a problem -- particularly if you make sure that your prospective employer knows why you left. I would be sure to put your reason in a cover letter -- and I would probably include a note on your resume as well for the next 2 or 3 years. Don't wait for people to ask about it, explain it yourself right away so that there are no questions. In a couple of years, it won't matter.

On your resume, you might handle it something like this: "2007-2008, Staff Nurse, XYZ unit, ABC Hospital (Resigned in order to relocate for my wife's career advancement.)"

Note that by listing the years this way, no one can tell if you were there 2 months or 2 years. Long term, that's all they will see and not even realize it was a short-term job unless they check with the hospital. In the short term, they definitely will be checking -- which is why I recommend putting your reasons for leaving on the resume.

Also, keep copies of any evals, skills checklists, etc. that you get in this current job. Assuming they are positive, they will show that you were doing a good job. Many hospitals no longer provide actual "recommendations" for former employees regardless of the circumstances: they will only verify the dates of employment and state whether or not you are eligible to be rehired. So, having those copies of your official evals etc. is a good idea for everyone. They can be submitted in lieu of recommendations from your supervisor.

I think people will understand and not hold it against you. My hospital would be fine with hiring you under those circumstances.

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