OR RN relocating advice needed!

[Ashdon, BSN]

Hey guys!

So i am a RN in Boston. I have been a nurse for 2.5 years, i have experience in medsurge and have been in the OR now for 8 months able to circulate and scrub in Robotics, thoracics, plastics and general. My boyfriend who is currently working over in Cupertino as an engineering intern for this past summer is now approaching the end of his summer at Apple and would love to get out there full time so he is actively applying to positions trying to make that happen. Distance has been hard and I’ve been in Boston for a while now and we both agreed if he were to get a full time gig at Apple (which seems probable at this point after speaking with his boss) that I would move out there with him. It would be a smart financial decision for us as he would be making orotund 150k and Aftwr researching it seems like I’d make twice as what I’m making now. We both love California and have been together 5 years so it makes sense. I’m currently in the process of applying for my CA license and just have to submit that this week, I’m aware it can be lengthy so i wanted to submit it now. So a few questions to anyone working in the west coast/anyone who has relocated from the east coast, or even moved nursing jobs in general.

1) what are some similar hospitals to that of Brigham/MGH, looking for teaching hospitals & unionized. Was told of Kaiser/UCSF. Also will be commuting. What is parking like?

2) should I wait for an opening to directly apply to or would it be appropriate to network on LinkedIn/email nurse managers just to say I plan on searching for an OR position in the next 6 months?

3) Starting pay for a nurse of 2 years. I take home about 1,000 a week now and heard CA nurses make a lot more. I already know the coast of living, however Boston is very similar (My roommate and i currently pay 1750 each for our place so)

4)what is the hiring process? Highly unlikely but any relocation packages/ do they pay for flights for an interview or anything?

5) nurses who have moved-did you find it difficult to adjust to a new hospital? Or is it essentially the same job role just different atmosphere?

I know this is a lot but anyone with insight/personal experience who can shed light into this would be very much appreciated! Also feel free to PM me!

[jobellestarr]

Hi, I’ve worked at both Kaiser and UCSF. I think you may have better luck in finding a position if you work as a traveler first. And then you can take your time and see if you like the facility or not. Both Kaiser and UCSF would be good choices. You can find the UCSF salaries online and it will give you a good idea of what your pay would be. Good luck!

[Ashdon, BSN]

2 hours ago, jobellestarr said:

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2 hours ago, jobellestarr said:

Hi, I’ve worked at both Kaiser and UCSF. I think you may have better luck in finding a position if you work as a traveler first. And then you can take your time and see if you like the facility or not. Both Kaiser and UCSF would be good choices. You can find the UCSF salaries online and it will give you a good idea of what your pay would be. Good luck!

Working as a traveler makes me nervous. I’m gonna try my hardest to get a full time position for security. And I’ll be moving across country, living with my bf for the first time and would love to just feel secure in having a job and not worrying about finding reassignment or a full time position after traveling