Published Apr 21, 2013
ceptp3
2 Posts
j2mp79
61 Posts
Can't speak specifically about getting hired directly into an ED setting but in general new grad positions in the city are highly competitive and limited. I just graduated in December and applied to lots of jobs open to new grads in the city but never heard back on any. It seems a better shot for new grads might be in areas immediately surrounding the city (Long Island, NJ, CT).
I can tell you any ED job postings I saw all required at least one year of actual ED nursing experience. I've even heard from friends with a year or two of non-ED nursing experience that hospitals weren't even interested in talking to them about ED jobs. Perhaps the outlook will improve and will be better when you start your search.
If you can I'd highly recommend staying in MO and getting at least a year of experience...you'll open up a lot more opportunities that way.
Good luck!