ylime92

I'm looking to get into operating room nursing but I'm having a terrible time getting any offers. I have worked 1 year 4 months in an LTACH specializing in ventilator weaning and have spent the last 6 months on a cardiac/respiratory unit in a hospital. I live in the Milwaukee area, where the medical field is dominated by about 3 huge corporations, so the idea of looking around at different organizations is severely limited. I work for 1 of the 3 big players right now. I have also applied to the few ambulatory surgery centers around here, but with no luck. Obviously, I have no OR experience, and the multiple OR positions I have applied for and interviewed for do not want someone without experience. I'm totally confident I can do the job, but how do I get someone to give me a chance? Is there a path I should pursue like cardiac cath lab RN or something else that will help me eventually get to where I want to be? Thanks for your help :)