howdyall

I am hoping to get some advice, even though I am aware that there are some posts, like this on Allnurses. With one year of medical-surgical experience, how does one get into the ICU? Every ICU in my area wants experience in the ICU. The residencies in my area will only take new grads (with ICU as their senior practicum, by the way). Fellowships primarily want ICU experience. How do I get into ICU? I know that there are nurses out there that have made the transition from med-surg to ICU, so I know it is certainly possible. I also know that there are hospitals not too far from where I live that are using travel nurses, due to not having adequate staffing. I'm looking for advice on where to apply, how to apply, and if there is anything else I can do to increase my chances of being an ICU nurse.