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NH, I did check Northwet medical center, looks really nice. It does say they are looking for bsn new grads only and I only have an adn. Would love to hang out when I get down there, just not sure when that will be :) I am still contemplating doing a year or two here, finish my bachelors, then do the travel nursing. I should have been looking the last 6 months, but that wasn't quite in my plans at the time.

Thanks NH, that is good information. I will submit my application there as well.

Thanks Jesse, So is it a nice place to start off and work? I'm concerned with that at first as I will be so far away from my support system and starting off in a new career. That is pretty good money and they pay school loans? How much is a commitment for that? Can you stay in their housing for a few months until you find a place of your own? how are rents in that area? I like to moutain bike and hike, anything around there? Thanks again!

CardiacRN, What about UPH?? They have an add here too. TMC is offering $8,000 in relocation and $5,000 bonus. I just applied to Mayo clinic in Pheonix, but that is probably hard to get into huh? Thanks!

Thanks Jesse RN, I just finished applying to Yuma regional. I found an article that states they have a 9-3 program (9 months on, and 3 months off), they pay up to $10,000 in relocation expenses, and claim to be a good emloyer. I guess my concern is, I'm young and single, I don't want to be isolated from life and the city.I have read $22-$25/hour for new grad pay? What kind of commitment are the hospitals looking for with relocation assistance and bonuses. Thanks!!

What do you think about Pheonix? I am single and will be working as a nurse, would that help with expenses in Sedona. Putting things into perspective, I have lived in Boston and that is quite expensive. Tucson is less hot then Yuma? Is this all year round? Here in MA I can't do activities outside from October/November until April/May (its miserable). I'm also considering San Diego area. I was thinking of looking into Tucson Medical Center. As for MA getting a job, it will not be a problem for you once you have a few years experience as long as you have the med/surg experience - you can name your job here. Thanks so much for your help!

Hi! I am graduating from an ADN program in May and also have a bachelors in Marketing. I am a 30 yr old single women who has lived in MA all my life. I'm looking to relocate to the Sedona, Yuma, or Tucson area and I'm looking for a little insight as to what hospitals have good new grad programs? Also, when the programs usually start? Also, is there a need in Arizona? MA doesn't have that many new grad programs available as we have so many nursing schools. Thanks!!