onewaybaja

Thanks for the advice. The funny thing is that I do not give salary requirements. I have been told that I cost to much and that they could get a newer RN for less money! Yes I am in a new geographical area but still trying to work in an ICU. The attempted movement to an educator or middle manager role is hampered by no MSN. But I still should be able to get a job. I interviewed on Monday and soon realized that I had more ICU experience than the manager but i did not say anything. She may be a great manager. The next day the NC called and said that they feel I would do better in a bigger facility. Well all the big facilities are an hour away and maybe I do not want the intensity anymore. I have done a preliminary look at pharmaceutical and insurance companies but do not think I am looking at the right places. Still looking in Dallas Scott

I am an experienced ICU nurse that has decided to try something new. I worked at a Level 1 trauma center for 10 years. Now I thought about working at a smaller facility to try to get a bigger picture of health care and also develop some management skills. I have applied Boy have I applied and have been turned down for jobs for the following reasons: I would be bored and leave in a few months We( the Nurse recruiter ) feels that I would do better in a larger unit I cost to much----actually words from the managers mouth SO....I applied for management positions and was told that I did not have enough management experience. and I needed my MSN. I love teaching so i applied for a CC educator at a large downtown hospital and got the same response. Not enough teaching experience and no MSN I have 12 years of ICU and I can not get a job in the Dallas area!!!!! Can anyone give advice or suggest a course of action. I contacted my friends at my previous employer and they are shocked and have offered me my old job back. Any wisdom would be welcome Jobless in Texas :confused: