Ashley2011

I moved from the Jersey shore to Houston, TX... I only make about a $2/hr less and the cost of living is SOOOOO much CHEAPER!! Plus, there is no state income tax here unlike NJ.

I'm sorry but I don't know because I don't work for the agency, I'm work as regular full-time staff, but I'm sure you can just call Memorial Hermann's human resources and they'll be able to tell you. In general, I think most agencies require 1 yr exp on the floor you're requesting only because the orientation is very minimal so they expect you to know the basics.

Memorial Hermann has their own agency. They're called Premier and you apply through their website and can work at any of the Memorial Hermann locations. Good luck

Dear Telelizard, do you still manage the medspa in San Diego? I'm thinking of re-locating to there from Houston... Currently, I'm an ICU nurse, however I'm extremely interested in aesthetics and would love to get my foot in the door even if it's just PRN. Any references or feedback would be greatly appreciated! Thank you, Ashley

Such an interesting discussion ladies! I'm an ICU nurse in Houston, TX... I am extremely interested in aesthetics and would love to get my foot in the door! Are there any experienced ladies in the field from the Houston area? Would it be possible to shadow you/volunteer my help to learn? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ashley

Dear PetiteOpRN, Sounds like great advice, thank you for sharing. I'm an ICU nurse and I'm extremely interested in aesthetics and would love to get my foot in the door. May I ask where you are located? Ashley

Hey Leonora, I'm an ICU nurse and I'm extremely interested in getting my foot in the door with aesthetics... May I ask where in Texas you are located? Ashley

Aw that's awesome! Where did you travel from? Which hospital do you work at? Did you get to choose or do they assign you? And do they pay well enough to live nearby?

Hello nursing friends! My husband and I were looking to re-locate from Houston, TX to Southern California area next summer. I have my BSN, 1yr CCU/stepdown and I'm currently working in the ICU where I've been for the past yr. I've heard hiring in this area is extremely competitive and I was just wondering if maybe it would be easier to get a job through a travel agency as opposed to a staff position in a hospital? Not sure if that is true or not, but does anyone knows if there are any agencies that will send nurses to Southern California, specifically San Diego area? I would love to hear if anyone has had any great experiences with an agency sending them to this area? Any details about how it all works would be greatly appreciated!! since unfortunately, I consider myself pretty unknowledgeable when it comes to travel nursing. Thank you! Ashley

Hello nursing friends! My husband and I were looking to re-locate from Houston, TX to San Diego area next summer. I have my BSN, 1yr CCU/stepdown and I'm currently working in the ICU where I've been for the past yr. Can anyone tell me what are some good facilities? So far, I've read that Sharp, Scripps and UCSD have good reputations. Also, I've read that San Diego salaries are some of the lowest in the state, but do some hospital pay better than others? I know hiring is extremely competitive throughout the entire state of CA. Is it still very difficult to find a job for everyone or are just the new graduates having a hard time? I really want to move to San Diego and I'd even consider travel nursing if it would take me there, I'm just hesitant because I don't know much about travel nursing. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Ashley

I have a job Tyler thank you very much. There is no reason to be rude!

Thank you... I knew someone who was friends with a nurse manager... I feel like most places it's easier to get an interview if you have a reference... Good luck!!

So ironic... I actually received a call from the nurse recruiter from Ocean Medical Center right after I posted this offering me a nights position on the critical cardiac unit... Of course, I accepted since I had no other offers... It's true though, almost EVERY other position I searched for required (1-2 yrs experience) I don't know where they expect us to magically get that from?! Don't get discouraged though, I'm sure you'll eventually land something! Good luck to you :)

Hello, I have my BSN, passed the NCLEX, just received my license information and I have applied to many hospitals since I graduated. Unfortunately, it seems as though not many are hiring new grads. I was just curious if anyone new of any hospitals in NJ that are hiring new grads? or if anyone had any contacts that could direct me to? or knew of any upcoming career fairs? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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