philophant

Dear Used Nurse, That's a terrible username, btw. :) I'm used, too. :) I'm curious as to what your dream job is. Since my last post, I contacted Axis staffing agency because they had posted a corrections position I was interested in months ago that I did not follow up on. I called Axis and ended up applying. The recruiter stated he can get me work at Capital Medical Center. Huh. I applied there already and have not received any calls yet. I informed the recruiter of this. He said... This is not the first time he's heard my story verbatim. There are still positions available. The difference is that now facilities and companies are simply being more picky because the applicant pool is larger. I could care less about the insurance and benefits. I much rather make my own schedule and pick which department I work in.

Hello teddysgirl, I just moved to Olympia 4 weeks ago and started applying for jobs, too. I applied at Providence Centralia and Olympia. I have 17 years RN experience (mostly acute care). I applied for 10 positions in the ED, ICU, Cath. No interviews. Not so much as a reference check. My 34 year RN friend is shocked, too. This is the first time I have not been offered a position I have applied for... and I mean pronto, within days of applying. I'm talking as recent as 3 years ago, too. I haven't worked in 2 years, but I have the glowing references, ACLS. I don't know...... I never thought I would have to work in Medical or a Nursing Home just to get a paycheck. My girlfriend says pester the hell out of them. That's my plan. I hate the whole internet application process anyway. Reading your story makes me feel kind of scared. ONE YEAR HUNTING? That is so hard to believe.