Generally New Grads in CA aren't able to start with a Registry. Most hospitals require that 1 year of Acute Experience, but yet how do you get it. I would love to hire New Grads. Registries try to equal a facility. But the facilities are watching their budgets and dictate how much they want to pay. After Worker's Comp, Mal practice insurance, etc (which keep going up every year) its hard to stay competitive. The advantage to registry is picking the days you want to work and having a variety of hospitals to get experience at. I'm beginning to offer benefits for the nurses that are working with me more than 3 days a week. Good luck and don't get discouraged.