moiserean

Historically San Diego has favored BSN grads like most California urban new grad markets, but during these changing times I'd recommend you apply everywhere. Who knows, many staff nurses have left to travel so San Diego hospitals and hospitals all over CA are definitely looking for staff.

There's quite a few NorCal New Grads who experience the same situation, I also did too. It took me more than a year to find my first acute-care position. My advice is look into moving to the Central Valley, they hire a ton of NorCal new grads.

I didn’t get an interview. Congratulations to those who did and good luck with the rest of the process! I hope you land your dream job.

South Bay born and raised!

No. It means that your application has been routed to the units that are hiring and the nurse manager(s) are reviewing you app.

Yup, listed in a table format just like they specified.

Yup, that's what I did.

Good eye. Looks like the job posting was recently edited and they originally meant "CPR" (BLS cert) instead of "PR". I had to double check if I was on the right job listing because I didn't know new grads needed a Public Relations cert!

This website lists many new grad programs in California. https://rnnewgrads.com/california

San Francisco hourly wages for experienced RNs are usually $60+ an hour, and some places bring the rate closer to $70+. Private hospitals pay more than public or government. For the rest of the Bay Area, the range is $55-65. Keep in mind the average rent in SF is approximately $3.5k a month.

I also plan on applying. I am curious if the complete hiring process length (stated as 3 months) will possibly be longer or shorter due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Didn't get in either. Best of luck to those who did!

Haven't heard anything yet. Keeping my hopes up!

I just interviewed and during the application process, I did not include a cover letter like the instructions specified.

Yes, the nursing recruiter Ms. Lorelei Rivers said this was the "Final Round" which was surprising since the first round was postponed. Maybe they're trying a different format this cycle.