I am graduating from an ADN program in May and also have a bachelors in Marketing. I am a 30 yr old single women who has lived in MA all my life. I'm looking to relocate to the Sedona, Yuma, or Tucson area and I'm looking for a little insight as to what hospitals have good new grad programs? Also, when the programs usually start?
Also, is there a need in Arizona? MA doesn't have that many new grad programs available as we have so many nursing schools.
Thanks Jesse RN, I just finished applying to Yuma regional. I found an article that states they have a 9-3 program (9 months on, and 3 months off), they pay up to $10,000 in relocation expenses, and claim to be a good emloyer. I guess my concern is, I'm young and single, I don't want to be isolated from life and the city.I have read $22-$25/hour for new grad pay? What kind of commitment are the hospitals looking for with relocation assistance and bonuses.
Thanks!!
Yes, they have that program called seasonal. Also another one called WOW (work only weekends) and you get paid more. The relocation allowance is true, but with a 2 yr contract. The hospital also has an apartment complex where the traveler's and seasonal nurses stay. I lived there for a few months and it was nice. You just pay the taxes.
They pay for your student loans (300 a month), and pay for your schooling to further your education.
New grad pay is $26.45 plus night and weekend differential. Night life here is usually a 15 minute drive away to either San Luis Mexico or "Los Algodones". I'm 26, btw.
I am graduating from an ADN program in May and also have a bachelors in Marketing. I am a 30 yr old single women who has lived in MA all my life. I'm looking to relocate to the Sedona, Yuma, or Tucson area and I'm looking for a little insight as to what hospitals have good new grad programs? Also, when the programs usually start?
Also, is there a need in Arizona? MA doesn't have that many new grad programs available as we have so many nursing schools.
Thanks!!
Hi LynneC,
I too am relocating. I spent most of my life in NH; came to school in VA (b/c they had a good 2nd degree program for BSNs; applied to, and accepted a job at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson. I am 35 years old -- if you move to Tucson, we should get together, I'm single, too.
Northwest Med Ctr has a great new grad program, even though they're not a Magnet. I start 8/11/08. There is a 6 week orientation (more if needed it sounds like) depending on your needs; a mentorship program for 1 year and a FABULOUS relocation benefit -- 6,000 pre tax after the 1st year and $12,000 after the 2nd year. The pay is phenomenal compared to those I've heard about in VA and NC -- it's $25/hour! The ratio is 1:5, so not too bad
Yes, they have that program called seasonal. Also another one called WOW (work only weekends) and you get paid more. The relocation allowance is true, but with a 2 yr contract. The hospital also has an apartment complex where the traveler's and seasonal nurses stay. I lived there for a few months and it was nice. You just pay the taxes.
They pay for your student loans (300 a month), and pay for your schooling to further your education.
New grad pay is $26.45 plus night and weekend differential. Night life here is usually a 15 minute drive away to either San Luis Mexico or "Los Algodones". I'm 26, btw.
Thanks Jesse, So is it a nice place to start off and work? I'm concerned with that at first as I will be so far away from my support system and starting off in a new career. That is pretty good money and they pay school loans? How much is a commitment for that? Can you stay in their housing for a few months until you find a place of your own? how are rents in that area? I like to moutain bike and hike, anything around there?
I too am relocating. I spent most of my life in NH; came to school in VA (b/c they had a good 2nd degree program for BSNs; applied to, and accepted a job at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson. I am 35 years old -- if you move to Tucson, we should get together, I'm single, too.
Northwest Med Ctr has a great new grad program, even though they're not a Magnet. I start 8/11/08. There is a 6 week orientation (more if needed it sounds like) depending on your needs; a mentorship program for 1 year and a FABULOUS relocation benefit -- 6,000 pre tax after the 1st year and $12,000 after the 2nd year. The pay is phenomenal compared to those I've heard about in VA and NC -- it's $25/hour! The ratio is 1:5, so not too bad
Thanks NH, that is good information. I will submit my application there as well.
NH, I did check Northwet medical center, looks really nice. It does say they are looking for bsn new grads only and I only have an adn. Would love to hang out when I get down there, just not sure when that will be :)
I am still contemplating doing a year or two here, finish my bachelors, then do the travel nursing. I should have been looking the last 6 months, but that wasn't quite in my plans at the time.
NH, I did check Northwet medical center, looks really nice. It does say they are looking for bsn new grads only and I only have an adn. Would love to hang out when I get down there, just not sure when that will be :)
I am still contemplating doing a year or two here, finish my bachelors, then do the travel nursing. I should have been looking the last 6 months, but that wasn't quite in my plans at the time.
Drat! I forgot to register the fact that you have an ADN degree -- sorry to mis-steer you. Perhaps we can still get together if you end up in Tucson...?
NH, I did check Northwet medical center, looks really nice. It does say they are looking for bsn new grads only and I only have an adn. Would love to hang out when I get down there, just not sure when that will be :)
I am still contemplating doing a year or two here, finish my bachelors, then do the travel nursing. I should have been looking the last 6 months, but that wasn't quite in my plans at the time.
I know plenty of new grad ADNs who have gone over to NWH after graduation and straight into their ICUs.
ETA: In fact, I was just heavily recruited from NW. And that recruiter knew full well I am an ADN.
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Yes, they have that program called seasonal. Also another one called WOW (work only weekends) and you get paid more. The relocation allowance is true, but with a 2 yr contract. The hospital also has an apartment complex where the traveler's and seasonal nurses stay. I lived there for a few months and it was nice. You just pay the taxes.
They pay for your student loans (300 a month), and pay for your schooling to further your education.
New grad pay is $26.45 plus night and weekend differential. Night life here is usually a 15 minute drive away to either San Luis Mexico or "Los Algodones". I'm 26, btw.