Residency programs VA, NC, FL

[Alicia Jones, BSN, RN]

Does anyone know how competitive the residency programs are in Virginia, near Raleigh NC, or near Tampa FL? It is really difficult to find current information because of COVID and I don't want to uproot my family if I won't be able to get a job. I will be graduating with my BSN next Summer and I have some hospital experience as a temp hire for COVID patient care tech for a few months. If I could get a job an ER I might consider forgoing the residency, but its my understanding that most want either EMT/Paramedic history or ICU experience.