RN Job Hunt in SF Bay Area

Anyone who is looking for a RN job in the Bay Area? I know it is hard and very competitive but just maybe someone can share anything like a job site to look for. We can share what we know and help each other get into our first RN job, no matter what. Thanks!

If you haven't already, start scouring Craigslist daily. I have 3 jobs that I found on there, and the experience from those helped me to find the full time job in a clinic affiliated with one of the major hospital systems in the area that I just accepted yesterday. Also, check the hospital system websites, the SFDPH (and other counties) website, etc. Let Craigslist inspire you to explore other options. I found a lot of random resources that way.

If you haven't already, start scouring Craigslist daily. I have 3 jobs that I found on there, and the experience from those helped me to find the full time job in a clinic affiliated with one of the major hospital systems in the area that I just accepted yesterday. Also, check the hospital system websites, the SFDPH (and other counties) website, etc. Let Craigslist inspire you to explore other options. I found a lot of random resources that way.

Well I have been checking Craigslist every now and then. I just got interviewed this morning in a SNF and I am yet to know. The nurse-patient-ratio too is overwhelming. What kind of specialty clinic you got in? Congratulations. Are they still hiring?

If you haven't already considered and able to, look far and wide. It's tough to get that first job in the bay area.

Well I have been checking Craigslist every now and then. I just got interviewed this morning in a SNF and I am yet to know. The nurse-patient-ratio too is overwhelming. What kind of specialty clinic you got in? Congratulations. Are they still hiring?

No more hiring; they were only looking for one nurse (to replace the one who is retiring- there is only one in the clinic, and one more in the sister clinic). It's a urology clinic, but I will float to general surgery and the breast cancer center (and possibly elsewhere). :)

I hear you on SNF patient ratios. I had a brief stint in LTC, and left within 2 months. Having 36 patients on PM shift was WAY too overwhelming, and I didn't feel like that was safe.

I know, me too I find it overwhelming and not so safe. That's a great clinic to work with, considering all those exposures you will get. The next time you know, you are already working in a hospital. Congrats and I hope to find a good opportunity soon.

I suggest try looking for jobs in nearby towns from bay area. I did a travel assignment in Doctors Hospital of Manteca and they were always hiring and training new grads!

I'm at a loss as well. I've been following a few major hospitals and applying to all their SN1 positions and new grad programs. I've found a few positions on Indeed but no interviews yet but currently being reviewed by a hiring manager for a new grad program. Any advice would be helpful. I'll try craigslist as well if others have had luck on there.