RN jobs in N. California

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Apr 4, 2015

Job prospects as a new grad RN in the Bay area are extremely bleak. I would not attempt to relocate there right now. Obtain 1 to 3 years of acute care experience in the state where you currently live before attempting to make the move.

Good luck to you.

Passion15 · Apr 4, 2015

So I heard, thanks for the response.

RunBabyRN · Apr 15, 2015

Agreed. I have extensive other healthcare experience, but it took me over 2000 applications to find the clinic job I have now (I got licensed in June 2014). Even once you land an interview, it's fiercely competitive.

You can look into new grad programs, but again, very competitive, and most favor local students.

gunrock · Apr 15, 2015

I'm not up to date on all the new grad programs in the bay area, but here are two:

Stanford has a new grad program, I believe they will start taking applications in May. There is a list of requirements to apply so make sure you take a look and apply as soon as possible. They get hundreds (if not thousands) of applications....they will also make you jump through hoops to land a position (i.e personality test, phone interview, in person interview, etc).

UCSF will also be having a new grad program in the fall (at least that's the rumors).

If I were you, I would just start applying in the state you are currently in as well as California. It's not impossible to get a new grad job, but it is hard, takes a lot of luck and will take time. It took my friend over a year to land a new grad position in the ER (although he was looking for anything, but got very lucky).

Good luck