RN wanting to move to columbus

[TinkerNurse]

So I've been a nurse for 7 years, 2 of them as an lpn and 5 as an RN. I'm originally lived in ohio but am currently residing in Charleston wv. CAMC is the big dog out here and I literally could apply tomorrow and have a job there the same week, even though I am all ltc/rehab. Is it like this in columbus? I miss ohio and want to move back but I'm afraid to if I'll be unable to get on at a hospital. I've had my fill of ltc and want acute care. I'd hate to stay in wv, but if I have to then I will. Any advice or input on the situation in columbus for someone like me?

[ssczesny]

With 5 years as an RN you'll have a leg up, but 9.9/10 jobs require a year of acute care experience. You can always just throw your app out there and see how it goes. Your experience as an RN will certainly help, but it will be tricky without those years being in acute care.

[DahliaOH]

Genesis hospital in Zanesville is hiring a ton due to moving to a new hospital. It's about an hour away from Columbus.

[kagarciaRN, BSN]

I recently moved to Columbus (from MO) with 6 years nursing experience and got called for an interview within a week of submitting my application! I got hired at Mount Carmel East the same week as my interview. I'd apply and see what happens. You can always let the nurse manager or HR rep know of your situation. For example, I have to wait on my RN license to come from the state of OH. Good luck to you!