Should I move or wait? San Diego help!

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I've been working as RN for 2 years in a teaching hospital. My first year I spent in a surgery and second in the NICU. My husband's job is in SD and I would like to finally join him there (since I spent 2 years away from him getting my experience). I've been applying for jobs in SD but so far nothing serious happened. We decided that in next few months I'll move whether having job or not. But I am getting cold feet and I am really afraid I might not find a job in the hospital there. Should I risk it and move or wait and wait, and hopefully, something will come up?

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I just moved here as well with my husband :) I also have 2 years of experience from a teaching hospital. I applied to jobs as Sharp, Scripps, and UCSD. I ended up with several options so I wish you the best! Have you considered taking a travel or agency assignment? That's another easy way to get a job here. I ended up choosing an agency job over a staff position for my first job here for a number of reasons! Good luck!!

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I contacted travel agency but they told me that for NICU I need 2 years and that is also for all the staff position in the NICU department in San Diego area. I started applying for surgery positions, but I left that job a year ago and I am worried that I forgot lots of things. I would not do it as travel position since the training would be not enough to refresh my skills. I applied all over Cali, even in north part, just to get closer to my husband.

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That has to be frustrating. I hope something works out for you.

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