So I cannot find a job, thinking about relocating to Texas

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Specializes in Psychiatric, Corrections.

Been a RN for two Years, and recently and stupidly made a move to Nevada the unemployment capital of the US at a strong 19 % (including the 5 % that have given up or not eligible for unemployment) So I am thinking of relocating yet again to Texas hear it is booming out there, can anyone verify or deny this. FYI I am a Psychiatric Nurse.

THX

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Yes, it's booming if you don't mind a job in retail, fast food, etc. Finding a job in nursing will be difficult. Good luck to you!

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Specializes in ICU/ER.

I'm Ohio, but....wouldn't you just apply there first before relocating and crossing your fingers? I've heard that about Texas before but have no hard proof. I always hear the south is in more need than the north.

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Specializes in Psychiatric, Corrections.

Any other recommendations pertaining to decent sized cities with little to no snow??

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Specializes in ICU/ER.

My suggestion is start travel nursing. There are companies that have people go all over. If you already have experience (1-2 yrs from girls I know) then they could hire you within weeks. From the sounds of it you are already traveling/thinking of moving/willing to move again. Hit up the agencies. Make a phone call and they'll call you back right away.

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Specializes in Oncology, Psych, Corrections.
Any other recommendations pertaining to decent sized cities with little to no snow??

You could move to the panhandle of Florida and work with me :) The guy I work with now is retiring on Sept. 29th and his position will then be advertised. You have to be an RN and have psych experience to get it. It is a prison job but awesome benefits (state job). I love it!

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Specializes in Oncology, Psych, Corrections.
Any other recommendations pertaining to decent sized cities with little to no snow??

P.S.--we don't have snow...only beaches more beautiful than you can imagine :rolleyes:

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Specializes in Psychiatric, Corrections.

Which City in Florida? I have no family so all I do is Travel.

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Specializes in Oncology, Psych, Corrections.
Which City in Florida? I have no family so all I do is Travel.

The Pensacola area.

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I Love Texas and it's huge so there has to be a nursing job out there somewhere That said, I love Pensicola too. It's about an hour and a half

from New Orleans, and not far from Mobile and close to other beaches

like Fort Walton. The area has a lot of military bases.

On a lighter note, my friend moved to Arizona where she works as she

puts it "Scary Tuscon" (Sierra Tuscon) It's psych nursing for the rich and

self-paying, often demanding, used to hired help type. Mostly she says it's ok, but she just went PRN with a big sigh of relief. She says the full-timers have a lousy deal so far as scheduling and get floated frequently.

I know you'll find a job, you deserve a good job.

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I moved from the Midwest :barf01: to TX, and lived there from 1985-2002 (nearly 2003). In the rural areas, they have jobs. Look into the towns within 60-100 miles of a larger town, so day trips are easily done. The cost of living was WAY lower than here (back in MW, came to help with demented mom- she died, I got sick, now am stuck at least for the midrange future). The salaries sound bad on paper, but once the cost of living is figured in, it was a higher quality of life there. :)

I've packed to go back 3 times in 8 1/2 years- it was good enough to go back to - just haven't been able to. Maybe figure out a way to visit? I love Austin and the Hill Country...my heart is home there :)

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This is courtesy of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The general unemployment rate of an area should give you a good idea of the outlook on healthcare jobs since unemployment in non-healthcare fields directly affects employment for HCW's.

http://www.bls.gov/web/laus/mstrtcr1.gif

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