Suggestions for ways an unemployed new grad nurse can volunteer medical services to help out during the Covid-19?

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I graduated about four months ago and still don't have a job. I'm feel so pathetic/helpless though having a license and not being of any help with the disease. Does anyone know of ways a licensed nurse can volunteer services during the pandemic? (Other than social distancing)

Thanks!

Contact NY state DOH. The url says retired but that is not necessarily the case. I got an email through a professional organization that they are accepting out of state licenses.

https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/retired-health-professional

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On 3/28/2020 at 6:47 AM, Nurselexii said:

Are you willing to work in rehab or LTC? Or SNF or correctional health

Yes try these first.

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Specializes in Trauma ICU/PCU.

I don't think finding a clinical work will be an issue in the next few weeks. Hospitals that have been picky will no longer have the luxury to NOT have more RN's in the impending onslaught of covid-19 patients. Healthcare system is becoming overwhelmed.

My suggestion is to keep sending resumes and applying to all ER/ICU/PCU units at local hospitals. That is of course if you really wish to jump into this.

Good luck!

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Specializes in ICU/community health/school nursing.

If you have a compact license and you really want to work, come to Texas. Our governor just jumpstarted the careers of new grads by mandate. Hospitals need to backfill the telemetry and high-level med-surg positions as many of those folk have been recruited to the front line ICU. Good luck!

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On 3/28/2020 at 3:47 AM, Nurselexii said:

Are you willing to work in rehab or LTC? Or SNF or correctional health

Depending on where you are, call ahead first. I'm an LVN in Southern California, and every LTC/SNF is on lockdown. Nobody but essential staff in or out of the facility, period. As far as whether you wanna dive into this right now, frankly it's your call. Got 2 CNA's that were moonlighting at a facility that got nailed hard with COVID-19 and are on mandatory leave of absence from my current facility (asymptomatic, but have been exposed) and a couple of nurses in my circle (not current co-workers, BTW) sound like they're infected. We're short on PPE & cranking pretty hard to keep up, so you'll be diving in the deep end right now. Really, a public health clinic would be your best bet, or a doc in the box; something outpatient.

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California Health Corps Needs Help! CA is getting desperate for help, so if you are out this way or think you may want to come out this way.....here is the link:

https://covid19.ca.gov/healthcorps/

We need:

Physicians (MD, DO), including medical residents

Pharmacists

Dentists

Nurse practitioners

Physician assistants

Nurses (RN, LVN, CNA), including nursing students

Behavioral health professionals (psychiatrist, psychiatric technicians psychologist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)

Respiratory therapists

Paramedics

Medical assistants

Emergency medical technicians

You will be paid and will be given coverage. Locations will vary, but we will try to match your geographical preferences.

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Specializes in Non judgmental advisor.
2 minutes ago, Mergirlc said:

California Health Corps Needs Help! CA is getting desperate for help, so if you are out this way or think you may want to come out this way.....here is the link:

https://covid19.ca.gov/healthcorps/

We need:

Physicians (MD, DO), including medical residents

Pharmacists

Dentists

Nurse practitioners

Physician assistants

Nurses (RN, LVN, CNA), including nursing students

Behavioral health professionals (psychiatrist, psychiatric technicians psychologist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)

Respiratory therapists

Paramedics

Medical assistants

Emergency medical technicians

You will be paid and will be given malpractice insurance coverage. Locations will vary, but we will try to match your geographical preferences.

It takes several months to obtain a California nursing license, if California truly needed help, they would drop the California state requirement just like new york did

5 hours ago, IEDave said:

Depending on where you are, call ahead first. I'm an LVN in Southern California, and every LTC/SNF is on lockdown. Nobody but essential staff in or out of the facility, period. As far as whether you wanna dive into this right now, frankly it's your call. Got 2 CNA's that were moonlighting at a facility that got nailed hard with COVID-19 and are on mandatory leave of absence from my current facility (asymptomatic, but have been exposed) and a couple of nurses in my circle (not current co-workers, BTW) sound like they're infected. We're short on PPE & cranking pretty hard to keep up, so you'll be diving in the deep end right now. Really, a public health clinic would be your best bet, or a doc in the box; something outpatient.

I would like to revise my answer, can this new grad travel? If so she should go straight to new york

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On 3/27/2020 at 4:44 PM, short cake said:

I graduated about four months ago and still don't have a job. I'm feel so pathetic/helpless though having a license and not being of any help with the disease. Does anyone know of ways a licensed nurse can volunteer services during the pandemic? (Other than social distancing)

Thanks!

New York needs you right now, Cuomo has made it easy for nurses from any state to come here, you don't need a NY license, get in touch with NYSED and see what they can do, I believe accommodation can be arranged too.

When other states get bad, we will return the favour.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

New York:

Volunteers for COVID-19 Response Efforts

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The Governor and the Commissioner of Health have sent out letters to active and inactive licensees in New York State seeking volunteers to assist in the COVID-19 response efforts: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home.

The credential review process for this endeavor is being administered by the Governor’s Office and NYS DOH. The NYS Education Department’s Office of the Professions does not require a form from these volunteers.

Please note that currently, pursuant to Executive Orders, NYS licensed physicians, physician’s assistants, registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse practitioners do not need to be registered to practice in the State of New York. All other NYS licensed professionals are required to be currently registered in order to practice. Inactive licensees who wish to re-register their license should Contact Us to obtain a delayed registration form.

Additionally, pursuant to Executive Orders, out-of-state licensed physicians, registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, and respiratory therapists do not need to hold a NYS license or registration to practice in the State of New York. All other NYS licensed professionals are required to be licensed in the State of New York in order to practice.

http://www.op.nysed.gov/COVID-19Volunteers.html

New Jersey:

New Jersey Issues Call to Arms for Nurses

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Nurses from every corner of New Jersey are being asked to respond and help combat the ongoing coronavirus outbreak sweeping across the state.

School nurses, retired nurses, nursing students who’ve yet to graduate—all are being called on by the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) and Gov. Phil Murphy’s office to aid in the cause, as health care resources and personnel continue to be stretched to the absolute limit.

“We will answer the call,” NJSNA CEO Judy Schmidt said. “We will do our part to swiftly contain COVID-19 by caring for every patient—no matter the sacrifice.”

So far, the NJSNA has recruited 900 additional nurses throughout New Jersey who are willing to help the afflicted.

To volunteer, you must submit the following information:

  • Your name
  • Address
  • Email address
  • Cell phone number

Retired nurses should email this information to: [email protected].

Student nurses should email this information to: [email protected].

https://njsna.org/new-jersey-issues-call-to-arms-for-nurses/

Received unsolicited email from this company as I have NJ license --don't know them. Karen


RN's Needed for Coronavirus Pop-Up Hospital at Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus

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RN's are needed starting April 6th through the end of June at a new pop-up hospital in the Meadowlands as part of the state's response to COVID-19.

Shifts will be 12-hours (7am-7pm & 7pm-7am) each day.

If interested, please call us at (609) 838-9476 or email us at [email protected]

PLEASE RESPOND AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE WITH 3 things:

  • Your Resume
  • Your Professional License
  • Your availability (which days, which shift times):

And if you can share this email with any physicians, RN's, LPN's, NP's, PA's, OT's, RT's (licensed in ANY state), that would be most appreciated.

All American Healthcare will pay you weekly for your work...every Friday for the prior week's work!

IMPORTANT: Also know that NJ will be opening up a few more pop-up hospital facilities across Southern, Central and Northern NJ in the days and weeks to come. We will be staffing those facilities as well. So IF you are interested in working at another location, let us know, and we'll contact you when that location announces its opening day.

IMPORTANT: Will PPE (personal protective equipment) be provided on site? YES.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank You,

Molly Dillon
Recruiting Director
All American Healthcare Services
Phone: (609) 838-9476
Email: [email protected]


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Hi, my hospital is hiring tons of new grads for the nurse residency program. If you are willing to move to Billings, Montana. Both St. Vincent's and Billings Clinic need new grads. I think both are trauma level 2, one is magnet and the other is on the way to magnet. My hospital St. Vincent's offers relocation or sign on bonus and loan repayment. If you message me I can help you get in touch with my recruiter.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

American Red Cross Disaster Health always looking for volunteers:

https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/disaster-health-mental-health-volunteer.htm

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Specializes in research.

New York state is certainly taking volunteers! I believe that new grads, retirees, and nurses who haven't practiced in awhile are eligible (there is surely something we can all do!) Fill out this survey: https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/retired-health-professional

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