Texas new grad moving to San Diego

[hooperwoman]

Hi there,

I am originally from southern california and moved to Texas a few years back. While out here I got my ADN and my husband decided to take a great job opportunity back in San Diego. I will be moving back to north county SD in September and was wondering if anyone has any insider info on jobs. I know a new grad has a better chance of getting hit by lightening then getting a beloved hospital spot. But any hints would be appreciated. What can I do to stick out? Get certified in ACLS, BLS, PALS?? Should I try volunteering? What hospitals are more open to working with new grads?

I know this question is constantly being asked but things change in 6 mths so maybe its better news. Oh and what can I except to start out at salary wise? I'm willing to work for basically nothing to get that experience under my belt!

[liberty_bell]

HI, I don't think I'll be much help..but...people say jobs are so hard to get but my friend was hired at Palomar as a new grad. She works 7pm to 7am and started at 30/hr.

You could also try the Naval Hospital on Camp Pendleton.

[NickiLaughs, ADN, BSN, RN]

I don't think the outlook has improved in the last 6 months....just gotten tougher, there are new grads still job hunting from over a year ago, competing with the ones who just graduates, and most places will just take the experienced nurses who are coming out of the wood work.

I would hit the job search hard.

I think most new grads if they get hired make around 29 to 30/hr to start? Good luck!

[hooperwoman]

I don't think the outlook has improved in the last 6 months....just gotten tougher, there are new grads still job hunting from over a year ago, competing with the ones who just graduates, and most places will just take the experienced nurses who are coming out of the wood work.

I would hit the job search hard.

I think most new grads if they get hired make around 29 to 30/hr to start? Good luck!

Thanks for the response, I know its going to be pretty tough. I will be doing all the certifications and volunteer work just to have some positives on my resume. Like I said I will would work for half the pay to get my foot in the door. I guess at the end of the day I just have to keep a positive mind set....like all the other new grads searching ; )