New Grad Transferring License from CA to TX

[Katiekat RN, BSN]

Hello!

I'm a new grad RN with a BSN and have been trying to find a job in California since March of the year (when I got my license). I've applied to any and every job I can find and so far have only had one interview. I feel that I have a decent resume- lots of volunteering, currently working as a medical assistant, and have had a couple of leadership-based jobs in the past several years. However, the new grad job market in CA is saturated and so many other new graduates I've spoken to are having an equally difficult time finding work in a hospital. Needless to say, it's a little discouraging. I just want to start working!

All of this to say, I'm now exploring the option of transferring my license to TX if I can find a job there. My questions are: 1) is the job market any better for new grads in TX? and 2) does anyone know if hospitals will hire someone in my situation, who would only transfer their license if they had a job lined up? I did check and it takes an average of 15 days to obtain a temporary TX license by endorsement.

Thanks so much for any input/advice!

[Nurse SMS, MSN, RN]

I do believe the new grad market in Texas is better than California, with the exception of Austin, which is totally saturated to the point of it dropping average wages. The more rural parts of Texas and along the Texas/Mexico border are definitely hiring. The major cities are hiring, but have a lot to choose from, so will be more competitive.

I don't know how to answer re: endorsement. I assume you won't be the first to ask this question, so perhaps call some of the major hospitals in Houston, El Paso, DFW, Corpus Christi etc and ask?