Trying to decide what kinds of jobs I'm eligible to apply for. Please help!

[rubyagnes, BSN]

Hello,

I have been a nurse for about 4 years now. I initially worked in an extremely busy ER in the city that consisted of a cardiac interventional center, pediatric unit, and primary stroke center. Since then, I have been in Psychiatry that focuses on degenerative neurological disorders. In the ER we dealt with many intense traumas and invasive procedures. I am trained in phlebotomy, IV and ultrasound guided IV insertion, and have BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.

Due to my broad experience, when applying for agency jobs, do you think I would qualify for applying to any positions beyond the ER and Psychiatry? What other types of nursing do you think I would be eligible for. I don't want to sell myself short, but I also want too be sure I apply for positions where I would be competent and confident, especially since I may not receive much of an orientation (if at all)

Thanks in advance!

[NedRN]

PACU, ICU. But the cases would likely have to be low acuity (even though you may have done ICU holds) and they cannot find someone with more experience. Also, agencies can be quite non-clinical and by the book and not submit you for such assignments. Smaller ones that have a good relationship with client hospitals can always ask if something is possible.