What is the job market like for new nurses in TX?

xtxrn, ASN, RN · Sep 13, 2011

Try smaller communities between 50-100 miles from larger towns. I lived in TX for 17 years and loved it- Kerrville, and Austin is where I had jobs. There are great areas around the Hill Country, and a smaller town is more likely to take a chance on a new grad, since there are fewer nurses in the general population. Good luck :)

PlasticsRN · Sep 13, 2011

It is very hard to get a job as a new grad....all places are asking for experience. It seems the only way to get one is to apply for a GN program/Academy, or try LTC. I think the market is flooded with fresh nurses and it costs so much to train them, that hospitals are seeking experienced nurses instead.

xtxrn, ASN, RN · Sep 14, 2011

http://www.petersonrmc.com/index.php?option=com_jobgroklist&view=postings&Itemid=238

There are listings with no experience required (staff positions)

Kittypower123, BSN, RN · Sep 14, 2011

Keep in mind that just because a position says no experience required doesn't necessarily mean that someone without experience will get it. They will still hire an experienced nurse over an inexperienced one. Be persistant and flexible, even if you don't get your first job in your desired field, you can get some experience and work on moving to that field later.

xtxrn, ASN, RN · Sep 14, 2011

Keep in mind that just because a position says no experience required doesn't necessarily mean that someone without experience will get it. They will still hire an experienced nurse over an inexperienced one. Be persistant and flexible, even if you don't get your first job in your desired field, you can get some experience and work on moving to that field later.

I worked at this place for years- that's why I put it here :) They hire new grads all the time, because that's what they can get- and it's a really nice hospital, especially for a small town. They "keep up", and had Pyxis for meds (later supplies) before many larger hospitals in San Antonio had them. They'd send us to San Antonio, to one of the children's hospitals to get more skills in the kids' ED. They looked out for their own (I had a horrific headache one time, and had to call in- they knew I lived alone, and sent the 2 nurse managers from the floor I worked on, to take me to the ED, stay with me so I got taken care of, and put me in an empty room so I didn't have to go home alone feeling so bad). Just thought it was worth a mention, since my experience had been good, and I know they consider new grads much better than larger cities may :) Especially now....in the 21 years I've been familiar with, working at, or in contact with current staff, they've been hiring- new grads included :up:

The ED Nurse manager would work any shift to help her nurses deal with more school; the staffing coordinator would bargain with folks, if they helped her out- she'd remember it, and work with people about days off; the anesthesiologists would come to the floor to help with nasty IVs if the supervisor couldn't get them (retirement community- lots of COPD & steroids=lousy veins). The docs came to the floor potlucks.

If 3 positions are open, and 2 people apply- the odds are good that an RN of any sort will be given a shot

allnurses Guide · Sep 14, 2011

Border towns and rural areas are more likely to hire than in major metro areas, as mentioned. DFW alone has more than 25 nursing schools churning out new grads every few months. About 50-70% of those are needing 6-8 months to find their first position. The majority of those who find work right away are the ones who managed to get externships or positions at hospitals while in nursing school and go to work for the same facility that gave them those opportunities. There is also a massive push in the Dallas area to shut out ASN degrees at acute care level. Most of the local hospitals are opening their internships/residencies to BSN graduates only. This includes most HCA facilities, THR and Baylor.

Definitely don't move to Texas until you have a job offer with a start date and salary information in hand. This is no longer the Land That The Recession Forgot. People are out of work and things are slow.

girl81 · Sep 17, 2011

Thank you so much XTX and NOTDONEYET and all.

Do you think they will they hire ASN's that are working towards a BSN?

KATRN78 · Sep 18, 2011

What are the salaries like for a new grad in Kerrville? I have family there!

KarriRN · Sep 19, 2011

I graduated in May. Many of my classmates have moved to and received jobs in El Paso tx. There are many new grad opportunities there But you must be willing to commit to two yrs.