What do you think of Tampa General ?

nosajr5336 · Feb 14, 2007

What are your thoughts on the aforementioned hospital ?

:saint: I spent 3 weeks there in the burn ICU unit, and in my opinion, they're the absolute best. They not only took great care of me, they were great with helping my wife and sister and parents in dealing with the tragedy.

CraigBSN02 · Aug 3, 2007

I worked in the Emergency Room for 9 months as a per diem RN, and I cannot say enough good things about the place. The staff is tremendous, managers are available and extraordinarily helpful, and the attending MDs are great. You learn so much working there, and the pace and adrenaline level is just right, what with the trauma alerts and the patient acuity. The other units don't hate on the ER as bad as other places I've been to. People seem to enjoy working there and patients seem to enjoy going there for their medical care. Oh, and TGH pays pretty good, at least they did when I worked there in 2005.

Downside: the current ER is small, cramped, dingy and can be overwhelming if you aren't prepared for it. The patient population is mostly typical inner city stuff, with a smattering of upstanding job holding people. Parking is miserable and not free. Traffic to and from Davis Island is loooong and backed up.

Bottom line: It's a great freakin hospital to be at, from my perspective.

-Craig

RN, BSN, and others... :-)

MB37 · Aug 7, 2007

I heard they just added more parking for staff, and that it will be free!

PeachyERNurse, BSN, RN · Aug 7, 2007

Anyone know if they hire new grads into the ER?

EmilyUSFRN, RN · Aug 8, 2007

They do... I am currently finishing up my orientation, but during the first few weeks I was in classes w new grads (3) who were starting in the ER.

I think it's a good hospital; many of the people who work there will tell you they've been there for 10 or 15 years, which to me, definitely sounds like a good thing.

The new parking garage is open, it's still $20 to park a month...

The new areas of the hospital-- ER, OB, a few new ICUs are opening within the next month or two... actually, I think the transition starts later this month.

PeachyERNurse, BSN, RN · Aug 8, 2007

They do... I am currently finishing up my orientation, but during the first few weeks I was in classes w new grads (3) who were starting in the ER.
I think it's a good hospital; many of the people who work there will tell you they've been there for 10 or 15 years, which to me, definitely sounds like a good thing.
The new parking garage is open, it's still $20 to park a month...
The new areas of the hospital-- ER, OB, a few new ICUs are opening within the next month or two... actually, I think the transition starts later this month.

Thanks for the info Emily! I looked on their website and the only openings I saw for new grads were the critical care and rotational internship. Are you doing either of those? Do I need to speak to someone directly in human resources about getting in the ER? Also, did they let you start prior to sitting for the NCLEX? Thanks

tpanative · Jul 17, 2008

A friend of mine worked in the burn unit. He loved every minute of it. He's living now in London I believe.

Misty1334 · Aug 2, 2008

Just wondering as well about TG hiring GN's.... Should we contact the HR dept, or an agency??

Thanks!

moonischasingme1 · Aug 3, 2008

Last time I spoke to TGH they had a "hiring freeze" and were not hiring GN's. HR told me to keep checking the site for GN positions as some may pop up. This was beginning of July. I since found a job, so I have not been pursuing it.

nursegreen · Aug 4, 2008

There is a hiring freeze right now but there are some positions posted. You need to contact nurse recruiting and they can give you the information you need. TGH does take new grads in the ED and ICU's. I myself have worked there going on 11 years. Good luck!!!!

MB37 · Aug 4, 2008

They were on a hiring freeze for a while, but I have an interview there next week. Keep checking the website, and always call HR to followup after you apply for a position.