Where are new grads getting hired?

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I'm a new grad in the San Diego area who's desperately trying to find a job. I graduated with an associates in May and got my RN license in July. There are very few new grad opportunities in Southern California, and even fewer for those of us without a BSN. I tried getting my foot in the door by working and volunteering in two different local hospitals, but that hasn't helped at all. It's become apparent that I'll have to move to a different city or state to get a job. But where do I go? I've been doing online searches, but I can't seem to figure out where people are hiring new grads with an ADN. I realize that more and more places around the country are requiring BSN's, but surely there has to be a place left in the continental U.S. where a new grad with an ADN can get a job. Does anyone know where this is? Can anyone point me towards the right region?

Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Texas/Mexico border.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, NICU.
north dakota, the midwest

Not the midwest. Midwest is flooded.

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Hey there!

Utah hires new grad ADN nurses all the time. It's beautiful out here

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Georgia is hiring! I am an ADN graduate and I had an interview today and almost all of my classmates have just recently gotten hired. You have to commit to get your BSN at most facilities but they are open to ADN here! Good luck!

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Specializes in Hematology/Oncology.

oh, and from experience, i can tell you that moving to another state is a huge mistake. i was going to move to atlanta for a new grad position that paid 12 dollars less an hr... and no patient to nurse ratios. it would have been such a drastic move all because i didn't want to wait... I'm so glad i didn't take the first offer to come my way.

You didnt have experience to say that it was a huge mistake.

Moving to another state is not a bad idea.

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Specializes in Hematology/Oncology.
Not the midwest. Midwest is flooded.

what?

According to what?

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I'm assuming you do not want to leave california or go to another state. I really suggest you move to the central valley to gain experience or northern california near the border. I know for a fact that the central valley needs nurses and they always have difficulty attracting new nurses. However, because it is an "undesirable" area, most require a long contract with a very large fine if you leave early. Another place to find work is psychiatric nursing, SNF, community health, agencies. Although it is not hospital work, it will pay the bills if you cannot wait for a new grad program. However, if you are willing to move out of state I had 3 friends who moved to texas for a nursing job.

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Specializes in Medical/Oncology.
Not the midwest. Midwest is flooded.

Not really. My hospital in Bismarck, ND is still hiring and it does hire ADNs

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Specializes in Med/surg, Onc.

Wisconsin is hiring. Milwaukee hires ADNs decently, Madison prefers BSN due to the university I assume.

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