Where are the RN jobs in Vancouver, WA?

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I relocated from California to Vancouver, WA for my husband's job. I was hoping to make a career change to home health or hospice but I have yet to find entry level openings. My areas of expertise are in level 2 NICU, nursery and pediatrics and psych nursing 20 years ago. I have seen 1 NICU job, (per diem), open in the 2 months I've been here. Over the bridge in Portland it does not appear to be better. I have seen an opening for a CNA2 in NICU. (Can RN's become CNAs?) I've applied for an assortment of jobs I am quasi qualified in with no sucess. Yes, I'm whining and I would like cheese to go with my whine! ;)

Is it worthwhile/necessary to invest in an Oregon license? Can anyone enlighten me on the system here? I am open to any feedback. I'm stumped.

Thanks!

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I'm surprised that with 20 years experience you are having trouble finding a job. Maybe I misunderstood-but did you say you are only looking for work in NICU? I'd expand your search criteria just to get in with a hospital, then you'll have an "in" when a job opens up in that unit.

Why would you want to be a CNA? Nursing assistants barely make minimum wage and it would be a waste of your education and skills. Don't get me wrong, i'm not putting cna's down because I am one.

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Specializes in hospice, corrections.

Community Home Health and Hospice always has openings for RN's, both Home Health and in the Hospice Care center.

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