Published Sep 16, 2010
calijaz
53 Posts
I am hoping to relocate to the DC area and I have no idea where to start as far as hospitals. I will have two years of experience on a cardiac critical care unit, ACLS and balloon pump certification. I would love to be on a similar unit or another critical care unit. Any ideas as far as good cardiac hospitals for RN's to work? And how difficult would it be for me to find a job in the area in critical care or just any hospital RN job even? Thanks!
tarheel84
18 Posts
Hey, I'm moving to DC in June 2011 and I'm a critical care nurse as well! I just passed my CCRN last month, which will hope in getting a well paying job. Do you know where you want to work? I'm going back and forth from Washington Hospital Center and George Washington Hospital. Those seem to be the bigger trauma centers in the area, I'm interested and trained in Surgery/Truama ICU.
When do you plan on moving?
I was hoping to move next fall (2011). Hopefully, I will sit for my CCRN before that. Any suggestions for studying for that? I really have no clue where I would like to work... that's why I posted this. Where I'm at right now, the cost of living is low and I am able to put away money. This is important to me because I'm hoping to go to grad school soon, as well as saving up for a wedding, etc. That said, a good learning environment is also important to me. Any ideas for which hospitals are the most helpful with grad school assistance? I would love to stick with cardiac icu or cath lab, but I would be wiling to try another critical care area if I got an offer. Let me know how everything works out for you!
Hi! Nice to hear back from you! I took my CCRN in August and passed! Woo...what a relief! I studied a few different books....and did a review session. Just going over and over material plus doing practice questions helped me the most! Find the blueprint for the test on the AACN website and study the topics on the blueprint! The test was changed in January 2010, so make sure you have a updated book and blueprint.
What grad school program are you interested in? CRNA? I'm applying for CRNA at Georgetown for August 2011...but if that falls through, then I'm looking at working at either George Washington Hospital or Washington Hospital Center. I'm not sure about their grad school assistance.
The cost of living difference is a huge factor for me too! I'm in NC where I pay less than $600 a month including utilities (with a roommate). It's stressful looking at paying over $1000 for a studio. Why do you want to relocate? I'm having a hard time with my family accepting my decision to relocate. If you'd like....you can email me at [email protected] too. Would love to keep in touch! Hopefully my information has helped you!
J
fuuchan
275 Posts
Hi, I stumbled upon this thread and you guys are asking exactly what I want to know. I'm looking to relocate around July 2012. By then I would have 2 years experience on an intensive medical care floor. I was wondering how things were turning out for you guys and what salaries you were being offered. Thanks for your help.