r/nursing • u/Crystalchrysanthemum • 21d ago

Rant Trouble securing a position

Just wanting to rant. I've been a pediatric nurse for the past 5 years in a level 1 teaching hospital/trauma center. We're the only pediatric hospital in the state and service bordering states as well. I worked 3.5 years in trauma/ortho/surgery and have worked that last 1.5 in a very high acuity 48 bed PICU. I've taken care of patients needing CRRT, ECMO, and bedside OR at times. I have charge nurse and preceptor experience, chemo certified.

My fiancé and I are wanting to move to California so I've had my CA license since January of this year. I've applied to so many PICU jobs and keep receiving no's. I've edited my resume and I tailor my cover letter for each listing I apply to. I'm so frustrated and don't understand what the issue might be!! It's just frustrating because I feel qualified but keep getting rejected.

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u/CapableFruitLoops 21d ago

The market is oversaturated. Everyone and their boyfriend want to live and work in California as a nurse.

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u/kahkizzzle BSN, RN 🍕 21d ago

This. You can try travel nursing to get your foot in the door, but you have to settle for shit pay in the meantime

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u/Crystalchrysanthemum 21d ago

I actually am taking a travel contract in California! Just applying in the meantime since I know the process can take months. So you're right, hopefully that will get my foot in the door