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Can you work in ICU as a new grad nurse?
While a new grad ICU nurse can thrive supported by experienced staff, it’s a little different for travel nurses who are filling a staffing gap and must hit the ground running. Many hospitals require travel ICU nurses to have one to two years of experience before venturing into an unfamiliar critical care setting.
Is it hard to get into ICU as a new grad?
Please understand, becoming an ICU nurse is a very selective process. This job requires so much mentally from nurses that the entire hiring process is rigid and difficult to pass, especially for new grads. In fact, to get a job in the ICU right after graduating from nursing school is the exception and not the rule.
Is the ICU a good place for a new Grad nurse?
Starting in the ICU can be tough but within the structure of a well designed internship or residency I think it is the BEST place for a new grad nurse to start (of course, I might be a bit biased) and it all depends on your goals. The problem is . . . many ICUs want 2-3 years experience . . . here are some tricks to land those coveted positions.
Is it possible to work in the intensive care unit right away?
Yes, but it is the exception and not the rule. I want to encourage all new nurses and nurse grads – if your goal is to work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), that it might be possible right away, but it’s not easy and not for everyone.
How do I get an ICU nurse job?
Here are a few tips that will help you get that ICU nurse job: Nail the interview – I have a guide just for you. It explains how to ace the interview and what things will set you apart from the competition. Bring glowing references – While you are in school, network and make connections. Their recommendations will speak volumes.
Where can I find ICU residency for new graduates?
Now, head over to Google and type in “ new grad rn ICU residency ” (or any variation of the above terms). You will get a screen that looks like this: The results include some of the top hospitals in the country including: Vanderbilt, U Penn, Oregon Health Sciences University, Rush, and USCD to name just a few. And look at the result from OHSU.