u/Batman4L

*No California/Oregon mention*

Curious to hear from travel nurses and recruiters on where you are actually seeing people extend contracts or plant roots. Not looking for the "best paying markets" answers but more so what hospitals and cities are keeping nurses around because of the work environment, unit culture, management support, staff-to-patient ratios, and overall quality of life outside the hospital.

What locations/hospitals are you seeing nurses choosing to stay in versus just chasing the next contract?

I’m a new grad RN planning to go the ICU. I want to get into an hospital that will build a strong foundation.

For those of you who’ve already gone through that phase:

- What hospital did you start at, and how was the ICU training there?

- Where did you feel the ICU staff/newgrads were genuinely supported and came out confident?

- Any hospitals you’d specifically recommend (or avoid) based on culture, learning, and patient population?

Looking for places that truly set people up well early on.

Would really appreciate any insight from your experience. No preference in area.

TIA

Hey everyone — quick question to the ICU community

I’m a new grad RN planning to go the ICU. I want to get into an hospital that will build a strong foundation.

For those of you who’ve already gone through that phase:

- What hospital did you start at, and how was the ICU training there?

- Where did you feel new grads were genuinely supported and came out confident?

- Any hospitals you’d specifically recommend (or avoid) based on culture, learning, and patient population?

Looking for places that truly set people up well early on.

Would really appreciate any insight from your experience.

TIA

Hey everyone — quick question for the CRNA/NAR/RRNA community.

I’m a new grad RN planning to go the ICU → CRNA route long term. I’m focused on getting into an ICU that will actually build a strong foundation.

For those of you who’ve already gone through that phase:

- What hospital did you start at, and how was the ICU training there?

- Where did you feel new grads were genuinely supported and came out confident?

- Any hospitals you’d specifically recommend (or avoid) based on culture, learning, and patient population?

Not chasing names or prestige — just looking for places that truly set people up well early on.

Would really appreciate any insight from your experience.

TIA

*ik this isnt the correct nursing subreddit but since there are many seasoned nurses in here. i felt compelled to ask this here*

Hello everyone! I am a New grad RN, BSN, committed to the critical care route. I am not tied to any location — willing to relocate anywhere in the US for the right ICU residency.

Particularly, I am looking for a Level 1 trauma, academic/teaching hospital, high acuity, diverse patient population, and a place that lets new grads get exposure on devices. A place that wants their new grads to succeed and learn. Would you be able to recommend any favorable institution from your experience or word of mouth?

For the Travelers — since you've seen the inside of ICUs all over the country. Which hospitals have you worked at where ICU new grads seemed well-trained, supported, and confident? Ultimately, the places you loved the culture and environment to recommend me and what I am looking for! TIA

Hello everyone! I am a New grad RN, BSN, committed to the critical care route. I am not tied to any location — willing to relocate anywhere in the US for the right ICU residency.

Particularly, I am looking for a Level 1 trauma, academic/teaching hospital, high acuity, diverse patient population, and a place that lets new grads get exposure on devices. A place that wants their new grads to succeed and learn. Would you be able to recommend any favorable institution from your experience or word of mouth?

For the Travelers — since you've seen the inside of ICUs all over the country. Which hospitals have you worked at where ICU new grads seemed well-trained, supported, and confident? Ultimately, the places you loved the culture and environment to recommend me and what I am looking for! TIA