Volunteer for lower waged/free RN internship to get foot in door???

We all know New Grads cannot find jobs. This includes New Grads, like me, who are not considered New Grads anymore. My local small town hospital is seeking experienced RN's. What do you all think about going into Nurse Manager's office, and if they are interested in me, volunteering that I would be willing to take a cut in the starting wage to intern and learn the ropes? I would also be willing to shadow a nurse for a day or two to make sure it would be a good fit for me. I would take the cut in pay because I really want to be able to "learn" and not feel pressured that "We are paying you a full RN's wage, so you need to be one" - which is what I was repeatedly told at my first job/med-surg where I "failed" orientation.

But, how would I go about stating this idea to the manager? Make appt first? Submit resume and put this in cover letter? I really want to get my foot in the door. I know I can do this...I just need a little help to learn everything. I have continued studying and am trying to think "out of the box".

Any experience with this? Would employers like this idea or does it seem like I am putting myself down volunteering my time (RN, BSN) for free/lower wage?

Thanks, Elprup
Quote from elprupWe all know New Grads cannot find jobs. This includes New Grads, like me, who are not considered New Grads anymore. My local small town hospital is seeking experienced RN's. What do you all think about going into Nurse Manager's office, and if they are interested in me, volunteering that I would be willing to take a cut in the starting wage to intern and learn the ropes? I would also be willing to shadow a nurse for a day or two to make sure it would be a good fit for me. I would take the cut in pay because I really want to be able to "learn" and not feel pressured that "We are paying you a full RN's wage, so you need to be one" - which is what I was repeatedly told at my first job/med-surg where I "failed" orientation. But, how would I go about stating this idea to the manager? Make appt first? Submit resume and put this in cover letter? I really want to get my foot in the door. I know I can do this...I just need a little help to learn everything. I have continued studying and am trying to think "out of the box".Any experience with this? Would employers like this idea or does it seem like I am putting myself down volunteering my time (RN, BSN) for free/lower wage?Thanks, Elprup