new graduate moving to california

hey, I graduated in the fall. I'm having a really hard time finding work. The only place where I have family is in California so I was thinking about moving there. I want to find a job or set up some interviews before I move. How would I do that? Should I use my family's address, should I get my license there before I start applying? Should I even move there?
I don't mean to be a debbie downer, but the market here in CA is bad. I graduated about 6 months ago and only a hand full of class mates have found jobs in hospitals, a couple in home health and some in nursing homes functioning in a similar capacity as an LVN.When I was in school, they recommended for us to leave ca to get experience and then come back after a year or two.
Thanks! I know someone who found a job there and I read somewhere that there are hiring in ca. Now I know.
Quote from cutienurse6711Thanks! I know someone who found a job there and I read somewhere that there are hiring in ca. Now I know.
I live in CA and obtained my license in Jan2010 at age 51. I placed applications at every hospital that was hiring all over the State of Ca to "get in my two years exp.". Indeed.com is a good site to subscribe to. I also viewed hospital websites to apply. Nothing, only one interview for a L&D new grad RN, which I didn't get.My first job was through Maxim temp service, and I recently worked for an endoscopy center, but I had to have foot surgery and they fired me (yes it's legal, employers can do anything they want). After I recover from surgery, I feel confident that I can get a position at a surgery center or something similar. So don't think that if don't have hospital exp that you're not hireable. Good luck! How do I change my profile on my iPhone? Thanks for any advice!