How long till I can re-apply?

Hello!

Is there a required time that you should wait before applying for the same job at a hospital? I applied for an OR job at a nearby hospital in March and didn't get it. I accepted a tele job at another hospital, waaayyyy far away (about 40 min drive) and I have been there for almost 2 months. But I see that the first hospital has another OR job opening now and I was wondering if they would even look at my application, seeing I just applied for another OR position there a couple months ago. I'm wondering if I should wait a couple more months before applying again. What do you think?

Thanks!
You should apply as soon as possible. I think applying like that shows that you are determined to get the job. I always apply for a job consistently when I really want it. Never hesitate to apply for any job. What is the worst that can happen? You don't get the job? But you already have one.

Definitely apply again. You could probably get by with just calling HR and saying that you want to be considered for this opening as well. I bet you anything they still have your old app and your paperwork if it's been that soon. In this market, it probably wasn't that they didn't want to hire you -- it was probably they just found someone more experienced or qualified. A lot of good candidates these days aren't getting jobs in the specialty they want.

Try networking.Applications don't mean squat. They are only there for reference.No one makes hiring decisions based on application or resume.Ever hear the phrase: " it's not what you know but who you know"?You need to speak to people actually working on the ward there. Staff, charge nurse, nurse manager, department chief. You really think you'll get that much farther by submitting another worthless application? NOT!People don't just fall into their dream jobs... there isn't some lucky event, chance of fate that takes place to get you a job. You have to put some effort into it. Meet some people. Do some research. It isn't that hard....

Thanks for the above replies! I did apply again and I hope to get the job!EmergencyNrse-Why the attitude?? I have done extensive research on being a nurse in the OR, and I am a member of AORN (although since I just moved to the area, I have not attended a meeting because they are not meeting for the summer). I don't know anybody at this hospital, and I have tried calling the nurse recruiter, but she does not return phone calls. I also tried calling the nurse manager but she also did not return my calls. I am well aware the people "don't just fall into their dream jobs," but I don't think there is anything more I can do. Any other suggestions?

Listen,it is hard to convey TONE for online on internet blogs. It was not my intent to make you feel bad. So many of you have such the thin skin...I have some time tonight to elaborate some so I hope this comes across as maybe a softer explanation than my previous direct approach.My point of view comes from someone that use to sit down and actually do the hiring & firing... To look at virtually useless applications hour after hour... to go through the interview process with many people that insist that the 3 page application is worth more in describing your worth/value than YOURSELF.I have seen the brain-dead applicants. I have seen the deer-in-the-headlight applicants. I have seen people with the confidence to sell themselves and conduct a strong enough interview to want to hire them on the spot. You want to be the latter.You can't let your fingers do the walking here. If you are interested in a particular position you first need to do research on the job. Know WHO runs the show, who does the hiring, who runs the unit. A charge nurse, a nurse manager, a unit clerk... All have credible influence here to get you hired FAR more than your resume and certainly more than an application.Go out of your way to meet someone in the organization. Especially someone from that unit. Maybe a seminar, a CPR class, an open house or job fair. NETWORKING. This will get it done. Meet people. You have been doing it all your life. You just need to go out and meet the ones that will give you a good word where you want to get a job. To get you noticed.This is just an introduction on interviewing techniques and suggestions to get you hired. Your local unemployment office has similar programs and they have excellent information on how to empower you.Resumes, Interviews, Networking... how to "sell yourself". You will go farther this way than simply submitting another application. That was my point. The other post was just more concise. Good Luck.

Have you tried showing up on their doorstep? If you call and can't get ahold of them, then it means they are busy people, so head to the unit and ask someone to point them out, shake their hand, show your interest, ask about a tour or a shadow day to get to know people on the unit. Showing you have initiative can pay off, persistence with the voicemail, not so much.