Moving to Another Area - New Grad

So, I read about how if you're in a saturated job market for nursing, it might be better to move to another area. But, I would think that there would be a preference given to local candidates. My question is, do employers usually flag non-local candidates (for example, from another state)? How could you express early on that you are willing to pay moving expenses and have a high interest in the job? I've read about a strategy to walk into the nurse manager's office, if you're a candidate. I don't think that tactic will work, if you are out of region. This question is specific for the new grad job market. Last edit by bstobsn on May 23
This also applies to rural areas.

hey, in this market if i was a new grad, and i haven't been for over 4 decades....I would look at rural market....at least I know that works for SE Texas.best wishes

Quote from sallyrnrrthey, in this market if i was a new grad, and i haven't been for over 4 decades....I would look at rural market....at least I know that works for SE Texas.best wishes

In 2005 I took a risky plunge and relocated to another state without a job lined up. Thankfully the risk paid off and I secured employment in fairly short order.Won't the hiring managers notice that I don't live anywhere close by?

Post your resume online. Recruiters often will direct you to the underserved critical access hospitals in rural areas.

When I worked in Texas as a new grad, I worked with lots of new grads from other states. The hospital seemed pretty good about working with them. Some didn't get their Texas licenses when expected, for example, so they just started their orientation with the next group to buy a little time.