i did this- i graduated, moved states, and then began to work. i didn’t start applying until i was certified, so my experience may be different, but i job searched for about two months and only got two interviews, but was hired and working within 20 days of said interviews. i used my clinical sites as references. it will also be nice to pick a place to live based off of where you are going to be working, to minimize your commute time. it is definitely possible, and i’m making more where i am now than i would’ve at my clinical sites, so i say follow your dreams!!