I see that this thread is 4 years old, so I hope you've already found the answer you were looking for. But just in case, I'll chime in.
To answer your question, job search expenses are deductible if you're searching for a job in the same field as your previous job. However, if you're switching fields entirely, those expenses may not be deductible.
By the way, have you considered exploring a career as a sterile processing technician? It's a great field that's always in demand, and [removed] has some helpful info on what it takes to get started.
