I posted this in another forum, but thought I'd let you all know. I've been offered a position at a rural hospital in Illinois, and I'M TAKING it! Already gave my notice to current boss, and telephonically informed the hospital that offered the position. Hopefully, I'll start my new position on April 1st or thereabouts.
MAJOR pay raise, and average of 40 hour weeks (or less). I'll be the chief CRNA at the hospital, and there will be no anesthesiologists. I will not be part of the nursing staff, but will be considered to be part of the medical staff, with all the responsibilties and perks that come with that. I'll have much greater input to treatment of patients outside of the OR, and will get to do some OB anesthesia again.
I went to the hospital last weekend for a visit and interview, and I loved the place. Small town (about 5000), good staff and good hospital. I was wined and dined all weekend, introduced to a number of docs and nurses. Finally, no more 70 - 80 hour work weeks, no more routine cases scheduled at 8 pm. I get to actually spend some time with my family!
AND we may have already found a house. Its a 120 year old Victorian with four bedrooms and an office that has been refurbished completely over the last five years. They are probably asking way too much for it, but that's what negotiation is for.
