Accept a part-time NP job?

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I have applied endlessly. I have an interview set this week, meeting with several different people from 8am to noon. They already emailed me the benefits package. The position is only part-time, 24 hours/week. I have been unable to find anything around me and would need to move 2 hours away for this position. Do I take it? I know the position has been open for over a year. They also have other positions open in other specialties, I was thinking about asking to cross train to pick up more hours. 

 

How long of a notice should I give my current employer as an RN in the hospital? They are now pulling some shady crap and mandating overtime with the covid. I just want out of that so bad. They have already hired my replacement as I graduated in May and they thought I'd be gone by now. I'm thinking 2 weeks notice will be fine.

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2 weeks is fine.  If the job sounds interesting I would take it.  I would inquire about the possibility of it become more fulltime.  Good luck!

 

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Specializes in medical surgical.

Be VERY careful with a NP position that has been open that long.

Is it due to covid?  I know around 50 NP's and PA's were furloughed at the large hospital system in our area.  They were considered non essentials as they did not take care of covid patients.

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On 10/7/2020 at 8:14 AM, gettingbsn2msn said:

Be VERY careful with a NP position that has been open that long.

Yes, that sounds suspicious. 

If it seems like something doable for you, then go for it. Life is short.

As an RN, you only need to give two weeks' notice. As an NP, some employers require four weeks' notice. 

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