Advice needed about job transfer

[arobe26]

I work on a med-surg unit of a small hospital. We have low-census a lot and get called off a lot. I have been debating applying for an ER position that is open. I would love to work in the ER for a change and to decrease the call off time. I am the only one working in my family trying to support 2 kids its hard to budget money when I get called off once a week. I am hesitant about the ER position because I am a fairly new new. When I was hired for the position I have now, I was a new grad, my preceptor worked with me 1:1 for about 2 weeks then she sat at the nurses station and I had to find her to ask questions that went on for about 3 weeks then I was on my own. I don't feel that I learned a lot during orientation. I am able to ask questions now and for the most part get good, helpful answers; however, I am not confident in my knowledge/skills at all. I'm not that good at IV's because really there isn't much opportunity on the floor. All of the patients have IV's when they come--normally 2 so if one goes back there is always another one and we don't have to change them for 4 days. I feel like I'm not ready for an ER position but I don't feel like I'm learning anything new after being on the floor 1-1/2 years. I mean, yes there is new stuff to learn however since I'm only there 2 days a week the opportunity isn't there often and most days are the same ole same ole.

Should I apply for the ER position and pray I am oriented thoroughly if I get it? I'm not quite sure what to do.