Asking for old job/returning to past employer

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So I relocated for a job in a different specialty and it did not work out. See this thread for details if interested including last page for final update. https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/sad-not-doing-601203.html

I left my past job on good terms, gave proper notice and had no complaints/bad marks on my file to my knowledge. I worked there for 2.5 years.

What do you all think are the chances that I could call or email my former manager and ask if they will have position open on the unit/hire me back? What would be the best way to go about it?

I do keep in contact with my former coworkers (love them) and they have said they've been working "short" very often BUT I know that doesn't mean a FT position is open.

I have searched for job up here but that hospital system is large and owns a number of offices/clinics and the other large system is very difficult to get into.

I've applied with nursing homes, rehab, insurance companies, telephone triage and dialysis as well.

As for time frame... I worked at my last job until the end of May. I've been officially unemployed now for almost a month and cannot afford to drain my savings to live up with here with no $$$ coming in.

Well a little bird...my former coworker mentioned to the manager that I was interested in coming back and she told me (per the manager) to fill out an app for the position they had open and give her a ring. So I've called and left a message and giving her a chance to return before I try again.

I think it looks good for me so I'm very happy.

Every time a relatively new nurse posts a thread asking about leaving their job with no notice, or even doing a no call no show, your thread should be posted.

You NEVER know when you may want to go back to a facility or unit. If you have left on good terms, behaved in a professional manner, shown that you are considerate of staffing needs by giving plenty of notice, etc., this will keep your options open. Burning bridges is just foolish in my opinion.

Good luck!

Specializes in LTC, med/surg, hospice.

@Horseshoe- I was taught from a young age about burning bridges..not to say that I never have but I don't make a practice of it.

As to another update:

I spoke with my manager and I still have to interview as policy but she has every intent to rehire me.

^^^That's fantastic.

Specializes in LTC, med/surg, hospice.
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