is it going to affect my career?

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Do you think job hopping is going to affect my career? I have been a nurse for 3 years now. I worked 2 years and 3 month on surgical ward, then I moved to PACU (10 months experience). Now, I got the job as a research nurse which is a 1 year fixed contact. So probably after 1 year, I would have to look for another job. Is it going to affect me?

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Can you work a per diem job in an area you can transition back to once your year is up? I have worked with nurses who work research and keep a per diem job to maintain skills and have a backup.

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yes, thats my plan to keep up with my skills by per diem jobs but it will be weekends only. Thanks for your input.

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You don't appear to be a job hopper to me. It sounds like you have acquired some very valuable nursing experience. I have across the opposite problem with staying with an employer for too long a period. When I tried to leave, I was told I was stagnant and had limited experience by one employer. You just can't win.

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