Have an interview - apply for add'l job at same hospital?

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Specializes in CCU, cardiac tele, NICU.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out with this! I have an interview coming up that I am sooo excited for! I checked the hospital website today and noticed that they just posted another job that I'd be interested in as well.

The specialty areas are fairly different - the interview that I have is an area that I've been dying to get into, and the job just posted is an area that I have experience in.

Is it OK to go ahead and apply for the newly posted job, or should I wait until after the first interview? I think the hospital is small enough that the same recruiter sees all the nursing resumes - I don't want that person to get the idea I'm not interested in the interview I have coming up. Am I being overly analytical? All thoughts appreciated! :heartbeat

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hmmm. i've always been told no matter what the industry..working in 2 places in 1 company would be considered conflict of interest..however, I don't see any harm in doing so since you're not officially hired by the employer. let me know how it goes.. good luck :)

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Specializes in Ambulatory Care, Case Manager.

I think you should just go ahead and apply. Either way is a good opportunity for you.

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Specializes in Cardiovascular, ER.

I would think it would be ok to apply to the backup job. I just went through that, and one of the job offers I got (and turned down) was for a hospital where I applied to about 10 different openings. In my opinion, it's a numbers game when you are job hunting. I always apply for any floor I could see myself working on - then I have more options to choose from. Just because you interview doesn't mean they will pick you, or vice versa. It's good to have options!

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Specializes in Trauma Surgical ICU.

Nothing wrong with interviewing for both positions and then take the offer you like the best based on unit dynamics, support, etc.. I applied for 3 positions at my hospital, received 2 call backs for different depts, interviewed for both and was offered both :) Of course I only accepted one of them...

Best not to put all your eggs in one basket... Good luck to you !!!!

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Specializes in CCU, cardiac tele, NICU.

Thanks all! I appreciate the feedback - I think I'm going to go ahead and apply for the other position as well. Please send good-luck vibes my way next week! I'll keep you posted! :)

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