Help me choose between 2 great job offers

[hkrocks123]

I did my senior practicum at Seattle Children's Hospital in their ICU and have always wanted to work in the ICU either pediatric or adults. My criteria for finding a job post grad was that it was a magnet hospital, teaching hospital and one that would be in the ICU or lead me to the ICU. I also had the desire to move out of state for the adventure while choosing a hospital that would give me strong professional growth. Post grad I was guaranteed at Seattle Children's Hospital in the ICU and I was keeping that job as a back up plan if things didn't work out but that fell through because they froze new hire in the ICU and medical floors and I applied everywhere with no luck because of COVID.  I have been applying everywhere with no luck until I got 2 really good job offers:

1. Seattle Children's Hospital OR Nurse (Consortium program) 

Pros: I love the culture there everyone is so nice and I know it would be a safe learning environment and I know I would love it, they pay higher at $35 an hour, although not within the top 10 children's hospital they were named top ten a few years ago, if don't like it I can go to another floor after a year, I would save more money because I could live with my parents and I know the area, day shift.

Cons: Never have thought about being a circulating nurse so I don't know if I would like it, I didn't want to stay in Washington so this would have me stay at least here for 2 years for a minimum. 

2. Johns Hopkins University in the Progressive care unit (nurse residency program) - 

Pros: Progressive care unit is one step down from an ICU, I feel like career wise this job is what I was looking for, I could go anywhere once in the system if I wanted, top 3rd hospital in the US. 

Cons: Pays lower about $30 an hour, I would have to move to a state that I have would particularly be exited to move to, rotating shifts, I don't know the people/culture but I can assume its good because its magnet/top hospital. 

I am having an extremely hard time choosing and I want some guidance. I have been asking people I know but im getting split responses. 

[The Seasoned Nurse, BSN, RN]

Wow you have a difficult choice to make. What is your long-term goal? If you want to save money now to achieve future goals (homeownership, travel, etc), job #1 may be your best option. You will be making more money and saving more by living with your parents. However, if you won’t be happy at home, go with job #2.

I think the Johns Hopkins job would lead to more opportunities in the long run. The name “Johns Hopkins” is so prestigious, it will look impressive on your resume for the rest of your life. Gaining experience in their Progressive Care Unit will likely lead to an ICU position within a year or two. 

I don’t think you will live with regret either way because they are both great positions. Think long term, and commit to your choice without looking back. Good luck to you!