Help getting out

[nursetxaz]

Hey guys! So I need advice on how to transition out of my unit. I dont know whether it is best to quit or try and talk to someone who can help me move units

Background: I've worked at the same hospital since I was a new grad. For the first year & 7 months I worked on a Med/surg unit and recently got a new job in the ICU. I have worked there for almost 3 months and basically I HATE it. I thought ICU was what I wanted but turns out I was very wrong.

I spoke with my manager about my feelings and she reassured me that everyone feels this way at first and that I should try and stick with it. However, I am pretty set that I would like to get out of this job. My dilemma is trying to figure out how to go about doing this -

I originally thought I would just put my 2 weeks in & then try to apply to new PCU jobs (at the same hospital or hospitals around within the same company) but I am worried that doing so will burn bridges within the company. Also worried that I won't be able to find jobs easily due to COVID.

My other thought is to try to find someone (who?) to talk to and bridge me into a PCU, which I know my hospital needs RN. I know I could talk to my current manager about this, which I will probably do, but I dont think I would be able to ask a favor of her to get me a PCU job after I tell her I'm quitting her floor.

Wondering what everyones thoughts/advice are to do. THANK YOU

[Sour Lemon]

2 hours ago, nursetxaz said:

Hey guys! So I need advice on how to transition out of my unit. I dont know whether it is best to quit or try and talk to someone who can help me move units

Background: I've worked at the same hospital since I was a new grad. For the first year & 7 months I worked on a Med/surg unit and recently got a new job in the ICU. I have worked there for almost 3 months and basically I HATE it. I thought ICU was what I wanted but turns out I was very wrong.

I spoke with my manager about my feelings and she reassured me that everyone feels this way at first and that I should try and stick with it. However, I am pretty set that I would like to get out of this job. My dilemma is trying to figure out how to go about doing this -

I originally thought I would just put my 2 weeks in & then try to apply to new PCU jobs (at the same hospital or hospitals around within the same company) but I am worried that doing so will burn bridges within the company. Also worried that I won't be able to find jobs easily due to COVID.

My other thought is to try to find someone (who?) to talk to and bridge me into a PCU, which I know my hospital needs RN. I know I could talk to my current manager about this, which I will probably do, but I dont think I would be able to ask a favor of her to get me a PCU job after I tell her I'm quitting her floor.

Wondering what everyones thoughts/advice are to do. THANK YOU

What do you hate about it, exactly? Don't leave without having something else lined up, for sure.

[Hoosier_RN, MSN]

You may not be able to transition to PCU at current hospital if you haven't worked the required amount of time. Check your employee handbook or talk to HR for a clearer picture. As @Sour Lemon noted, don't burn bridges, have a job lined up first

[cardiacfreak, ADN]

Going from med surg to ICU can be tough. I always told new nurses that hated PCU to give it 6 months before making a decision.

When I left the hospital and started working hospice care, I hated it also, and thought often of quitting and going back to my old job. I was so lost and out of my element, I knew nothing about hospice, and quite frankly felt inadequate. I waited the 6 months and 3 years later I am still a hospice nurse and love it.