How Long Would You Wait for the Best Offer?

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So, right now I'm actively seeking to change my status from working two jobs to only working one job. It has gotten to the point where I cannot give my all to both jobs, so this change really needs to happen.

Unfortunately, I'm struggling. My current nursing position (only one of my jobs is a nursing job) seems interested in giving me a full time position. While this would give me benefits, which I currently do not receive, the hourly pay rate would stay the same. When compared to other nurses, my hourly rate isn't the best compensation. As a nurse with a BSN, it is frustrating to see my classmates who only have ADNs making a significant amount more than I do in more prestigious positions. However, my rate does double on holidays.

I have been applying to positions that have higher hourly wages. One was a public health nursing position, one was a med-surg job in a smaller community hospital, and numerous others were at a prestigious hospital. I was interviewed and rejected from the public health position; I interviewed with the med-surg position and have not heard back; and I was interviewed and rejected from one job at the major hospital and have been either been rejected or ignored by all other 20+ positions I've applied for.

My question is, how much longer do I keep trying to pursue a better offer or position? I cannot keep working 29-30 days of the month anymore and it has shown.

Specializes in TBI and SCI.

I say take the full time for now and keep looking. I have been very picky in where I work as a Nurse and I have yet to get a low paying job. Every new job I've had, I've gotten an increase. Don't be afraid to ask for more. I turned down a correctional nurse job with excellent benefits because they wanted to offer me starting lay with my year and a half experience. I asked if they hired new grads, when they said yes, I said then wtf would I get paid not even a penny more than them?? I was livid because I really wanted to work there.. I turned it down and the same day I found my current job that I absolutely love and get laid $2.50 more and am always doing overtime.

Be pt. Take the full time and when u get s better job offer tell them why u are leaving, see if they will match it. If not p, say goodbye and start your new journey.

The best part of nursing, it is t always bad to have a long work history :)

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I agree with most of the posters. However, I started out as a nursing assistant, became an LPN, then BSN RN. I have the utmost respect for what every hardworking caring caregiver brings to the table. But there's no way I'm working at a facility that pays me the same rate as they pay their ADN nurses (with one caveat, if they have years of experience under their belt). It has nothing to do with what I feel their talent, knowledge base, or ability is. They are nurses just like me. But I invested money, time, and effort to have more options AND make more money. Please know that it is OK to NEGOTIATE YOUR RATE OF PAY/SALARY. I wrote that in caps, because I feel like if we continue to accept what's offered without negotiating, employers try that with the next nurse applicant, and then the next, until it becomes the standard rate offered across the board. Wherever you get offers from, KNOW YOUR WORTH, and negotiate accordingly. Best wishes in your search.

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Specializes in Hospice, corrections, psychiatry, rehab, LTC.
Just a quick note about what I highlighted with bold. Do NOT let this attitude come out during an interview.

It's just a thought.

As an ADN who is an upper level administrator, I wholeheartedly agree. I am in my position because of knowledge and experience.

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For some reason, whenever I see Purplegal starting a thread, I get really excited!

29-30 days of working jesh! LOL

Best wishes!

BTW:

is it Purp Legal :woot:

or

is its Purple gal...:lol2:

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For some reason, whenever I see Purplegal starting a thread, I get really excited!

29-30 days of working jesh! LOL

Best wishes!

BTW:

is it Purp Legal :woot:

or

is its Purple gal...:lol2:

Lol, that's funny.

Supposed to be Purple Gal :)

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A family member had suggested that I possibly go full time at the rehab center and decrease my hours significantly working as an ECG Tech, with the reason being to "give me an edge" at the place at which I am employed at as an ECG Tech. However, I am not sure about this solution because it doesn't eliminate the two job scenario which I am really wanting. Also, it doesn't seem like being an internal applicant is helping me any; I seem to have just as good of a chance as if I were to apply externally.

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A family member had suggested that I possibly go full time at the rehab center and decrease my hours significantly working as an ECG Tech, with the reason being to "give me an edge" at the place at which I am employed at as an ECG Tech. However, I am not sure about this solution because it doesn't eliminate the two job scenario which I am really wanting. Also, it doesn't seem like being an internal applicant is helping me any; I seem to have just as good of a chance as if I were to apply externally.

Is the ECG tech position at the same hospital (or network) that you left? If so, I would suspect that you will not get rehired there as a nurse. Focus your efforts at other places.

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