How much notice to give?

[brookesbuddy]

I just accepted a new job and am very excited about it! I'm currently working in a very busy SICU, and just accepted a position in a non-invasive cardiology lab, performing diagnostic procedures such as stress echos, atropine and dobutamine stress echos, nuclear studies, and MRI angios. The best part about it is that it's M-F days, no weekends/holidays I'm excited for the change and to learn another role in nursing.

My question is this: How much notice should I give to my current manager? The new position wants me ASAP, but the SICU is very busy and usually short-staffed (also part of the reason for the job change). I do plan on staying there casually, but no scheduled hours. Would May 1st be an acceptable date or should I give more time?

[Blee O'Myacin, BSN, RN]

This is not an inter-facility transfer, I'm leaving to another hospital. So I'm thinking two weeks, does that sound fair? I have to talk with my manager in the morning when my shift is over, yikes!

I'd make sure that you give enough time to leave with your accrued vacation time. In my old hospital, we had to give the same amount of notice as the amount of weeks we were given - no matter how much we had left - so it was 4 weeks. Check with HR to see what you are able to do before setting a date.

Good luck and congrats on the new job!

Blee

[snowfreeze, BSN, RN]

Standards are 2 weeks for hourly paid positions, 4 weeks for salary and negotiable for administrative positions.