Input needed!

Ok. I am a newer grad who has done only seasonal flu shot work since graduation in 2011 because I've had a heck of a time finding a job.

So, after what feels like forever I get two interviews this week. Interview A was at a medispa where I will be doing multiple treatments on patients such as lasers hair removal, laser skin resurfacing for tattoos and stretch marks, cellulite treatments and things of this nature. The only thing I won't due is injectible fillers since the doc does that. I would never work nights or Sundays/Holidays and the training is long and concentrated. The head nurse and GM which is also an RN are very adament about using proper nursing practice and paying attention to contraindications for procedures (i.e. meds, excessive tanning etc...) and both said they don't hesitate to decline treating patients when it's not safe. So, my concern for this job is that I am scared I'll lose those valuable nursing skills such as IV's etc...and won't ever be able to go to a hospital later if I choose.

Now, I had a second interview (interview B) at a very large regional jail. Their healthcare for inmates is privatized. The experience would be great, IV's, meds, wound care, lots of patients who I'll need to detox, they even do EKG training which I never was good at in school. My concern is that it's nights and yes I know I have to be flexible as a new grad but between the two days with people who WANT to be there and one patient at a time sounds pretty nice!

I would love to do the medispa, I have the 2nd interview with them soon by the medical director so it's not a sure thing but I am definitely in the running. When I interviewed at the jail they offered me the job on the spot, which really stunned me. I was not expecting that at all. I'm not sure if it was because correctional nursing may be a bit harder to staff and thats why I got an offer after a very short interview or what. They didn't ask me a ton of questions about myself or previous work history either, more explaining about their job actually. The training would be about a month and they assured me they would get me all trained up.

I don't need many benefits my husbands job provides the best so no biggie there and I know in my state pay is low for RN's. I was so flustered at the immediate offer at the jail that I forgot to ask about pay (I know dumb). I called the recruiter that set up the interview to ask what the pay was, he is getting with the hiring manager who interviwed me since it's up to him what he'd like to offer for pay. I told them I wanted to think about it, I want to see how my upcoming 2nd interview at the spa goes. The jail told me not to wait too long they Have to fill that position.

I don't want to blow an opportunity, but I want to be happy and not stressing really hard all the time. Not sure which to take honestly. Good hours but not much nursking skill other than assessment or horrible hours and learn a ton. If I take the medispa position, at some point later will I be able to get into another area of nursing if I wanted or will I be just stuck?