Is it possible to get out of a signed contract if a nurse doesn't like her job.

pixiestudent2 · Nov 4, 2015

I'm pretty sure that's the sole purpose of a contract....

If you could just leave with no consequences it wouldn't be much of a contract.

Been there,done that, ASN, RN · Nov 4, 2015

Is this through an agency, or a hospital?

I have gotten out of an agency contract. I was documenting problems throughout the contract.

Chances are.. you need a lawyer.

springchick1, ADN, RN · Nov 4, 2015

All the hospitals in my area require a monetary amount to get out of a contract. This is probably a question you should have asked BEFORE you signed the contract though.

roser13, ASN, RN · Nov 4, 2015

"Doesn't like" is probably NOT grounds for dissolving contract obligations.

VKALA · Nov 4, 2015

Thank You for the comments.Anybody has anyone been in a situation- through a lawyer -to dissolve their work contract?

springchick1, ADN, RN · Nov 4, 2015

Thank You for the comments.Anybody has anyone been in a situation- through a lawyer -to dissolve their work contract?

I'm sure there are people who have. But like a PP said, it's going to be almost impossible to break a contract because you "don't like job".

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Nov 4, 2015

I'm sure a lawyer will be happy to take your money to essentially double your monetary obligation in the contract. I can guarantee "doesn't like job" is not covered can as a bona fide reason to legally dissolve the contract.

It's going to cost a lot of money in penalties and fees.

MunoRN, RN · Nov 4, 2015

Requiring you to stay in the job whether you like it or not is the whole purpose of a contract, what did you think you were signing?

Editorial Team / Admin · Nov 4, 2015

Well, you can get out of the job, but you won't get out of the spelled out penalties for breaking the contract.

Why do you want to leave the job prior to the end of the contract? What did the facility offer that made you agree to the contract? Your posts are far too vague to really give you any kind of an answer. However, AN also doesn't permit members to offer legal advice. You can try getting advice from an employment attorney, but you may find the cost outweighs the benefits.

Atl-Murse · Nov 4, 2015

Sure but it will cost you. find out from contract before you pay an attorney

Jolie, BSN · Nov 5, 2015

It is highly unlikely that an employer will attempt to compel you to work out the remainder of your contract, as a disgruntled, non-committed employee is a recipe for disaster.

But don't expect to walk away Scot-free. Your contract spelled out the consequences of early termination, most likely financial penalties and non-compete clauses, which mean that you may not be able to work for anyone else in your area for a specified period of time.

Employers invest a boatload of money to recruit, hire and train new nurses, up to tens of thousands of dollars. If you choose not to "pay back" that investment as a productive employee, they have reason to insist that you pay it back in some other way. Unless you can prove that they have not fulfilled their end of the agreement, be prepared to pay up. And know that your lack of commitment will cause them to hesitate about hiring the next person who needs a job.