Job Offer. Should I take it????????????

U.S.A. Texas

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Specializes in ED, Cardiac Medicine, Retail Health.

Was offered a job with a starting salary of $30.00/hr in Arlington. There is a 5 grand sign on bonus along with 3 grand for moving expenses. Should I be worried about the working conditions at the hospital (Medical Center of Arlington)? Thanks for any advice!

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Specializes in Emergency.

I think this is a good opportunity with great starting hour. What working conditions are you talking about? As I'm only a student I'm sure you could ask the stipulations of your job. I'd just be weary of the sign on bonuses because if you decide to move if something sudden arises you will have to pay that back if you don't finish your contract.

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Specializes in Cardiology/Telemetry.

I'd take the job!!! Where are you moving from? What kinda of ward will you be working on?

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Specializes in ED, Cardiac Medicine, Retail Health.

I am moving from Boston, Ma. It will be on a cardiac stepdown unit.

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Specializes in Cardiology/Telemetry.

I am looking at moving to Texas from Canada and I am a Cardio nurse so this position would be perfect. It sounds great!!! Take it!!! How did you find your job? Did you just search the internet? Just curious as I just passed the NCLEX and will be looking for a job soon!!

Thanks Laura

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I'm always cautious of sign on bonuses also but that sounds like a great opportunity.

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Specializes in ED, Cardiac Medicine, Retail Health.
I am looking at moving to Texas from Canada and I am a Cardio nurse so this position would be perfect. It sounds great!!! Take it!!! How did you find your job? Did you just search the internet? Just curious as I just passed the NCLEX and will be looking for a job soon!!

Thanks Laura

I put my resume on yahoo jobs and have been receiving lots of calls.

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Specializes in Med/Surg/Pedi/Tele.

Are you a new grad? I would say take the job as well.

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Specializes in ED, Cardiac Medicine, Retail Health.
Are you a new grad? I would say take the job as well.

No not a new grad. Have 2.5 years experience in cardiac medicine.

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

sounds like a good opportunity...i would take it...

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Specializes in Cardiac, Derm, OB.

Sounds like a fairly decent offer. From what we are seeing offered as new grads and then adding say 5% per year which seems to be a topout for most hospitals annual merit raises.

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Specializes in Ante-Intra-Postpartum, Post Gyne.

I would check the nursing ratios in that state. My friends mother works in TX and says she sometimes has 11 pts at a time. Unthinkable for a California girl like me.

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