I'm in a tough spot, and could use a little help from my peers.
I have interviewed at two facilities, and they are both moving at different paces. Facility A has offered me a position, and is waiting on my answer. Facility B is working on my background check and references, and has not made an offer yet. The problem is, I'd rather work at Facility B.
Here are the pros/cons:
Facility A: Small, tight-knit unit, not high-tech, only 24 hours/week, no benefits, most $/hour, no chance for advancement or transfers to other units.
Facility B: larger unit, higher acuity, high-tech, full time, +benefits, multiple options for advancement or transfers, will be moving to a brand-new building in December.
If Facility B makes an offer, I would hand-down accept it. But, in this tough job market, I don't want to throw away the opportunity that Facility A presented in fear that Facility B won't make an offer. A job is better than no job. I just don't know how to either stretch my response time for Facility A or speed up Facility B without making either of them mad.
AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P
2,611 Posts
Do some of your own delaying and ask facility A if you can "shadow" for a shift, that will buy you a few days at least!
Annie