Leaving first nursing job

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Specializes in Critical care.

Hey all.

I am interviewing soon for a new job that is days and no weekends. The new job is geared towards my want to become an NP soon and it will help propel in that direction. I currently work in a CICU at night with rotating weekends. I also drive very far each way and the new job is closer. My question is what should I do for resigning. This is my first job since school, and I have been here approximately ten months. My hospital is very short staffed on nights right now and every night is horrible with acuity and low staffing. I can't afford to burn any bridges either. Thank you for your help and time.

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See what the policy is on resigning as far as what notice you need to give. Most facilities it is a month. Do not give any notice until you have in hand a written offer letter from your new place of employment, should you be offered the job.

You do not want to burn bridges, so to leave on a good note is a good thing. I would simply not get into specifics. "Please accept this letter as my resignation, effective ______________."

Best wishes!

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Specializes in Critical care.
See what the policy is on resigning as far as what notice you need to give. Most facilities it is a month. Do not give any notice until you have in hand a written offer letter from your new place of employment, should you be offered the job.

You do not want to burn bridges, so to leave on a good note is a good thing. I would simply not get into specifics. "Please accept this letter as my resignation, effective ______________."

Best wishes!

Thanks!

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