Need advice on per diem flu clinic

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Specializes in RN/Hematology/Oncology/Long-termcare/SNF.

Hello fellow nurses.

I am presently working in long term care geriatric psych which has not been working out, too much stress and our facility was almost closed for being tagged too many times.

Anyway, I had an interview at a physicians office and am awaiting a call for a second interview. It's a 40 hour position, 10 hour days. I have no idea what the pay scale is until I meet with the physician running the practice.

In the meantime I received a call from a per diem company called Flu clinic (edited by mod). They schedule events such as flu clinics and biometric screenings. Of course the busiest season is now but they operate all year long. The pay for biometrics is 28, 30 for flu clinics and 35 to be a leader. He actually asked me if I could work this Thursday.

This will allow me to give my two week notice and have a back up plan until I can find something permanent if I am not offered this position in the physicians office.

My dilemma is , I don't want to commit to 40 and lose the opportunity for per diem, especially if the pay is below what I am presently making in my position now.

Any thoughts my friends?

Thank you!

Cissy

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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. I would not make the move until I was certain that I was getting into something that would be better for me.

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Specializes in RN/Hematology/Oncology/Long-termcare/SNF.

I'd like to ask this company for the names of a nurse or two who is presently working for them. Any thoughts?

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Specializes in public health.

I used to work for Maxim who does flu and biometric (they call it wellness clinic). You pick the schedule you want to work and they pay you every two weeks. I took the job because I need to pay my bill and flexibility in case I had a full time job offer. It worked for me and I really enjoyed the experience. Would I do that as a full time job? Probably not. I think I would get bored quickly. But if you are in-between jobs, it's a good job to work.

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Specializes in RN/Hematology/Oncology/Long-termcare/SNF.

Yes, I am in between jobs. I left my position as an RN in a geriatric psych unit. The stress, poor management and bullying among nurses took it's toll on me. I did not leave on very good terms. I gave a one day notices to avoid being suspended. I am so relieved to be out of there but my confidence is a bit shaky. I do have an interview next Wednesday in a physicians office. How long were you inbetween jobs?

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Specializes in public health.

About 4 months. I am in Colorado, so the market here is pretty saturated. Maybe things are better wherever you are.

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Specializes in RN/Hematology/Oncology/Long-termcare/SNF.

How long have you been a nurse and it what fields have you worked? Why did you choose to leave your last position if you don't mind asking? I just found out I was put on the wait list for one of the flu clinics I accepted. I chose the 1 hour travel distance thinking it would be worth the distance, but now I'm only getting 2 hours. I'm sure it will pick up though, so I won't sweat it.

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Specializes in public health.

I was a new grad then. It was a good use of time before landing a full time job. If I were you I wouldn't drive one hour for the flu clinic job. It just seems to be a lot of driving time, gas money, as well as stress from being in traffic. Unless I can get 30-40 hours out of the flu clinic, it doesn't seem to be cost-effective. By the way, I am now in Public Health.

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You could always do the flu clinic until you land a permanent full time job. I agree with the previous poster about getting plenty of hrs since the commute is a hr. You can apply to more than one agency too to get hrs.

I'm kinda in the same boat except that I'm still working as a floor nurse and want out immediately! I've recently been offered a case management position that has a low salary which is the only downfall. However, there maybe an opportunity to work as a insurance co CM through an temp agency with a possibility of being hired on permanently. I can not decide what what to do but would love the insurance co job though.

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Specializes in RN/Hematology/Oncology/Long-termcare/SNF.

You are right on the not taking it unless there are more hours. I'm very disappointed this company does not have more hours next week. What do you do in public health? How long have you been a nurse? I'm trying not to worry about what I will pursuit for my next nursing position. I really want this office position, but I don't want to count my eggs before they hatch.

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Specializes in RN/Hematology/Oncology/Long-termcare/SNF.

Bear...floor nursing is tough! I oriented for 6 weeks as a new grad on a tele unit and opted out after I oriented. I valued my brand new license and new it was too difficult a unit to work.

What is the quickest way to find more flu clinic agencies in my area? I did a quick google search last night but no luck.

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Specializes in public health.

I have been a nurse for a year. Public Health is my first love. I strongly recommend anyone who is interested in public health to give it a try. It's very different from floor nursing. Check out the public health section in allnurses (under specialties) if you want to see what people do in public health. I do immunization and disease control for my current position. Previously I did home visit and worked with children with special needs. Hope that helps. :)

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