Need to choose between 2 jobs. Advice would be helpful

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I have been working for a surgical center as a Preop/PACU RN since November. I loved my schedule Tuesday through Thursday 6am to 6pm. No weekends or holidays. It was my first time working in a surgical center and everyone was nice to me in the beginning. After, being there for a few months I come to find out that a certain doctor is leaving and will be opening his own surgical center across the street.

The company found out and we had a staff meeting. Basically, the company said they had to cut hours even if you are full time and that you should leave when all cases are done. The DON also mentioned that 8 hours a day would be the max to work and she also said she was resigning. (So she could help get across the street set up).

I decided to look for a new job because of all this happening and because I have a son that I have to support. Well, I got a job offer at another Surgical Center. They matched my rate, guaranteed me full time hours, got my vacation weeks, and I may learn how to circulate as an OR nurse. I start June 1st, but orient Tuesday.

My old job I gave my resignation and now they are offering me more money to stay and help rebuild that place.

So here is the dilema: Should I go back to my old job even though everyone is leaving to go work for that doctor and I would have to work with a certain nurse that I did not like again (The plus side is more money) OR should I start the new job which is more stable and I could learn more?

I have been a nurse for almost 9 years. I have worked as a float nurse, Tele nurse, progressive care nurse, ICU nurse, and now ambulatory care.

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I have been working for a surgical center as a Preop/PACU RN since November. I loved my schedule Tuesday through Thursday 6am to 6pm. No weekends or holidays. It was my first time working in a surgical center and everyone was nice to me in the beginning. After, being there for a few months I come to find out that a certain doctor is leaving and will be opening his own surgical center across the street.

The company found out and we had a staff meeting. Basically, the company said they had to cut hours even if you are full time and that you should leave when all cases are done. The DON also mentioned that 8 hours a day would be the max to work and she also said she was resigning. (So she could help get across the street set up).

I decided to look for a new job because of all this happening and because I have a son that I have to support. Well, I got a job offer at another Surgical Center. They matched my rate, guaranteed me full time hours, got my vacation weeks, and I may learn how to circulate as an OR nurse. I start June 1st, but orient Tuesday.

My old job I gave my resignation and now they are offering me more money to stay and help rebuild that place.

So here is the dilema: Should I go back to my old job even though everyone is leaving to go work for that doctor and I would have to work with a certain nurse that I did not like again (The plus side is more money) OR should I start the new job which is more stable and I could learn more?

I have been a nurse for almost 9 years. I have worked as a float nurse, Tele nurse, progressive care nurse, ICU nurse, and now ambulatory care.

Personally, I would chose the new job because you need the stable income and stable situation plus it seems that you can advance.

Re-building may not work out - in that case you will be left with a miserable situation.

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I was leaning more towards the new job too. Thank you for your help.

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Depends on how much money

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My old job is offering $45/hour and the new job $40/hr.

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

I would go for stability. The $5 isn't worth the worry. JMO

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