New Grad

[Java Mama]

Hi Everyone,

I am a "very" new graduate (just got my license last week). So I have been putting out resumes at hospitals & nursing home/rehab. facilities. I had my first job interview yesterday and was offered a position at a rehabilitation center. I actually thought it was a nursing home, but they said it is short-term care rehabilitation center that centers on cardiac, respiratory and orthopedic rehab. It is a new facility and absolutely beautiful. I was surprised to learn that they said I would be able to place IV catheters, suction patients, wound vacs, etc. I thought that would be the downside (not being able to enhance my skills). They said I would be doing many of the same things as in a hospital. My question is, the shift is 7 pm to 7 am and every other weekend. That's fine, but they do not give any shift premiums for working nights or weekends and I know hospitals do. Did most of you jump on the first job or wait a little longer to see if you had any other offers? Thanks.

[Nonetheless]

I would take it with two requirements:

1. They pay a wage that I can live comfortably off of.

2. They don't do sketchy practices, as in, it is safe place for the patients and the staff.

These are my universal standards for any job I take.

[RN_Jan]

Thanks guys!