new job advice

[amedRN]

Hey everyone, so need some advice. I was a med/surg nurse for 2 years when I started as a new grad, and the last 7 months I've been in the ER in a separate hospital.

Currently have two offers to go back to the hospital I started at, either in float pool or ER. Float is for days, ER for nights. I'm stumped at which to pick because I originally left med/surg because I wanted to try something new and experience a specialty area. However, the ER I have been in for the last couple months has not been the greatest experience, I feel as if the staff is not very supportive and I've experienced bullying by some of my coworkers.

Now part of me wants to stay in the ER and I feel like the time I've had in it obviously isn't enough time to make me an efficient ER nurse, I understand it takes at least a year until you feel better at what you're doing. But then I'm also worried if my experience won't be any better as far as the environment and coworkers ..

And float pool has its advantages since it'll be day shift, I wont have to worry about unit drama or politics.. but disadvantages of course is not always receiving ideal pt assignments, not really being able to get to know your coworkers or getting comfortable with the units you go to.

any thoughts or advice

[Nurse SMS, MSN, RN]

If you like ER but just not your current employer I personally would go with ER.

[L-ICURN, BSN, RN]

I left an ER job because of the BS from staff and physicians (1 in particular). What kills me is I really wanted a change and was looking forward to the ER. If you want the ER and want to see it through, do not let these people get in your way. I'd take the ER job and utilize any resources available in the event of lateral hostility. You never know, maybe your old hospital's ER staff might be more receptive since you were a previous employee.