New job offer dilemia....feedback appreciated

[crb613, BSN, RN]

I have been offered two different positions where I currently work. One is outpt surgery, the other OR circulator. I am an ER nurse and really like what I do....but, I have found my self getting a little aggravated with people that abuse the ER. I try very hard not to show it but I know I do. I am so sick of seeing the same frequent flyers... It is stressful, and hard....in constant motion.

I was offered a position in outpt surgery....nice easy job....weekends off, and all holidays, but there is call. Then I was offerd a position as OR circulator....stress, a lot to learn, have to take call....but very interesting. I cannot for the life of me decide what to do....stay where I am or take them up on one of the offers. I have shadowed the new positions, and all I know so far is I hate recovery for the ones that will be admitted.....outpt recovery not too bad.

I have tried to do pros & cons... Outpt work 4 days a week 2 12's 2 8's same day off every week... weekends & holidays off....have to take call.

ER 4 12's one week- 3 12's next week....all my days together giving me 3 off one week 4 off the next week....and I just went to days....work holidays, and every other Sat. I am very comfy here, good at what I do....but feel like I am getting a little burnt out.

OR circulator M-F 8 hour shifts....on call...holidays & weekends off.

I just keep going round & round....any advice?

btw...I just saw my typo in the title & dont know how to edit (dilemma)

[Trekfan]

outpt sounds the best to me

[Sl1011]

From what you described... I'd prob go with outpt. Less stress did it for me

[NurseCard, ADN]

Yeah, outpt sounds pretty good. Not as stressful as OR could possibly get.

[Cuddleswithpuddles]

Hello,

Do you have any specific career goals right now? If so, ask yourself which job will help you achieve those goals, or will sound "sexier" on a resume or school application.

But if you are looking for the most comfortable job, I think the outpatient surgery position wins hands down.

[Isabelle49]

Outpt for sure!

[luv2b_a_nurs]

I just took a job in same day surgery. We don't have call and pts that will be admitted go straight to the med/surg floor. No recovery for us. Gotta love no holidays/weekends! It can be stressful when you have pts to get ready for sx and pts coming back but it is definitely less stressful than the ER or floor can be. I would think OR would be boring...and cold (lol) but that's just me:) We see a lot of different things every day. Lots of IV starts and pt teaching but I like it for now:) Good luck with whatever you decide!

[bsyrn, ASN, RN]

I would try the OR. like you said...lots to learn and interesting, also no holidays, that's always a plus.

[ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.]

My sister does both :)