OHSU temp position: Take it or not??

[hson15]

Hi, I am a BSN nurse with 2 years of tele/ med-surge/oncology/critical care experiences. I am currently in the job market looking for a position in Portland area. Right after I submit my resume to OHSU, the manager called/set up the interview( Very fast!). It was six month temp position, but I was O.K. with it. It means that I have at least six months of period to search for jobs in Portland area with stable income. However, I heard that it did not have any benefits (no insurance/no pto). The manager states that she will offer me a regular position if there is a opening.

I re-read ONA, and I do not think that she can give me a regular position. ONA does not even mention temp nurse when filling up the opening position. Even though I am trained in the unit, the manager should offer the job to other nurse if that nurse meets the minimum requirements.

Conclusion: No PTO: I can accept it for temporarily because I like the unit/ the hospital.

Six month temporary: No Problem. I can find other jobs easily within six months.

No health insurance for six months: feeling a little bit uncomfortable.

In addition, there will be bunch of new grads who already work in OHSU as CNA within a couple of months.

Do I still take the job?

[CrunchRN, ADN, RN]

Grab it and buy some health insurance privately. The experience will open doors.