on-boarding process

[meaa42, RN]

Hey guys. I was recently offered my first hospital job after 1.5 yrs of applying. I got an verbal offer over the phone on 9/27 (friday), then got an intent to offer email from recruiter on 9/30 (monday), then an official offer email on 10/3 (thursday). In the official offer email they said it would take 2-4 days for the offer letter and task list to be signed off and become active (log in to hospital application, offer letter would be in there) . I completed the background check they sent me in the email the same day. On 10/8 (tuesday) another recruiter emailed me to see how the onboarding process was going and if there were any holdups. TOld him the offer letter and task list was not active yet therefore I could not forward. He said he would look into it and expedite. I emailed him and the original recruiter on 10/10 (thursday) for an update. no answer. I really want to know what's going on and need to give my employer notice. My question is when/if should I call or email this week? Monday is a holiday so I'm sure they won't be in. This whole process has take over a month already since interview. I really want this job but don't want to annoy them and they rescind their offer or anything.

please advise.

Thanks

[Nurse.Kelsey, BSN, RN]

I am in a similar situation. It is a weird limbo we are in but I think we just have to wait and not pester with additional calls/emails.. idk

[meaa42, RN]

Yeah it just sucks. Especially because I’m miserable at my job and would love nothing more than to put in my notice. Can’t wait to finally start working at a hospital

[Lurkndmurk, ADN, RN]

I would 'pester' them. Let them know your situation and what's going on. I had a similar dilemma; I needed a job ASAP. I got offered my dream job, but it took FOREVER to finally get the final offer & day for my start date! I had to call a few times to check in and see what was going on. Yes, I was nervous to do it and felt like i was being annoying. But inside, it was eating me up and I HAD TO KNOW! I was going to take another job offer if something happened to prevent the hiring process being official.

PLUS, it's HR's job to do this, so I wouldn't feel like you're pestering them. I think we just feel like we are, but we really arent. You are excited and want to know when you are going to start. That doesn't sound like an issue to call about IMO.