Potential new employer trying to rush me into accepting job offer.

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Hi fellow nurses!

(This is my first post, so I hope I'm not breaking any rules and posting it under the correct topic.)

I just recently passed the NCLEX and have now started my job hunt. I had my first interview today at a LTC facility and got offered a job on the spot. They are now trying to rush me into accepting the offer, even though I told that I still have other interviews lined up this week. Is this a red flag or is it common for things to move this fast?

Specializes in ICU/community health/school nursing.

It takes our HR at least a week to do their dillegence about references, so no, this is not normal.

As you're waiting to find the right fit, consider working for one of those companies who goes out and administers flu shots. You'll get a paycheck, some experience, and you won't feel desperate to take the first job that comes your way. I wish I had known to do this....I took a job that was a terrible fit and stayed too long in it.

Best of luck!

Thank you for everyone’s responses! You’re all pretty much saying what I’ve already been thinking/feeling, but it feels good to get other nurses perspective on it too.

I have an interview today for a hospital residency position, which is what I really want, but I also realize it will be more difficult landing a hospital position. I agree that I’m definitely letting my fears/worries dictate this decision more than it should.

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1 hour ago, JKL33 said:

The good news (if you can call it that) about a place that wants to hire you instantly, almost without vetting and properly onboarding you and definitely without orienting you--is that they will be in that exact same position for the foreseeable future.

Really check out your other options.

This.

Take the job if it suits you. Or not. But don't let their pressure worry you that you're losing a once-in-lifetime opportunity if you don't act now. Keep looking and applying with confidence that this particular opportunity will still be open to you in another week, or month, or 6 months. And frankly, if one LTC in your area is that desperate to hire, chances are that the other LTCs in your area have plenty of job openings regularly as well. Take all the time you need, regardless of what they say.

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Specializes in Hospice.

FEAR=False Emotions Appearing Real. Go get that hospital residency position, it is yours!

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3 hours ago, sjukskoterska2020 said:

I have an interview today for a hospital residency position, which is what I really want, but I also realize it will be more difficult landing a hospital position.

Good luck!

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Before we leave our discussion about the first place...here's another thing about that: You (anyone/plural) send a message to them about how you can be treated when you allow them to pressure you in such an obviously off-kilter way. When you choose to become their employee under such circumstances, you send a very loud message that you are the type of person who won't stick up for yourself or maintain boundaries in the face of other kinds of poor treatment and who can be trod upon in any number of ways. It just isn't a good situation.

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Don't be afraid to go for what you want. In this case the worst that can happen is you don't get the job (which you also won't get if you don't go for it) but the best thing that could happen is significantly good!! So it's a chance clearly worth taking.

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Specializes in retired LTC.
11 hours ago, Jedrnurse said:

LTCs are often desperate for staff, bad LTCs even more so...

Oh oh! I like this! Very true, sadly.

And for someone new like OP who may not be sure, she'd be hooked, lined and sunk!

To Memphis - In my entire employed career, I don't think I EVER rec'd TOTALLY among them all all the benes you listed (thru your employer)!

19 minutes ago, JKL33 said:

Before we leave our discussion about the first place...here's another thing about that: You (anyone/plural) send a message to them about how you can be treated when you allow them to pressure you in such an obviously off-kilter way. When you choose to become their employee under such circumstances, you send a very loud message that you are the type of person who won't stick up for yourself or maintain boundaries in the face of other kinds of poor treatment and who can be trod upon in any number of ways. It just isn't a good situation.

This is very true.

One thing I am thinking - MIGHT (on the rarest possibility possible) might that facility be holding a one-day general orientation day for multiple other employees (kitchen, laundry, activities, incl nsg, etc). Like everybody there would be filling out their I 9 forms, getting ID pix, doing PPDs & health stuff, employee handbook review etc? Maybe it WAS prev scheduled and they were just trying to slip OP in really quickly? I do know that that type of cattle-call hiring day does occur.

I'm trying to think this situation out. Altho I really do agree with everyone that this particular facility may be BAD NEWS!

Specializes in Hospice.

LOL! I copied the list straight out of the 2020 Benefit Guide. Please come to Memphis, TN and go to work at my facility. If you sign up for Med/Surg I can get you a $10,000 bonus! We are desperate for nurses as well. But we take 4 weeks to onboard you and then you have a 12 week orientation. Guess we are just a little more diligent than the OP's LTC. ?

Oh, I forgot, we have a program that if you work Med/Surg and agree to work an extra shift during a pay period we will pay you $50/hr! Now how is that for a good paying job!

Specializes in school nurse.
6 hours ago, MemphisRN said:

FEAR=False Emotions Appearing Real. Go get that hospital residency position, it is yours!

Does your claim come with a money-back guarantee? ?

Specializes in retired LTC.

Memphis - those perks sound awesome (I've never used THAT word before to describe anything)!!!

I've retired with some health issues, but it makes me envious. From the sounds of it, that facility should be showcased on some type of TV/news media spot.

I would guess that with those benefits, employees would be reluctant to leave - like they should have a wait-list for new hires!

Shucks! I'm too old and prob too far away for a reasonable commute! ?

6 hours ago, Cowboyardee said:

This.

Take the job if it suits you. Or not. But don't let their pressure worry you that you're losing a once-in-lifetime opportunity if you don't act now. Keep looking and applying with confidence that this particular opportunity will still be open to you in another week, or month, or 6 months. And frankly, if one LTC in your area is that desperate to hire, chances are that the other LTCs in your area have plenty of job openings regularly as well. Take all the time you need, regardless of what they say.

Thank you, I really needed to hear that!

3 hours ago, JKL33 said:

Before we leave our discussion about the first place...here's another thing about that: You (anyone/plural) send a message to them about how you can be treated when you allow them to pressure you in such an obviously off-kilter way. When you choose to become their employee under such circumstances, you send a very loud message that you are the type of person who won't stick up for yourself or maintain boundaries in the face of other kinds of poor treatment and who can be trod upon in any number of ways. It just isn't a good situation.

I definitely agree with that, and that's not like me at all. Getting some outside perspective has helped me to refocus on what I want.

I remember as a new grad that I turned down a position at a local hospital and stayed with LTC. That was just in case I didn't pass...

Don't get me wrong I loved the residents, but I regret I didn't get the hospital experience first. I remember getting 10 shifts of training at the ltc facility as a brand new nurse (after LPN summer). I stayed for a while after graduation, but eventually I went to the hospital. It was there I fully realized that the training I got was definitely not enough for a new nurse.

I know you seem likely not to take the mentioned position. If you do, make sure you get the appropriate new graduate training.

Take care.

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