BriannaJune

Hello, I am a pedi nurse and will have 1 year of experience by the end of March. I am planning to stay on my current unit (inpatient acute care) at least 3 years, with the goal of transitioning into travel nursing after that. I'm trying to gather as much info about it now, so that when I'm ready to go, I have all my ducks in a row. Can anyone recommend a good travel nursing agency to look into? Any I should avoid? How far in advance should I start talking to an agency? Any advice is welcome and appreciated! Thanks! Brianna

It is 12 hour shifts, 36 hours/week and self-scheduling, which is nice.

Thank you everyone!! I really appreciate all your feedback. It's helpful to get opinions from experienced nurses. I decided to accept the peds position, and while I know the adjustment to night shift will be tough to say the least, I think it was the right decision, and fortunately, I have lots of support at home!

Hi everyone! My name is Brianna and I am a new grad. I am taking the NCLEX end of February and will start a new job in March. I have a question to poll: I have 2 job offers (same hospital). One is in pediatrics (my love) on night shift, and the other is general medicine on day shift. Both full time. The night shift has a pay differential that amounts to around $10,000 more per year. BUT I am very much a morning person, usually fall asleep between 10-11pm every night, and I'm very affected (mentally/emotionally) by daylight / having time to be outside. So it would be a big adjustment for sure. I'm also getting married this year (and have 5 other weddings to attend, 3 of which I am in). And I'm a part-time yoga instructor, and planning to remain teaching at least occasional classes. Work/life balance is important to me. I'm trying to decide which position to accept. I made a pro/con list for each unit, and I'm really torn. I definitely prefer day shift, but I've heard from seasoned nurses that you can learn a lot on night shift. I also really love pedi and would love to start on that unit (it's an inpatient unit). What are your thoughts & suggestions?? Thank you!! ~Brianna