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Thanks for the reply nursepolice. I actually do work at that K hospital currently. The other hospital is a county hospital. I plan on staying with K hospital long term and if I were to take the county ICU job, it'd be roughly for a year. Ultimately I agree with your sentiment and will most likely not take the job. Will be looking for better opportunities for ICU experience.

I wish I did have a cross training program available. My hospital seldom creates cross training positions and when they do, the hiring process is by seniority. Theres rumors of them having more training programs in a year but nothing set in stone. I appreciate all the perspectives. Thanks everyone.

The program would be 3 months long. Real classes and training in MICU, TICU, SICU, and CCU. They'd be hiring me as "extra help". I believe I get a benefited position that pays 4 dollars more after the completion of the program. Nothing stopping me from leaving except the frowned upon "I trained you and you're leaving immediately afterwards?!" For that reason I would plan on staying for 6 months to 2 years.

Hello everyone! New to all nurses. I am currently working on a stepdown unit in a benefited position that pays $72/hr + $7 differential. There is a nearby hospital hiring for ICU training. The issue is that they will be paying $52 dollars and it is a NON-benefited position for 3 months. I would switch to per diem at my current job but losing benefits and over $20 an hour pay cut is a bit steep imo. In case anyone is wondering, I live/work in the bay area in California. Have been a nurse for 3 years now. Any ideas or opinions on the matter? Thanks in advance!