floridaRNsb

Recently moved across the country to swap from a level one ED to a level one SICU. I loved taking care of the near death patients in the ED and I thrived in the chaotic environment surrounding critical care. My coworkers were excellent, management was extremely fair, and the docs were great. Essentially, I only moved so I can get ICU experience and later apply to flight jobs (currently have 2 years of experience). I now hate my new job. There is nothing about it I am happy with and it is primarily centered around my misunderstanding of the true acuity and lifestyle of the ICU. While some patients are critical, many just require closer monitoring than can be provided on a med surg floor. My preceptors have been great, my management has been great, and the docs are personable. The ICU just doesn't fit my personality and what I view as enjoyable. I have only been here a month and worry that if I quit and move again it will look awful for future academic or job opportunities. Should I just suck it up for the full year and just embrace the learning that comes with it or resign and move back to an area I enjoy. Unfortunately, it is essentially impossible for me to move 2500 miles back to my old job so getting a new one would be both difficult and a crap shoot if I will like it.