Jaded1

I wasn't quite sure how to go about asking job 2 for something official, without being overly pushy.. but RNcali, you nailed it (and sorry about that situation.. that sucks!) Thanks for both of your replies!

Ok, so here is my situation.. after many months of not being able to even get a call back from any hospitals, I received 2 call backs on the same day and subsequently, 2 interviews (the Gods must have been liking me that day!) The interviews happened this week, job 1 on Monday and job 2 on Tuesday. Job 1 is the least desired. Job 2 is ultimately the one I want. Both interviews went great. Job 1 called Tuesday (right before my interview with Job 2), and offered the job, gave salary info, etc., asked if I would be interested. I asked if I could have a couple days to make a decision and they were ok with that. Now, Job 2.. I've never had an interview that went so smoothly. The manager basically hired me on the spot. She was super excited and was asking if I wanted to go ahead and get the paperwork process started, which of course I said yes. She called 2 of my references that day. She wants to try to get everything completed before their next hospital orientation. Yesterday (Wed), I get an email from their HR dept. wanting me to complete a form so they can determine my base pay rate, which I did immediately and sent back. However, I still have not received a written formal offer, but I would think it is coming very soon? My dilemma.. I can't keep dragging job 1 along, but I don't necessarily want to decline 'just yet' because I haven't received anything formal from job 2. But job 2 seems pretty certain, or else they wouldn't have sent the pay form. Anyone have advice on what I should do? I hate declining a job because it's been such a tough time trying to find anything. The waiting game is the worst part! Thanks!

PLEASE try securing a job before you move here!! I recently relocated to the South Bay area with my husband (for his job) in May '14, and I have had an AWFUL time finding full-time employment. I'm an ADN with 2.5 yrs tele and almost a year of ICU experience under my belt. Resume is fine. But I think the ADN is preventing recruiters in the hospitals from even giving my resume a glance. I currently work with a BSN new grad (from this area) who is having to relocate to the East in February for a new grad opportunity. Most of her classmates have had to move out of state. She has given some insight as to how saturated the market really is here. It's not uncommon for ONE posted position to receive over 600 applications for it. If you did clinical rotations or have connections in the hospitals, it helps. I lucked into finding a contract job that needed healthcare workers, good pay, but it's not steady income. I'm starting to look into travel companies and agencies in the area. Good luck with your search!

First post here on the site.. But I just wanted to say THANK YOU for posting that link! That guide is awesome! I have to take the A2 in mid-July and I knew I needed to brush up on my ratios/percents and the sciences. What great practice tests too! Great work!