Hi out there, this is my first post. I have been a Med/Surg nurse for a year and just recently accepted a perioperative job. I am very excited to start but I have some concerns about the contract. I am wondering if this is a normal expectation. (We just recently have a new UNM in OR, so nobody including the present OR nurses have had to complete this orientation program, or sign this contract). THE CONTRACT: -2 yrs plus 6 mos of orientation -if I work for less then 1 yr I pay back $21,309 (expenses incurred in orientation ) -if I work for less then 2 yrs I pay back 50% ($10654) -p.s. I only make $20/hr(small town), $21309 is what I will make in 7-8 mos. of full time work. Any input would be nice I have a meeting set up with the UNM to discuss the contract. I haven't signed,yet. thanks:nurse: