cead31

Go straight to the ED. You have had a taste of craziness. Now go get a taste of craziness AND clinical experience, it is invaluable. Good luck

I did travel in NJ from FL in the ED. They (St Barnabas) has needed help because of low staff ratio for years. They have a slow time in the winter and need desperate help in the summer. I have a few RN's that moved from the ED to PACU after years of being there. You already work in NY so I think you would adjust well, but you could always take an assignment through an agency and promise 14wks and if you like it and work well with the staff (which is a big one) then you can get an interview for a permanent position. Good luck.

I got this one! Been an ER RN for 13 yrs, was a paramedic before that. I got the h1n1 from a pt in 2009-and was in ARDS in 12hrs. was endo'd and stayed on a vent for 4mo. When i woke up i couldnt wait to tell people what i experienced! Holy.......@#*!. It was terrible..I had always had a calmness about me, could handle almost anything..worked great under pressure,,,thrived off of it. Now .......I get anxiety just by the smell of a hospital. My career is over..Even though my body is only 70% better, it is awfull to not be able to control yourself. Guys...i was terrified while i was under. I had the worst dreams (nightmares). Please be carefull what is said around the pt while they are under. I know we are all guilty of inappropriate comments around a sedated pt but it does affect us pts.. I felt awefull of the things i might have done to my pt now....God i am humbled....but what do i do for you now?