Regret not taking other job

[wishfulbiscuits]

Awhile ago I interviewed for an inpatient hospice position and a school nurse job. I turned down the hospice job because I wasn’t sure about their ratios (up to 6 if low acuity). I had also interviewed for a school nurse job. I waited awhile for the school nurse job but never heard anything, so applied to another med/surg floor (they take adult/peds/hospice) and got offered that job. The hospital I work at now is great and I would choose it over the other place I worked. My issue is my unit is a COVID unit. I’m tired of it. I don’t see it slowing down anytime soon in our area. During my last shift I was able to help a hospice patient pass peacefully. It felt so rewarding making them as comfortable as can be. Part of me wants to apply again to hospice but I’d hate to leave this newer job so soon (only 2 months in). 

["nursy", RN]

It doesn't look good to job hop, but if you are up front about it "I know that I was only at my job for 2 months, but it was that job that made me realize that being a   hospice nurse is my passion"  then it shouldn't pose too much of a problem.  It also depends how badly  they want you.  If they can pick and choose,  your work patterns may hinder you.  If they really need someone, and like your enthusiasm, you're in.   Lastly, you mentioned "applying"  to hospice again.  Doesn't hurt anything to apply.  

[Jedrnurse, BSN, RN]

I'd stick out the current job for awhile and revisit the hospice idea later. You mentioned that your current job sees some hospice; maybe you could become the unit hospice "guru". That would set you up well experience-wise for a later job change.

[MarkMyWords]

Yes, 2 months is nada. Give it some time and then maybe move.

New employer boss may contact your current job supervisor and what will she say? It will not look very good and may backfire. I don't know the nursing job protocol, but this is my guess. There is always something to lose and perhaps something to gain in these situations.