Resignation Help

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I was offered a new job today, and they want me to start orientation on Monday! This is my chance to get into the hospital system and I really can't turn it down. I don't know what to do about my current employer. I will not be able to give the proper two weeks notice, but will be able to work various shifts throughout this month.

I would also like to stay on at this employer on a contingent bases but don't know how to word that.

This is what I have so far......

I hereby give you notice of my intention to leave my position as full time RN.

I have decided that it is time to move on and I have accepted a position elsewhere. This was not an easy decision and took a lot of consideration. However, I am believe this new position will offer me more challenge and opportunity for advancement as well as broaden my own experience and knowledge. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to have worked for this facility. I have learned alot and feel privileged to have worked with such a fine group of people.

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I am available to work my scheduled shifts through May 8th. I apologize for not being able to provide a full two weeks notice, I am however willing to work as many of my regular shifts through the month of May as my new schedule allows. Please be assured that I will do all I can to assist in the smooth transfer of my responsibilities before leaving my full time position.

I wish both you and XXXX (company) every good fortune and I would like to thank you for having me as part of your team.

anything I should add or leave out??? How do I put that I would like to/am willing to stay on at a contingent basis?

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Specializes in Cardiology, Oncology, Medsurge.

Looks good so far. Hopefully you hand this to your employer personally (business letter) with a verbal explanation, rather than an email. Don't feel badly regarding not giving the two week notice. What? An employer can fire one at the drop of a hat with no explanation at all, no two week notice whatsoever! Just my tangental thoughts on a double standard between employee and employer. GRRR!

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Specializes in Peri-op/Sub-Acute ANP.

Just my humble opinion, but I would talk to the people who have offered you a job and let them know it would be very difficult to start on Monday and ask when they are next holding an orientation. If they REALLY want you they will accommodate this.

It doesn't sound like your current employer has been horrible to you, or you wouldn't be willing to stay on PRN. I think you have an obligation to give them full notice of your intent to leave. Giving them only a week's notice (well less than a week at this point) is likely to really screw them over, and some of your work colleagues I am sure. I wouldn't be too keen to burn bridges and potential future references. I also think it's a bit of a nerve to basically dump them on one hand and then ask them to consider keeping you on PRN (at your convenience of course!). Of course, you have to do what you have to do, but don't be surprised if they are not interested in keeping you on PRN after you have treated them poorly (and giving less than a week's notice to a good employer is pretty poor form).

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.

Congratulations!

I agree with the above poster. Call the hospital and see if you can push back orientation. Most hospitals hold orientation once a week. Tell the recruiter that you need to do a proper resignation. If they say no, which I doubt, then talk to your boss and give them the letter. I would just hate for you to burn your bridges with your current job. What if you hate working in the hospital. You may ruin your chance of going back to your current job. Just saying.

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Specializes in Emergency, Cardiac, PAT/SPU, Urgent Care.

I agree with the above. Does the hospital where you just got hired know that you currently are working? I would say to them that you would like to give your current employer at least two weeks proper notice so that they can do their best to accomodate staffing and ask them if it is possible to push your start date back by two weeks. If they don't respect that, then I would question why you would want to work there so badly. It honestly can't hurt to just ask.

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ur new hospital will work with you and push back ur orientation. you want to be able to use your old job on ur resume so leave in the best way that u can!

God bless

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ur letter sounds good though

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In all honesty, I don't want to work there PRN. I just want to keep that option open, as this new job is only part time. The place that I am has not been great to me or to any of their employees. I won't go into details, but I feel that I put my license on the line every day that I am there. I fear that even if I give proper notice they will screw me over every chance they get during that time (if they even let me work it). A few collegues have told me I am better off not giving any notice at all.

I feel in my gut it is best for me to give no notice and just quit. My conscience is what is getting me.

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Specializes in Home Health CM.

Congratulations on your new job. I totally agree with spacklehead. If the new employer isn't gracious about you starting in 2 weeks, I would also question the new employer. It may turn out not such a great place to work if that is the case. However, hopefully it will be wonderful.

I also agree with the above poster, your resignation letter sounds great. Letting your present employer know you want to help make the transition for them as smooth as possible is admirable.

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Specializes in ccu cardiovascular.

Realize that if you don't give 2 weeks notice you won't be able to use them as a reference down the road. Try talking face to face with your manager before giving them the letter and explaining your intentions and why you can't give the obligatory 2 weeks notice. I recently resigned from my job(last week) and you know it doesn't matter how much notice you give sometimes they still get upset.

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Realize that if you don't give 2 weeks notice you won't be able to use them as a reference down the road. Try talking face to face with your manager before giving them the letter and explaining your intentions and why you can't give the obligatory 2 weeks notice. I recently resigned from my job(last week) and you know it doesn't matter how much notice you give sometimes they still get upset.

They will be upset either way. Seen it happen. They are known for making your life hell during your notice period. Mandating you to stay over your shift on purpose, working you solo with way more patients than should be legal. the list goes on.

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Specializes in Wound care, Surgery,Infection control.
In all honesty, I don't want to work there PRN. I just want to keep that option open, as this new job is only part time. The place that I am has not been great to me or to any of their employees. I won't go into details, but I feel that I put my license on the line every day that I am there. I fear that even if I give proper notice they will screw me over every chance they get during that time (if they even let me work it). A few collegues have told me I am better off not giving any notice at all.

I feel in my gut it is best for me to give no notice and just quit. My conscience is what is getting me.

To newneedhelp : please do some research before you submit your letter of resignation. You asked for suggestions: A resignation letter will become part of your permanent work history. It should be short, addressing your intention to leave the facility within a certain time frame. This is a quote from another site "The sole purpose of your resignation letter is to document that you resigned your job and when. Your former employer will likely file it for legal reasons. So, it's best to keep yours short and simple. Never document what you might later regret!here's really no need to explain your reason for resigning anyway. For one thing, it's nobody's business but your own. For another, however harmless your reason might seem, it's often difficult to strike just the right tone in writing.

For example, if you write in your letter of resignation that you've found a more challenging career opportunity, then it implies that you're bored with your current job; if you write that you're having family or health problems, then you've documented in writing that you might be a "risky hire".In other words, try not to leave anything up to the interpretation (or worse, the misinterpretation) of the reader when writing your letter of resignation."

If you want to explain your actions ask to speak privately with someone from HR - a one on one conversation. Don't sign any paperwork unless you totally understand everything. VERY IMPORTANT : make a copy of your resignation letter and have it signed and dated.

Good luck with your new job.

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