Resignation Notice

[KJM-RN, BSN]

I have accepted a position in the hospital I have always wanted to work at. I am currently employed and have been getting mixed answers as to how much notice to give to my current employer. The new hospital wants me to start July 2nd, which would allow me to give a little over 2 weeks notice if I resign ASAP. I have been told by some that as an RN I should give a months notice. A month sounds like a lot of notice to me especially since they won't attempt to fill my position until after I'm gone. I want to do the right thing and leave on good terms.

Do I give 2 weeks or 4 weeks notice?

[mvm2]

If you have the other job all set to go I'd give your employer as much time as possible without hindering your starting date.

[sistrmoon, BSN, RN]

At my hospital, you have to give 4 weeks notice if you want your unused PTO paid out. I gave 4 weeks at my previous hospital.

[Farawyn]

Give your notice now. Good luck at your new job!

[Pangea Reunited, ASN, RN]

What policy did you agree to when you were hired?

[Mulan]

Call HR and ask how much resignation notice is required for your position.

[LaneyB]

I have found it makes a difference depending how far ahead the schedule is for your unit. For example, I gave two weeks notice at my last job before starting the new one. The manager asked me if it was possible to do four instead because the new schedule was out and it went for a month. I changed my start date without a problem and worked the four weeks instead. Otherwise my coworkers would have ended up short-handed and mandated.

[Jules A, MSN]

OP that pooch of yours is amazingly cute!!!

[KJM-RN, BSN]

Thanks for all of the responses. I called HR at my current employer and was told to give 4 weeks notice, this will ensure I receive pay out of my accrued paid time off. I also want to leave on good terms, I am currently employed by a very large health system that owns many hospitals and healthcare facilities.

I was able to change my start date at the new position to July 30th, so I'll give it a couple weeks and put in my 4 weeks notice.

[AnthonyD]

In my experience, 4 weeks notice is the standard in nursing.

[PacoUSA, BSN, RN]

My hospital required 2 weeks for PTO to be paid out, which they did. I gave 3 weeks to be on the safe side.