I'm a fairly new grad with one year of RN experience. I currently hold a full time temporary position in Alberta. I have worked really hard to find a new job as I want to advance my career. My current position is providing learning opportunities, but not enough. I also recently broke up with my fiancé, and without going into details, it is important for me to relocate.
I recently accepted a travel RN assignment and gave 2 weeks notice to my employer. Apparently, 14 days notice is not enough. The UNA contract states that employees must give 28 days notice when resigning. However, because I am a temporary employee would this apply??? What would happen if I went against the contract? I do not want to give up this assignment because it might be the only opportunity I have to get into travel nursing in the U.S. I want to work with my current employer, but I also have to advance my career and seize the opportunities available to me.
Technically with one year's experience under your belt you are not a new grad. There have been at least two classes of new grads after you.
We know what winter is like, and we all drive to work in "unsafe" winter road conditions. So, you've only done what the rest of your co-workers have done.
Technically with one year's experience under your belt you are not a new grad. There have been at least two classes of new grads after you.
We know what winter is like, and we all drive to work in "unsafe" winter road conditions. So, you've only done what the rest of your co-workers have done.
Follow Jan's suggestions.
I would also concur that with one year's experience, I am not a new grad... Hiring managers, however, seem to prefer applicants with years and years of experience... Even if one year is better than no experience, they have plenty of applicants with many years under their belts. In their eyes, I am still a new grad.
Sure, we all know what winter is like... and I never use weather as an excuse not to work. However, we did have a couple really nasty snow storms and approx. 50% of employees called in because they were "unsafe" to drive. People were surprised when I showed up to work because I do have a commute to make. I was driving 30 km per hour because the roads were so bad. The shifts were crazy busy and UNSAFE because so many people were calling in.... But, Fiona59, I guess you are right -- my efforts do not matter; the only time they would matter would be if I stayed home. It's never about what employees do right -- it's almost always about what they do wrong.
I know that UNA rules have to be followed, but this one rule feels a little stiff.
I appreciate all the comments here, and I certainly will not leave my position before the 28 day mark if I cannot get the shifts transferred to others.
I would try very hard to leave on good terms. Try to negotiate with HR or whomever. And then try to negotiate a delay with the travel company. You never know when you may need a reference.
The travel company would have no qualms about delaying you 2 weeks if the facility wanted this. I say loyalty to your current employer first. Best wishes.
Mulan
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The recruiting agency is very helpful and accommodating because they want you to work for them so that you generate income for them.
What about the place you are going to? What reputation do they have? What kind of working conditions? Why are they needing to staff with travelers?
I would want to leave the current place on good terms, you may want to go back there.