RN residency 1 year or no contracts

[van_rn]

Most of the residency/fellowship programs require a 2 or more-year commitment to the facility. 

Are there RN residency/fellowship programs that are 1 year or don't require you to sign a contract? 

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[amoLucia]

You know that unicorn is related to the 'horse of a different color' in the Emerald City. :)

[NewCathLabNurse]

If you're willing to relocate to South Dakota, both Avera and Sanford offer new grad nurse residency positions, and neither require a contract or time commitment!

[van_rn]

Thank you! I will definitely look into this xo

 

On 2/25/2021 at 12:48 PM, NewCathLabNurse said:

If you're willing to relocate to South Dakota, both Avera and Sanford offer new grad nurse residency positions, and neither require a contract or time commitment!

Thank you! I will definitely look into this xo

[MTRN18, BSN]

Just an FYI - many employers don't actually enforce the 2-year commitment/contract.

[van_rn]

18 hours ago, MTRN18 said:

Just an FYI - many employers don't actually enforce the 2-year commitment/contract.

I was speaking to a recruiter, and she said that you receive bonuses that require you to stay 2 years, otherwise you have to pay it back. When I said I didn't want any bonuses, she responded by saying that she doesn't want to waste her time and the hospitals if I am planning on leaving within a year... which was discouraging.  

[amoLucia]

 

19 hours ago, MTRN18 said:

Just an FYI - many employers don't actually enforce the 2-year commitment/contract.

Many do, esp the bigger corp network facility chains. Multiple postings here about employers enforcing their contracts. Prob the bigger the facility, the bigger its legal dept, and thus they'll more aggressively enforce their contracts (which are most likely air-tight). Employers don't want to be taken advantage of. Contracts help to protect their interests.

vanrn -  too bad if you tipped your hand early.

I've seen bonuses/incentives metered out in intervals, like quarterly or at 6 months. By doling it out, the facilities didn't really lose and employees may be encouraged to stay on longer.

Moral of this story - it is of the utmost importance for prospective employers to read any contract they sign. Long range contracts may interfere with long range plans.  So it behooves applicants to do their due diligence!