San Antonio, TX which job to choose.

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Hi everyone,

I recently got 4 RN residency offers in San Antonio , 2 with Methodist and 2 with CHRISTUS Health. I narrowed it down to Neurosurgical ICU at Methodist Main campus and ICU (recruiter could not specify what kind) at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center.

I m very excited, ICU is my dream job, but I need your help to help me choose best one, as I am in a different state and unfamiliar with these hospitals.

Both are supposedly days , or at least until 16 weeks training is up, which I like. Methodist offers relocation bonus but Christus pays almost $2/hr more.. Christus hospital is a Magnet and Methodist one is well known for their neuro procedures.

Where do you think I would like it more as far as experience, friendly atmosphere, ability to move within the system, benefits?

Anything you can add/shine some light on, please do. Thank you!!!

Jane

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$ 2/ hr equals about $7500 over your 2 year commitment and will set you a a higher pay scale. What about benefits ? I got about $8000 more per year in benefits going with my employer

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.

Knowing what I know about the Christus organization, I'd jump on the Methodist offer with both feet.

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Could you tell me more? Thank you!

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Hard to tell about the benefits by looking at the offers.

3K relocation will cover that difference for 1 year. But yeah, it will take a long time to have a raise by $2/hr probably.

With Christus, the recruiter is not very helpful, she wasnt sure about the pay as far as differentials go (some palces here pay 2nd shift differential starting @3pm or 5pm), what ICU is it, what shift is (he didnt know if its days only for 16 weeks training or a full year). So, I dont know what my total shift pay would look like for each.

But, again, its not just the money. I want to stay at the place I choose and actually like it..

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Do you know if this past week was the only week they were notifying people for Christus?

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Knowing what I know about the Christus organization, I'd jump on the Methodist offer with both feet.

Could you tell me more as to why? I would really appreciate it, it's a 3 year long commitment.

Thank you!

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Do you know if this past week was the only week they were notifying people for Christus?

I do not know, sorry. I was told that the official offers will go out next week.

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Knowing what I know about the Christus organization, I'd jump on the Methodist offer with both feet.

Can you please tell me why? I still havent made up my mind due to lack of info... Thank you!

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.
Can you please tell me why? I still havent made up my mind due to lack of info... Thank you!

I sent you a PM

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what job did you end up accepting ? i'm about to graduate in may and i'm moving to SA. I've applied to Methodist's residency program but i don't know how long their contact is.

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Specializes in Critical Care.
On 1/3/2018 at 8:51 PM, OldDude said:

I sent you a PM

Could you send me a PM about what you know about Christus as well?

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