Should I break this contract

[BlkDog]

Hi all,

Just started a contract near my home - I have completed an assignment at this hospital before and everything went well. I started orientation yesterday (hospital orientation, not on the floor) and I received another offer from a hospital I've been wanting to work at for a year or two now. It is a bigger medical center and at this point I am really trying to strengthen my resume in hopes of finally settling down at a permanent job sometime in the future. This hospital also offered me a position 2 days after I accepted my last position and I had to decline... so their timing is terrible. I would hate to miss this opportunity for the second time. Also, they are offering me 20% more hourly pay and sign on/end bonuses. That is a lot of money. I understand I signed a contract, but I also don't want to be a fool and miss out on a job that would be paying me a considerable amount more in a bigger and more prestigious medical center. I don't know what to do. I don't want to tarnish my reputation. Any advice would be appreciated!!

Thanks!

[Psychcns]

Maybe talk to your recruiter about what kind of notice they would need. I think 30 days is usual. And then see if other place can wait a week or two.. Them give your notice..If you know what you want, go for it!!

[NedRN]

Ethically and contractually, you have few options. Are both hospital offers through the same agency? Ask them about your options. Otherwise, your current agency would be right ethically and legally to impose the maximum contractual penalties on you - which means you cannot afford to bail.

[BlkDog]

Thanks.