Should I call the manager for the job interview or let the recruiter set up the inter

[iheartchocolate]

This is a simple question about the etiquette of pursuing a job. I am an experienced RN and highly qualified for the job I am applying for. Long story short, I feel like the nurse recruiter is the door keeper on whether or not I get this job. Fortunately, she did tell me that my application has been reviewed and she is waiting on the nurse manager to set up a time to interview me. Should I call the nurse manager to briefly introduce myself,express my interest in the job and let her know I am available any time at her convenience for an interview? And since I will probably get her voicemail I could leave my phone number and thank her for her time, etc. Any advice would be appreciated. I don't want to overstep boundaries and mess anything up. Thanks!

[HappyBunnyNurse]

It would be helpful if you could ask someone that works in this hospital to find out how it is usually done. I know where I work nurse managers often express frustration with the recruiters. In fact I had nothing but trouble from the recruiters when I got hired. But I'm sure this isn't the case everywhere.

[eriksoln, BSN, RN]

My understanding is that recruiters are more........HR oriented, the manager will be more clinical minded (meaning, can you handle the job). The recruiter will be more interested in HR focused things.........will you stay, will she have to mediate for you, could you fill a need on another unit better etc....

Go around the recruiter if you feel they are the one blocking you. I would. I've been told its great to call them first because, you know if they are not interested, then you are not getting the job. If they are interested, they can speed things up. Most managers I know love taking the recruiter out of the middle, seeing you themselves. IDK why that is, probably politic stuff like I mentioned before.