Telling an employer you have to go PT from FT

[ORGeek]

My situation is that I just started a new position in the OR in Dec. Just coming off my brief orientation and about to start my first 8 week cycle on the schedule. I just found out that my husband and I are relocating as of the summer amongst many other life changes! So as of the next schedule - (May) - I will have to go PT or possibly even PRN. We have to sell our house, find a new house thousands of miles away, plan a move for us and for our son who is going to college. Lots will be happening so I cannot be so locked in on a schedule as I will have to travel to house hunt and possibly interview for a new job! My question is how soon would you say something? I don't want them to count on me for next schedule and beyond - I already feel horrible and guilty giving the impression I will be around long term. I also realize it is hard to find experienced people and it takes time to train. So trying to be considerate and honest! Thanks!

[Sour Lemon]

You'll be asking, not telling. Sometimes they'll let you go instead of allowing you to go part time or per diem.
As far as when to ask, sooner is better for your employer ...but what are your own needs? I'd stick with two weeks (or whatever is required) notice if I needed the income. After all, you might end up jobless.

[verene, MSN]

You can ask to go part-time or PRN but there is no guarantee your employer will allow you to do so, particularly if they know you will soon be moving away.

It's better for your employer to know sooner rather than later, however being so new they may just let you go if you can no longer meet their requirments as an employee (Guessing you are still in probation period?). And what is the time-frame requirement for resigning? Assuming you can afford it, it may make sense to just resign to give yourself the time/space you need for travel and life changes.

[Nurse SMS, MSN, RN]

You tell them what is going on and ask humbly if there are any part time or PRN openings and pray they say yes. It may or may not be worth it to keep you on for a mere three months. I suspect rather than do so they will simply let you go and hire someone else full time.

[ruby_jane, BSN, RN]

How long have you been a nurse? If it really falls on you to do all of the work around selling the old house and buying the new house, and launching your son, AND you can afford a 3-month gap in employment, that might be the way to go.

[ORGeek]

Thanks all for the advice! I may just resign and take time off -possibly work PRN at former employer. I am an experienced nurse so luckily have options!