Tips on how to get into post partum in my hospital

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Hi! So I just started my first acute care job in medsurg/tele about a month ago (Ive been an RN for about 6 years but previously worked in a SNF, Home Health and Clinic). I have always wanted to be in Mother/Baby/Ob--I love it so much! I work in Sacramento Ca in a union position; I was told that per the union contract I need to work 6 months in my current position before I can apply for another position in this hospital. What would you guys suggest, should I go and try to meet the Post Partum manager now so that she would know my interest? Should I wait to pass my 90 day probation period? Or should I go closer to near my 6 months? Im afraid that if I go, what if that manager reaches out to my current manager and tells her im interested or asks about me? Who knows how it would go since im brand new here! Its super duper competitive here in Sacramento its hard to get ANY acute care position, especially a specialty such as post partum. BUT, I want to get out of med surg as soon as I can after my 6 months!!

Please tell me your experiences and advice, its much appreciated!!

Specializes in Postpartum, Med Surg, Home Health.
I'm happy that you got into your dream job!! Did you transferred within your hospital? What kind of questions did the manager asked that helped you land your job? I have an interview in a few days and just need some pointers. Thanks!

Thanks! Congrats on your interview, it's hard to even get an interview! Do you have other experience or are you a new grad?

No I didn't get a transfer in my hospital, they rarely ever have positions open up. But I did speak with that manager several times and she knows my interest and we keep in touch once in a while, so that when she does have an opening I have a better chance. I still have my med surg job as a per diem.

I got a job at a smaller hospital about an hour away from me. The interview was with 4 people. It was a long interview, I don't remember all the questions they asked, but for the ones I do I will PM you, is that ok?

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Specializes in Postpartum, Med Surg, Home Health.
I'm happy that you got into your dream job!! Did you transferred within your hospital? What kind of questions did the manager asked that helped you land your job? I have an interview in a few days and just need some pointers. Thanks!

I sent you a PM.

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