Torn, should I chance it?

[Heartaflutter]

Hello everyone!

I was looking for some input. I have recently been applying to large hospital in a major city. I was lucky enough to be contacted for an ambulatory care job by an HR recruiter to speak about my credentials.

I gave her a variety of times I'd be available a couple days ago but she has not responded/called me.

The same day I got contacted, I was about to apply to other jobs at the same facility, but on the inpatient units. I decided to hold off because they had just contacted me for the primary care practice job.

After a few days of thinking, I feel that the inpatient units would be better for me at this point in my career.

I am really tempted to apply to other positions at the same facility but I do not want to offend HR if it happens to be the same recruiter that reached out to me, or ruin my chances of having the primary care job....but at the same token would like to keep all possibilities open

Should I be more patient, or take my chances at the other positions and hope it's not the same HR person for primary care as in patient services?

[gonzo1, ASN, RN]

I would give them a little time. In my experience the hiring wheels turn very slow. I have been hired for all but one job I applied for over the years and only one place called in a timely manner. Most took 3-4 weeks to even hardly start the process. Hang in there. Apply at other places and see what comes up.

[sweetlilwolf]

Apply for both... I interviewed for two different position at the same time.... It gives you a chance to see which you'd actually like. If you don't hear anything in a week email HR again

[RunBabyRN]

I would apply for what you really want. Follow up with the recruiter after a week or so just to check in, and you might even ask about other positions at their facility. I know I've had a few places where the recruiter and I discussed a couple of different departments.

[Heartaflutter]

Thank you for your input everyone.

The HR recruiter never emailed me back. My guess is they found someone with primary care experience which I didn't have (blessing in disguise? I was starting to feel like it was too soon to end my hospital career).

I did continue to apply to other positions they had, and was sent a lengthy surgery for another position. Fingers crossed!!