Torn between jobs

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  1. Which job should I choose?

    • 11
      Nights ER/fulltime/city hospital
    • 10
      Days medsurg/part time/private hospital

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I've been an RN for 6 months now, when I started my job hunt I was lucky enough to to find a part time med surg day position at a private hospital, I've always been able to pick up extra shifts so I never felt like I was working part time.

now I'm being offered a full time position at a public hospital in the ER, this hospital is also much further away from my home.

Hands down I love the ER more than med surg, I felt excited to be there, however I'm not sure about the night shift or the commute.

Many people are telling me I'm crazy to leave a private hospital for a city hospital, while other tell me the ER is the obvious choice. I would love some more input

thanks

Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

I'd stay put. That drive will get old fast. Unless you want to relocate.

Right now I can't switch within my hospital.

The money is basically the same and aside from vacation and sick days I get medical benefits from both.

the commute is an extra hour both ways

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I wouldn't do it simply because of the commute, especially if it's a night position. I've had too many colleagues get into accidents and had a 25-year old cousin die from falling asleep behind the wheel.

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