Transferring to ICU

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Im currently working in a large hospital with 5 years of nursing experience in a neuro floor. It has been my dream to work in an ICU & its finally the right time for me to move on. There is an ICU job posting in my hospital for a rotating shift. I heard good things about this specific ICU but I hate rotating shift. Would it be rude to go through the process of application and ask the manager for a permanent night shift position on interview?

Specializes in Critical care.

If your goal is to get into the ICU, and that is the shift that is open I would grab it. During the interview you could mention that you are happy to do rotating shift (which will help you learn the different aspects of the shifts), but that you prefer nights when a spot becomes available.

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Specializes in ER, ICU, MS, SNF, OTC, Perianesthesia, LTC.

You usually are required to do the rotation thing so that you can see all areas and difference b/w noc and day. I've Been doing it for a while and im so burnt out that I want to leave. My health suffers from it. Good luck in your interview and hopefully you get a shift you want.

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I have decided to apply and go through the interview so I could also ask other details about the position. Thank you everyone for your advice!

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Specializes in ICU.

I don’t think it would be rude. I personally did this and the manager was happy because they only did rotating shifts to accommodate night shift. I would definitely ask. Good luck!

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