What should I do about my current job situation? Per Diem Nursing or FT Care Manager

[skyheaven477]

I work in an ENT hospital as a per diem nurse. I work in ambulatory care and float to a med surg unit. So far so good. I have a full schedule with this job, although at times I get cancelled. I have been a nurse for a little bit over a year and have been in this position for one year, no benefits. The hospital is not hiring FT anytime soon.

I recently got offered a FT position as care manager for a nursing home company. It is a desk job with full benefits. M-F.

I am undecided and need to decide soon, any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[DLewis.RN2b, ASN, BSN, LPN]

Well do you need benefits, how is the comparison regarding pay with or without them and do you want to be ft?

[Atl-Murse]

Not enough info....pay, bennies , distance , work environment etc ?

[skyheaven477]

The pay is about the same. The job requires loads of paperwork to be completed, it is in care management. I did not end up taking the job. I currently don't have any benefits because I work per diem with a full time schedule in an ambulatory pre-op unit, it is a great job. I am waiting on someone to retire on my unit with the hope of getting that job, so far no word on when this person is doing so.