Would you take this Job?

You need to think about how much gas you will be using to commute to a job an hour a way. You could end up spending all your money on gas alone. Also, have you discussed the on-call issues since you live so far away? Most facilities require you to be to the facility within a certain time frame - most I have seen are within 30 minutes of the call. What will happen if traffic is really bad and it takes you longer than an hour? Trying to get around Dallas is a nightmare when traffic is heavy or there is a wreck.

At this stage of my life I would go for the less stressful environment where I was treated with respect. Yes money is important but my mental health is much more important. Good luck in making your decision!

I'd stay where I was treated right with a reasonable commute. Like has been mentioned, all of the extra driving might suck up a good bit of the extra money both in terms of gas and wear on your vehicle--not to mention time and aggravation.

I would stay where I am treated fair and with respect.

Money is not everything, and I value my sanity above all the money I could possibly make.

RN 1989 said it all.

A good employer is a rare find in this profession, and I concur with the above posters who said you have to look at more than just the money. IF you can get by well as you are now, then stay where you are. If you really are ready to get back in and join us nutsy(overworked) hospital nurses then welcome back!

I think deep down you already know the answer. Money isn't everything, I would opt for respect & appreciation any day over money. If you truly miss the excitement of a large OR/big cases, maybe apply for per diem one wkend a month? Good luck.

If I were you, I would work one 12hr shift extra per diem to make up for the extra money and the experience. But I would definetely keep the the less stressful job.

Good luck

I have a similar situation. I took a job one month ago. It doesnt have much to do with nursing (more supervisory) and I find it kind of boring. I have and offer at a hospital working on the neuro unit. I don't have much clinical experience and I'm not sure what to do.

[color=sandybrown]i agree with the above comments. our job as nurses is very hard and we do not get appreciated very often for what we do. i have mainly worked in ltc and some agency nursing and i would always be the one staying over being called in at the last moment to cover and rarely if never got any more money and almost never got a thank you. i understand the need for some excitment and change but it is not worth it if you are stressed and unappreciated and pushed around.