Experienced RN…to quit or wait to transfer units
I’m at a lost what to do about my new job situation and would appreciate input from other experienced RNs. Background: 4.5 years RN NICU experience, absolutely love the NICU and it’s what I’ve always wanted to do. Just relocated and took a pediatric float pool job simply because it was dayshift and I figured it wouldn’t be too bad. At least it wasn’t adults, right? Well it’s bad, at least for me. I really don’t like the med/surg environment, will also have to train to peds mental health in a few months, and really really miss the NICU. I dread going to work now, which I never did in the NICU. So here’s what I’d like opinions on…do I stay where I currently am (peds float pool) and tough it out for 99 more shifts until I’m allowed to (hopefully) transfer to the NICU at the same Children’s hospital in one year (per union policy) OR leave this health system entirely to take a NICU job elsewhere (I still have 2 days of orientation left this week and have a NICU interview lined up this week also, so I feel really guilty potentially quitting right after finishing orientation). Give me all the pros and cons please!!