What is the best way to resign from a Registered Nurse on-call float position? I have been employed at this organization for 5 years. Typically I pick up 6-7 shifts per month. I was offered a fabulous employment opportunity that I can not pass up.
I would also provide a letter of resignation with a 2-week notice. This gives the employer time to find a replacement for the shifts. If possible you want to leave on a high note, maintaining a positive and professional reputation. You never know if you will want to go back there again.
Provide a written resignation to your supervisor providing at least 2 weeks notice. If you can work out the latest schedule that would be great. Always leave on a positive note in case you would ever need to go back to that company.
Always firstly thank your present employer for the opportunity to be employed by them , stating how long it was. Nice to mention some skills or expertise you obtained from them. Then mention that have an opportunity that opened and have decided to pursue it. No apologies needed!
EW, Rn ( 40 years experience in various types of nursing)
Don’t resign before you get a feel of the new job, you never know. If all good , give the required notice and resign in a good note . Good luck in your new position 👍🏼
It is best if you write a letter including positive comments, include 2 weeks notice, thank them for all the guidance you received. If possible hand deliver to you supervisor and leave on good terms. You never burn bridges, you never know if you need a reference or money
I would test out the other position first if I were you so try to go PRN if possible. If that is not possible, I would ask what are the stipulations to be rehired if you ever left the company because some company require a 30 day notice to be eligible for rehire. You just never know if you will need to reapply at some point in your life.
I would see if it’s possible to change status to perdiem until you are secure in the new job. You may not like it or it may not be a good fit. Find out what the minimum require are at the old job and do them until you are sure you are ready to leave what you already know. The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence, even though it may look that way! Good luck!
I agree : thank everyone you can. Also, ask for written references from the supervisors that know your strengths
When I have resigned from nursing positions, I have always submitted a written resignation and even if I did not necessarily care for the position itself, thanked the organization for my time there and the growth and opportunity that that position offered me.
I would not resign just yet. My experience no job is perfect. What if this the perfect job turn out to be something you do not want or seeing doing for very long time. Test the waters first before making decision of resigning. After all most nurses like to moonlight for extra cash for upcoming vacation.
