How long should a hospital give you to decide whether to accept or decline an RN offer? I had an interview (that was only about 15 minutes long) and was offered a position less than 2 hours later. They gave me 5 days to get back to them.
5 days is a good length of time to make your decision. I would make sure you had all of your questions answered in that 15 minutes and I would request to shadow on the floor before a final decision is given. Most organizations are moving to offering a 4 hour shadow experience so you can see the culture, some of the patient flow and responsibilities you will have. It also gives you the ability to ask questions of the front line staff. Due to staffing crisis, I’m not surprised you received an offer this quick but asking for some additional time to observe, will help you make the best informed decision for your professional growth and career!
I am not sure what position you interviewed for, Yes 15 minutes was quick, in today market everyone is super short. If you are a student I would say get a med/surg job and solidify your education. Most specialty units don't hire new grads as a rule of thumb. You might get lucky. 5 days is plenty of time to make a decision. If you just interviewed to interview well okay then turn it down and move on.But if you really need a job and the experience well, Is it a good hospital,good fit, good learning opportunities? Lots to consider. No one ever said you had to stay in that job forever. good luck
How long have you been an RN? Hospitals are VERY under staffed and will do warm body hiring to fill a hole in their schedules. They are desperate for nurses.....
Peer interviews, in my opinion as a Manager, are extremely important to the overall integration of new team members to a unit. So if you've only had a 15 min interview, I might think twice. It sounds rushed and desperate. That being said, in my experience 5 days to answer is standard. Many times I may have several interviewees and would want to know if I should move on. The absolute worst thing you could do would be to not communicate if it looks like you may take longer. Even if you aren't sure if you want to take the position. I do interim ED Management and most hospitals, even the smaller community hospitals, have some sort of extended onboarding or resident programs for new grads. We never turn them down!.
5 days is reasonable. So is a 15 minute interview. As a new grad, a lot of hospital systems incorporate a New Grad Residency that will help integrate you into the new role. Most employers hire new grads with the understanding that you probably don’t know as much as you think, because there is a difference between learning and doing. All experience on the floor starting out is an opportunity to learn, not just patient management but skill from your colleagues. If you want a job in L&D and you are offered a role later somewhere else, then follow your heart. Unless you signed a contract you are an at will employee and can leave whenever you like.
From my experience, most hospitals require a second and possibly a third interview before even offering one a job. If they offered a position that quickly and the interview was that short, with only 5 days to respond. I would reconsider that job and continue to look elsewhere
That seems like a reasonable amount of time. Typically they'll ask me within a couple of days.
1 week
lucky you but your resume must be very impressive! they should take at least a few days to be considered and check all the background but II need more details about what position you applied for and where? out patient or in patient acute care? what system did you interview with?
You fit the qualifications. It’s turn burn for those positions.
Sorry I am seeking a FNP job
At least one week!
i would call them and leave a voicemail of concern
Sometimes working in a specialty area is not offered to new graduates. It depends on hospital policy. In most cases, new graduates start out in a Medical-Surgicsl unit, and will need to take courses to be able to work on a specialty unit.
