Help! need advice please..new RN job offer

I was offered 2 rn positions. I accepted them both

job 1 starts tomorrow
job 2 starts next 2 weeks-

i was planning to go through orientation for about a week or more with job 1 and if i don't like it, tell them i changed my mind and just stick with job 2 which starts in 2 weeks.

can i get in trouble for that?

i am a new rn and its my first job its just that i didnt want to miss out with out trying it out first. i figured that if it worked out with job 1 i would inform job 2 that i had changed my mind .

thanks to you all for your advice
You can't really "get in trouble" per say, but you do run the risk of them finding out. Even if you live in a large metro area, you would be surprised how close-knit the nursing community is. Many recruiters and managers know each other and may talk shop. If job #2 finds out that you did that after the fact, it may affect your ability to get a job there in the future. The other problem with doing that is it is difficult to decide in 2 weeks if you are going to like a job or not. You may not even get to spend time on the floor for the first few weeks because you will be going through general hospital nursing orientation. In my opinion, it would be best to decide on a job and stick with it.
Ditto HealthyRN. I was offered a job right away after interviewing for what I considered my "backup"...and my first choice job said it would take 2 weeks to get back to me. I chose to be honest and tell the first I was waiting on an answer..but that I appreciated the offer and would consider it.You can't know in the first few weeks. I didn't step foot on the floor for 3 weeks. First week was hospital wide orientation. Second was nursing orientation, third week was computer orientation. It wasn't fun. What if I backed out and left? I love my job now.Do your research..ask around. Compare pt/nurse ratios, benefits, pay, shifts offered and pick one. Politely decline the other..and let them know you'll keep them in mind in the future if you're ever on the job hunt again.
Wow, I would not have accepted both positions, but this is my opinion. There is a learning curve present in each job and 2 weeks is not enough time to make an accurate assessment as to whether you like the job. It took me a good 6 months before I started to enjoy my current job.Best of luck anyhow
Quote from HealthyRNYou can't really "get in trouble" per say, but you do run the risk of them finding out. Even if you live in a large metro area, you would be surprised how close-knit the nursing community is. Many recruiters and managers know each other and may talk shop. If job #2 finds out that you did that after the fact, it may affect your ability to get a job there in the future. The other problem with doing that is it is difficult to decide in 2 weeks if you are going to like a job or not. You may not even get to spend time on the floor for the first few weeks because you will be going through general hospital nursing orientation. In my opinion, it would be best to decide on a job and stick with it.
you are all correct now what do i do now that the damage has been donejob 12 weeks vacation after 1 yearthey hold back 2 weeks salary for the 1st pay checkthey dont pay you the full amt until after orientationghetto neighborhood-which i live in-hospital is 5 minutes awayjob 24 weeks vacation after 6 months2 hours awaypayed the full amount during orientation and on....professional work environmentplease tell me which would u choose if it was you
How about you decide which job offer is the best for you. Do not burn bridges. A written reply declining the job offer that starts in two weeks is most approriate.
Quote from KendelI was offered 2 rn positions. I accepted them bothjob 1 starts tomorrowjob 2 starts next 2 weeks- i was planning to go through orientation for about a week or more with job 1 and if i don't like it, tell them i changed my mind and just stick with job 2 which starts in 2 weeks.can i get in trouble for that?i am a new rn and its my first job its just that i didnt want to miss out with out trying it out first. i figured that if it worked out with job 1 i would inform job 2 that i had changed my mind .thanks to you all for your advice
If you can't afford to move yet, I might stick with the hospital close to home and save, save, save. When you have enough to move, I'd then generate an offer from the distant hospital and move out there.If you can afford to move, I'd move to the hospital in the nicer area right now.Good luck.
Thank you so much for your honest advice, i appreciate it
Quote from Kendelyou are all correct now what do i do now that the damage has been donejob 12 weeks vacation after 1 yearthey hold back 2 weeks salary for the 1st pay checkthey dont pay you the full amt until after orientationghetto neighborhood-which i live in-hospital is 5 minutes awayjob 24 weeks vacation after 6 months2 hours awaypayed the full amount during orientation and on....professional work environmentplease tell me which would u choose if it was you
Quote from KendelThank you so much for your honest advice, i appreciate it
Quote from KendelThank you so much for your honest advice, i appreciate it