Nursing Interview Etiquette?

I had interviews on an M/S PCU and a Neuro PCU. I was offered the job on the M/S PCU the day of the interview, however, I asked for about a week or so to make a decision as I am still waiting for a decision from the neuro PCU and have an interview for the neuro ICU tomorrow. As of today, it has been about one business day since the M/S PCU interview.

As far as etiquette goes, should I tell the neuro PCU and ICU that I have a standing offer from another unit and ask if they could make a decision ASAP? Is a week to long to decide? I hate to keep the DON/manager of the M/S PCU waiting on my decision. Kind opinions would be appreciated, thanks. Last edit by guyman123 on Jul 6, '14
Yes, a week is too long to decide. And no, you shouldn't ask for a decision ASAP.
Ok, then. What should I do? Turn down the M/S PCU and hope to get an offer from the ICU? Doesn't make sense.
I tend to ask that question during the interview. IE "do you know when you'll be making a decision?" Or "when do you expect to have completed the other interviews?" This lets them know you're serious about the job. Also, it can open the door to a conversation R/T the fact that you have another offer. Since your interview is now over, I think it's ok to politely call and ask them when they expect to make a decision. Just my 2 cents!
When I had two interviews two days apart (Monday/Wednesday), the facility at which I Interviewed on Monday offered me the position on Tuesday. Buuuuut, since (1) the clinic where I interviewed on Wednesday was where I really wanted to work and (2) I didn't want to leave the Monday folks hanging, I asked the Wednesday people "Is there a timeline for a decision to be made? I have another job offer pending and don't want to make them wait since I would accept the job here if I was offered it."
Quote from vintagemotherSince your interview is now over, I think it's ok to politely call and ask them when they expect to make a decision. Just my 2 cents!
Quote from guyman123Ok, then. What should I do? Turn down the M/S PCU and hope to get an offer from the ICU? Doesn't make sense.
Quote from kloneThat would be incredibly foolish.
It is Not inappropriate to call up hospital #2 and say: "I interviewed with you on ______, and I was wondering when you will be making your decision. I would really like to work for you, but I do have another offer pending, so any information you could give me would be highly appreciated. "​As as a manager, it often takes me longer than I'd like to work through my to-do list. If I really like that person, it will give me an incentive to move things along a little quicker and not lose the candidate.
Quote from MrChicagoRNIt is Not inappropriate to call up hospital #2 and say: "I interviewed with you on ______, and I was wondering when you will be making your decision. I would really like to work for you, but I do have another offer pending, so any information you could give me would be highly appreciated. "​As as a manager, it often takes me longer than I'd like to work through my to-do list. If I really like that person, it will give me an incentive to move things along a little quicker and not lose the candidate.
Quote from guyman123Exactly. That's why I stated it wouldn't make any sense, but it sounds like that's what I may need to do if I don't have a decision from the neuro PCU or ICU soon, which is what I'd rather have, unless you have other suggestions that may help in this situation. Would it be polite to mention to the neuro PCU that I have a standing offer and that I need to know what the appropriate course of action should be?
Quote from guyman123They're the same hospital, different units. So what would you do in my position? Take the M/S PCU job and drop the potential positions for neuro PCU and neuro ICU, or wait for the neuro decisions and risk losing the standing offer for M/S PCU?
Quote from chareNo, it would not be polite to mention this, and in fact might hurt. If I were the hiring manager and you mentioned this to me, not only would I immediately discount you as a potential candidate, I would let the manager of the M/S PCU know what you had done. It’s not a “standing offer.” You have been extended an offer of employment for a position, and, as Klone mentioned, if you wait too long they will offer the position to someone else. Unless you are in a position that you don’t need to work you should accept this position. Once you have put in whatever time the facility requires you can apply for a transfer to whichever unit you desire.