Should I work as a nurse in the NICU or the OR?

Question

I just moved to Chicago after working on a telemetry floor in MA. I am now looking for a new job. I am interested in both the OR and the NICU. I have been interviewed for both positions, but I can't decide which area I'd be happier in. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

I volunteer at a hospital and have worked both in the ER and the NICU. Personally, I liked the NICU better. It really depends on you and the hospital you want to work for. The ER where I volunteer can be very slow at times. It's not like on TV!!! The NICU where I volunteer isn't really a life threatening situation for the babies. They're just there until they gain enough weight to go home. Only you know where you'd be happier in. Some people would have no interest in the NICU and vice versa. I like volunteering in both, but I'd perfer the NICU.