My dilemma: I was terminated from my last position as a Nurse Manager in 7 months. Prior to this I was a Nurse Manager at another hospital and left for more better position and pay. I have been out of work 4 months now and have applied as both a Nurse Manager and Assistant Manager for open positions. I interviewed for 2 Nurse Manager positions but was declined, it seems once the interviewing manager saw the name if the last hospital which stands out in NYC as an excellent institution. Never mind the torture my supervisor and director put me through for the 7 months. I took no days off, never called out sick and worked padt my 7 1/2 hours to make sure my unit ran efficiently. I reported them to the EEOC but got nowhere. I contacted a lawyer who said "I'm sorry that happened to you, but they can terminate for whatever reason they want." Even the Director of HR was tied into my elimination. They posted my position when I was there almost 3 months and when I was asked by my staff if I was leaving and why, they alerted me my position was posted. My bosses and the director of HR said it wasn't and they had no idea what I was talking about when I showed them the printout. I was told it was an old posting. Finally I get offered a 13 week contract close to home; however, I won't be able to get medical insurance until a month from when the contract ends. This is an issue for me, as I really need medical. The hospital where the 13 week contract is has a posted full time position with benefits where I will be going. So I applied today. However, I am to meet with the agency tomorrow who got me the job. Because I really need a full time job with benefits, I am wondering if I should hold off taking the 13 week contract and try to contact the manager at the facility directly to see if she would hire me full time. Not sure what to do.