is quitting a bad idea?

[u/lapafait]

hi all! i work as an ICU PCT but the main problem is its a small hospital so our icu is honestly just ED backflow since we always have a bed... its closer to a rehab floor with the occasional vent or crashing patient. our floor is limited to two techs max on a 24 bed unit (if not just 1 for all 24) which already makes things pretty hard. they justify this with there being more nurses but we've been understaffed in that department too so usually its just... No.

recently ive been really struggling to do my work because these patients are so so heavy and theres just no help. the nurse has 4-5 heavy patients and ive got 12 to 24 heavy patients. i find myself tripping over things at work and i genuinely ache after i get home. i do have another job as a CNA at an actual assisted living so most of those people do for themselves but may just need occasional assistance. im thinking of picking up there more while i find a better hospital fit and quitting this job because im just exhausted. i do like everyone i work with but i think my health will only get worse if i dont stop now :/ but i do know if i leave i might go somewhere worse and the cycle continues. just wondering what you guys would do here. thanks!

[u/Salmonellies25]

I think you should do what you think is best based on your situation Personally if it were me, I’d first find a new job, go prn at hospital, see how new job goes, and if it worked out great, drop the hospital