[mikethern]

I can afford to work part time, but I am thinking that it may make more sense to just take call. This way, I will get paid for being on call, and when I work, I will always earn time and a half, which is a lot of money.

Does this sound like a smart plan?

[icuwant2rn]

If there is enough on call work to pay your bills, etc. and you are comfortable with being called in at a moments notice then go for it!

[Christina1973]

Another thing to remember is that, by only working "on call", you might find it difficult to keep your competencies up-to-date. We require folks to work a certain amount of their hours during regularly scheduled work time so they can keep their skills up.

Just a thought. Good luck!

Criss RN BSN CNOR

[ewattsjt]

Our facility requires you to work your entire shift before call pay kicks in. In other words, if you are 4 hours short on your standard shift, your first 4 hours of call are paid at regular rate then the rest is time and a half.

So make sure the pay is still time and a half. Most of us were unaware of it until someone ran out of paid days, missed a day and her call was paid at straight time.

[passionate]

Also, check to see if your hours you actually work (not the hours of stand-by fee) are considered hours that go into your benefit pkg. If they do then you get the benefit of the time and the pay of time and 1/2.
I also agree in regards to competencies. Make sure you are working enough to stay competent.

[shodobe]

All the above are correct. OT doesn't apply until the 8 hours have been put in. Also benes aren't calculated on OT ONLY on regular hours put in. So I can't see the advantage unless you are covered by a spouse or well off!