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Old Jul 31, 2006, 08:50 AM
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Weekend coverage hospitals

Hi all,

Could somebody tell me in general for hospital staffing how many weekends a month you have to work? I know it will probably vary some, but I am just trying to get an idea of whether most places you have to work every other or what. Thanks in advance.

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Old Jul 31, 2006, 09:12 AM
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I work every other. I'm in Florida. Hope that helps.

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Old Jul 31, 2006, 09:15 AM
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Every other, in AZ

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Old Jul 31, 2006, 09:16 AM
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Hi

I'm in Chicago; every other weekend and every other Holiday

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Old Jul 31, 2006, 09:51 AM
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I'm in the Baltimore Metro area. We work every 3 rd weekend and it may soon be a little less. I work in a moderate size ER and we just posted and filled 8 weekend option positions. 3=7A-7P 1=11A-11P 1=3A-3P and 3=7P-7A. Day shift option is Saturday and Sunday only, Night shift option is 2 out of 3 Friday through Sunday. The staff who applied were allowed to choose with or without benefits which was about 3 dollars different. Rates went from the high 30's to the mid 40"s per hour depending on shift and benefits. If they work any addition time it is paid at our standard registery rate. If a holiday falls on a weekend they work it. We had all 8 positions filled in less than 2 weeks.

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Old Jul 31, 2006, 10:18 AM
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California....every other

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Old Jul 31, 2006, 10:44 AM
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New Jersey ... every other!

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Old Jul 31, 2006, 11:17 AM
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4 weekend days out of a 6 week schedule: 4 saturdays, or 4 sundays, or 2 sat+sun

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Old Jul 31, 2006, 11:23 AM
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Every other, unless you want every one. Some staff do and then sometimes the others have a extra one off

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Old Jul 31, 2006, 12:51 PM
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This is just the best board around. I thank all of you for your replies. You guys are just the best to share so much knowledge on all these topics, and I am just thrilled to have found you all.

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