Called Off again....and scared!

I speak from the heart when this, please hang on in there, nothing is always as bad as it first seems.
If you've gotten to the end of your rope, just tie a knot and hold on tight.
You never know, that last push might just be it. I said a prayer for you.

My facility is nowhere near laying people off. We were fully staffed as of June, but I'm sure we've lost a few, by now. But this time of year, census usually drops as people avoid elective procedures around the holidays. I've seen our Ortho floor close from Christmas to New Years more than once--emergent orthos go to the trauma floor, knee and hip replacements stay home and eat turkey. Even on my neuro floor, admissions decline during the holidays. So the call-offs may just be seasonal. But I agree with the others--you need to be oriented. I think I'd at least be keeping my eyes open for other options.

Hey SmarrMorgan,
I would say yes...you should be worried. As an orientee, you should not be considered part of the staffing for that shift. If I were you, I would have a conversation with the unit manager, and if she does not give you a satisfactory answer...look for another position.