RN Overtime Hours

[bigtimer225]

Hey everybody, I was just wondering how much overtime on average is usually available for nurses to work.

[weirdRN, RN]

As another poster said, if I wanted I could work 24/7. But as antoehr poster said, I have a life outside work.

I typically pick up an additional 3-4 hours almost daily.

[MikeyJ, RN]

Still a nursing student here; however, from speaking with other nurses, there is all the O/T in the world here in Southern Nevada. I know of one nurse who averages 6 shifts a week (nurses work 12-hour shifts here)! I've asked him if he is burnt out, and he said not at all.

[weirdRN, RN]

Sometimes, I feel like I could work all the time. I really am liking my new job. There is always something new and different to learn about.

[bill4745, RN]

I average 4 12 hour shifts (11am-11pm) in our ER. With OT and an occasional bonus, it's a nice income, and I still have three days a week off.

[ZootRN]

I do not work OT anymore. Use to pick up shift her and there, when they would pay premium bonus for that, but not anymore - enrolled in BSN, too much to do on my days off.

[RNperdiem, RN]

I have worked with one guy who always scheduled himself 5 12 hour shifts a week evey week. Now that he is gone, we actually have to deal with being a nurse short every once in a while.

Availability of overtime depends on where you work- if there are jobs open and staff shortages. If not, overtime is there if you are willing to float where they need staff.

[Batman24]

Do you all get crushed in taxes when working so much O/T? I have heard nurses say that in the past and I am just a pre-nursing student so I am curious.