Weekend RN option

[RNMommy2]

:monkeydance: My husband and I have been talking about me doing the weekend option where I work 2 12's and get paid for 32. That would allow me to be home with our kids M-F and he could keep the kids S & S. He is off one day during the week so we would still have a day off together. My question is when I negotiate for pay do I ask for the base pay plus shift diff to calculate the pay for my extra 8 hours or do most places just pay base pay when paying you more like this for the weekend option? Any input from those who have done it or know the ropes where you work on it would be greatly appreciated!

[MsLady06]

I am still on a waiting list for this position...its hard to get.

[cheryn]

I have a question for all of you who work weekend options by whatever name is used. Have you found difficulties with the regular full-time staff regarding the differences in pay or when, on occasion, they have had to cover the weekend for the optioner to get their scheduled 2 weekends off?

[JoycMarr]

I have a question for all of you who work weekend options by whatever name is used. Have you found difficulties with the regular full-time staff regarding the differences in pay or when, on occasion, they have had to cover the weekend for the optioner to get their scheduled 2 weekends off?

no, because here everyone is hired in on the understanding that they are required to work every other weekend .

[Matthew700]

Did you work your way up to the "Baylor Plan" option or is it available to new grad hires? Seems perfect while I continue my schooling down the road? Thks.

I am an LVN who works the weekend option at the facility where I am employed. Around here, it is better known as the 'Baylor Plan'. I work the two 16-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday, and get paid for 40 hours while having Monday through Friday off. Pay rates are not negotiable at my place of employment.