Can ER Nurses work an 8 hour shift?

Oct 14, 2009 12:42 AM

by Salterham79

Hi,
I want to work in the ER but I have two small children. Can ER nurses request to work 8 hour shifts? Or do most ER nurse have to work 12 hour shifts? Thanks

*elkpark* · Oct 14, 2009, 01:03 AM

Re: Can ER Nurses work an 8 hour shift?

Depends on the individual facility.

*hypocaffeinemia* · Oct 14, 2009, 01:14 AM

Re: Can ER Nurses work an 8 hour shift?

ER nurses can work any shift their employer will allow. I know at my facility there's one nurse that picks up a 4 hour 1900-2300 shift twice a week. They call this shift the "princess shift".

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Can ER Nurses work an 8 hour shift?

Can ER Nurses work an 8 hour shift?

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