Calling out last 3 shifts ? Should I worry about being penalized?

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Hi! 
I’m a military spouse and also recently had a baby (5months). I just hit exactly 1 year of nursing, and my employer (HCA) allowed me to go PRN right before I had my baby. I’ve been having a lot issues with childcare and called out last weekend for an incentive shift (I was picking up to go in as a help all nurse for 4hrs).. I recently found out my husband will be deploying which means I’ll have to resign from my position. I was wondering if HCA would ban me for future employment (at other locations) if I called out for the next two shifts?? If I had childcare available I would definitely go in, but with everything going on..I probably can’t. 
 

I’m concerned that as a new nurse this will look awful to future employers. What would you do? 

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

You will most likely be marked as do not rehire for calling out during your notice. I would also not be surprised if calling out for three shifts in a relatively short time results in disciplinary action. Double down on efforts to find childcare and try to go in for those shifts.

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Specializes in Occupational Health Nursing.

Agree with the last comment here. Your employment history would really take a hit. The only option is to stay on top of finding childcare. 

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